Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sixteen rushes Nouveau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nouveau avoids the elbow strike from Sixteen, against the cage.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nouveau controls his hands.
Sixteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sixteen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sixteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks with his arms.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau lands a knee to the body.
Nouveau tries to circle away but Sixteen has him pinned against the cage.
Nouveau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sixteen after a bit of a struggle.
Nouveau misses with the head strike.
Sixteen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sixteen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nouveau scores with a hook to the body.
Sixteen keeps control of Nouveau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Sixteen throws a hook but Nouveau avoids it easily.
Age Sixteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nouveau gets tackled into the cage by Sixteen. Sixteen maintains the clinch.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sixteen lands a body shot.
Sixteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nouveau.
Sixteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sixteen clinches up against the cage.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sixteen avoids it.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sixteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nouveau wants to break free but Sixteen has control.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen has Nouveau pushed against the cage.
Nouveau is trying to push Sixteen away but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Sixteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Sixteen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nouveau up against the cage.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks with his arms.
Sixteen prevents a body shot from Nouveau.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau jumps guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sixteen cracks Nouveau with a nice body shot.#BC#
Nouveau breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Nouveau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sixteen is trying to defend but Nouveau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nouveau thows a huge punch but Sixteen dodges it nicely. #T3#
Sixteen tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.
Sixteen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but Sixteen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sixteen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen wants to improve his position but Nouveau is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Sixteen darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nouveau.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Age Sixteen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nouveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sixteen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nouveau blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Nouveau jumps guard.
Sixteen trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Nouveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to stand and escape but Sixteen is having none of it.
Sixteen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Nouveau.#T1#
Sixteen is keen to just control but Nouveau is a slippery customer.
Nouveau is controlling Sixteen's trapped leg to prevent Sixteen from advancing to side control.
Nouveau wants to improve his position but Sixteen is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sixteen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nouveau tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sixteen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nouveau still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nouveau has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sixteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nouveau off and has taken his back!
Sixteen tries to get the hooks in deep but Nouveau pushed the leg off.
Sixteen punches Nouveau on the ear.
Sixteen not allowing Nouveau to control his hands.
Nouveau staying busy and making it hard for Sixteen to control.
Sixteen is trying to control but Nouveau is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sixteen wants to control the pace but Nouveau is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Sixteen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nouveau wants to hold on but Sixteen pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sixteen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nouveau is surviving well by controlling Sixteen's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Sixteen wants to finish this one by submission but Nouveau is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sixteen.
Nouveau can't escape the position.
Sixteen misses with a head shot.#T4##SUB2#
Sixteen has control of Nouveau's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nouveau regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sixteen tries to control but Nouveau wriggling away.
Nouveau wants to control but Sixteen is having none of it.
Sixteen controlling his opponent.
Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixteen tries to control but Nouveau wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R3#
Sixteen tries to bum rush Nouveau with a series of wild strikes but Nouveau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nouveau throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Sixteen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sixteen stalling against the cage.
Nouveau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Nouveau jumps guard and drags Sixteen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sixteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nouveau is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sixteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nouveau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nouveau has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nouveau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Sixteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nouveau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #ES#
Nouveau pushes Sixteen off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Sixteen moves into the clinch.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sixteen to keep the fight standing.
Sixteen gets underhooks to prevent Nouveau's takedown attempt.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks it.
Nouveau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nouveau controls his hands.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Sixteen to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nouveau.
Sixteen landing knees to the head.
Sixteen looking to stall. #TD#
Nouveau wants the takedown. Sixteen is fighting it off but Nouveau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sixteen's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Nouveau 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.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Sixteen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3#
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Sixteen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Sixteen keeps moving.
Sixteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixteen looking to control.
Nouveau scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sixteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nouveau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sixteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.#SUB2#
Sixteen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nouveau defends it easily.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sixteen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nouveau trying to control but Sixteen is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Age Sixteen.
I've got Sixteen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
After winning the bout, Age Sixteen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Kangas swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas works Nouveau's body with a nice hook.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nouveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kangas scores with a three punch combo!
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Nouveau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick
and Nouveau counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Nouveau tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Nouveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but Kangas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
Kangas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kangas wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Nouveau is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kangas wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Nouveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nouveau with shots to the head and body - Kangas looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Nouveau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kangas hang on?
Nouveau looking to control but Kangas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Nouveau with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nouveau is landing with some decent strikes but Kangas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Nouveau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kangas is looking to escape.
Nouveau looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Kangas is bucking up trying to escape but Nouveau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nouveau controlling from the full mount.
Nouveau throws some wild stikes that Kangas manages to avoid easily.
Nouveau looking to finish with strikes here!
Nouveau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but Kangas is squirming around nicely.
Nouveau unloads with some shots from mount but Kangas bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Kangas tries to hold on but Nouveau pushes him away.
Nouveau 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.#SUB#
Nouveau working for a guillotine from mount but Kangas is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Nouveau wants to finish this one by submission but Kangas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nouveau. #SUB#
Nouveau has control of Kangas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kangas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nouveau throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nouveau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nouveau swinging wildly here.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas with a nice cross.
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Kangas against the cage.
Kangas takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Nouveau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
Nouveau stands up over Kangas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kangas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nouveau controlling from the top position.
Kangas wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
Nouveau is in close to Kangas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kangas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kangas has momentary wrist control but Nouveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Nouveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nouveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Nouveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau advances to half guard.
Nouveau trying to control from half guard but Kangas is working away.
Nouveau moves nicely into side control.
Nouveau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3##SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Kangas is defending well. #SUB#
Nouveau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kangas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nouveau. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Nouveau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kangas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kangas can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Kangas is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau throws a counter high kick but Kangas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kangas sprawls and moves away.
Kangas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body
and Nouveau counters with a three punch combo that has Kangas backing up. Kangas nods at Nouveau to acknowledge the strikes.
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nouveau in his tracks.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Nouveau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kangas pinned against the cage. Kangas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kangas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Kangas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas is looking to chop away at Nouveau's legs.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Nouveau moves out of range easily.
Nouveau moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Nouveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Nouveau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3##CL#
Nouveau moves into the clinch.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas presses Nouveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nouveau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nouveau pushes off an throws an elbow but Kangas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kangas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Kangas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kangas. #T4#
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nouveau tries to land knees in the clinch but Kangas avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kangas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nouveau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Nouveau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nouveau 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.#TD#
Nouveau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nouveau cracks Petrov with a big elbow.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Nouveau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Nouveau scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nouveau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Petrov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Nouveau in his half guard.
Nouveau missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Nouveau.
Nouveau winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nouveau 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.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Nouveau there. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Ground and pound from Nouveau.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Nouveau finish him?#SUB#
Petrov makes his way to full guard, as Nouveau worked for a kimura. #SUB#
Nouveau has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nouveau's guard.#REVB#
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nouveau dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nouveau advances position into side control!
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nouveau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nouveau pulls his head out easily.
Nouveau is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov looks winded!#SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nouveau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nouveau sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nouveau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Nouveau gets caught flat footed, as Petrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nouveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nouveau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nouveau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nouveau! #REVR##SU#
Nouveau stands up and beckons Petrov to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Nouveau off balance momentarily.#CL#
Nouveau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nouveau lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Nouveau scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Petrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Nouveau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nouveau looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nouveau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Theodore Nouveau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Petrov.#TD#
Nouveau successfully pulls guard.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nouveau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to move into half guard but instead Nouveau has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nouveau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nouveau engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nouveau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nouveau is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau is in close to Petrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Nouveau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nouveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nouveau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petrov is not content to let Nouveau control the position. #T3#
Petrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nouveau connects with a decent elbow.
Nouveau grinds an elbow into Petrov's temple.
Petrov tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.#SUB#
Nouveau is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Petrov is trying to escape and Nouveau transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Petrov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nouveau! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Sixteen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nouveau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Nouveau throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Sixteen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sixteen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards. #TD2#
Nouveau pulls guard.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
Sixteen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Nouveau trying to control the position.
Nouveau has his hands on Sixteen's head, controlling the position.
Nouveau controls Sixteen momentarily but Sixteen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sixteen misses with a double jab. #CL#
Sixteen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches.
Nouveau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nouveau. #T2#
Sixteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen misses with a knee strike.
Sixteen trying to land knees to the body.
Nouveau is trying to push Sixteen away but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sixteen drives through and clinches with Nouveau against the cage.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage.
Sixteen has Nouveau pressed against the cage, preventing Nouveau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sixteen avoiding damage.
Nouveau tries to break the clinch but Sixteen is controlling the position.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen trying to land knees to the body.
Sixteen lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixteen scores a nice knee to the body.
Sixteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sixteen pulls guard. #SUB#
Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SU2#
Nouveau gets to his feet - Sixteen follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Nouveau clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nouveau.
Nouveau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sixteen prevents it. #BC#
Sixteen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sixteen rushes Nouveau and presses him up against the cage.
Sixteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nouveau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nouveau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sixteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sixteen avoids the elbow strike from Nouveau, against the cage.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nouveau tries a body shot but Sixteen blocks it.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Sixteen as the two fighters clinch.
Sixteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nouveau is trying to push Sixteen away but Sixteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nouveau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sixteen smiles and moves away.
Age Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Sixteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Sixteen is having none of it. #CL#
Sixteen has Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen misses with a punch to the body.
Sixteen is working Nouveau over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nouveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Sixteen looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen 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.#R2##CL#
Sixteen darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.#TD2#
Nouveau pulls guard successfully.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sixteen.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nouveau manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sixteen with a knee to the head.
Nouveau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sixteen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen misses with a body punch.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the head but Sixteen blocks with his arms.
Sixteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nouveau scores with a shoulder strike.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Nouveau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nouveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sixteens head.
Sixteen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nouveau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sixteen stalling in the clinch.
Sixteen trying to control the position but instead, Nouveau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sixteen into the cage.
Nouveau tries to break free but Sixteen pushes him back against the cage.
Sixteen is pressed up against the cage. Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sixteen down to the mat. Sixteen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sixteen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nouveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sixteen misses with the combination.
Sixteen wants to clinch up but Nouveau keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Sixteen pushes Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Nouveau blocks it.
Sixteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sixteen.
Nouveau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sixteen trying to stall but Nouveau improves his position.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Nouveau pushes him off.
Nouveau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sixteen backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sixteen.
Nouveau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sixteen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nouveau wants to break free but Sixteen has control. #BC2#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Age Sixteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau misses with a head kick.
Nouveau swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nouveau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
Sixteen tries to clinch
and Nouveau counters with a straight right hand.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nouveau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixteen tries to clinch there but Nouveau circles away. #CL2#
Nouveau moves into range and clinches up with Sixteen.#BC2#
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sixteen has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sixteen as Nouveau tries to tie him up.
Age Sixteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nouveau prevents a body shot from Sixteen.
Sixteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sixteen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nouveau's brow.
Sixteen wants to stall.
Sixteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sixteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sixteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixteen landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sixteen fails to land.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Nouveau controls the action.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Sixteen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Age Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Sixteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.
Sixteen stalling in the clinch.
Sixteen lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Nouveau lands an elbow just above Sixteen 's eye.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Sixteen has the dominant position.
Sixteen stalls.
Nouveau working hard to break the clinch.
Sixteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sixteen scores with a knee to the head.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Sixteen jumps into guard, dragging Nouveau to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nouveau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Sixteen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Sixteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nouveau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nouveau has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nouveau passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up.
Sixteen wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nouveau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD#
Sixteen lands a left and a right that send Nouveau crashing to the mat, dazed. Sixteen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Sixteen finish him?
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nouveau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sixteen but Sixteen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nouveau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Nouveau pushes him off.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Nouveau moves away
and Nouveau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sixteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nouveau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
Sixteen throws a big elbow that misses.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Sixteen stopping the sweep attempt from Nouveau.
Sixteen trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sixteen has gone for a leg lock! Nouveau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sixteen's guard.#REVB#
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Sixteen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nouveau is aware though and is defending well.
Sixteen working a defensive guard here.
Sixteen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4##SUB#
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Sixteen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sixteen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nouveau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nouveau seems to be looking for submissions.
Age Sixteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Nouveau decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Age Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sixteen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
Our winner, Age Sixteen, 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.
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Haudegen instigates a clinch.
Nouveau is looking for a takedown.
Nouveau blocks an uppercut.
Nouveau lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Haudegen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
A short right from Haudegen.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the head but Haudegen blocks with his arms.
Haudegen lands with a left to the head.
Haudegen lands a left hand. #BC2#
Haudegen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nouveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nouveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Nouveau lands with a nice combination. Haudegen backs away looking to recover.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - Haudegen had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!#CL2#
Haudegen clinches.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nouveau.
Nouveau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haudegen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haudegen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nouveau.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nouveau.
Haudegen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nouveau.
Nouveau throws a nice looking combination but Haudegen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Haudegen lands a left and a right that send Nouveau crashing to the mat, dazed. Haudegen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Haudegen, which made it look bad. #T2##CL2#
Haudegen has managed to clinch.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau misses with an elbow strike.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Haudegen.
Haudegen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Haudegen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen leaves Nouveau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Haudegen darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.#T3#
Nouveau lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haudegen.
Haudegen is leaning against Nouveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Nouveau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haudegen uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau controls Haudegen momentarily but Haudegen frees himself.
Nouveau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nouveau is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haudegen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haudegen pushing down on Nouveau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nouveau pushes Haudegen off looking to stand but Haudegen dives back in and keeps control.
Nouveau is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nouveau avoid being mounted?#T4#
Nouveau is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nouveau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nouveau.
Nouveau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nouveau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haudegen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haudegen counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Nouveau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haudegen is looking for a sweep. Nouveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but Haudegen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Haudegen actively working from the bottom here.
Nouveau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haudegen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Haudegen tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Nouveau is working for a kimura but Haudegen is defending it quite comfortably.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
Haudegen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau is really stuck here.
Haudegen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nouveau doesn't escape.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Haudegen working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Haudegen manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Nouveau is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Svalbard Haudegen!
An out of breath Svalbard Haudegen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Theodore Nouveau had this to say: 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nouveau gets a clinch. #BC2#
Nouveau breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendersons quickly recovers to half guard.
Nouveau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nouveau prevents Hendersons from improving his position.
Hendersons is trying to maintain the position but Nouveau is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nouveau in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Nouveau trying to control from Hendersons's half guard. Hendersons has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nouveau looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hendersons working for a triangle but Nouveau defends it easily. #SUB#
Hendersons isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nouveau stacks Hendersons on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nouveau!#T2#
Hendersons being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Nouveau swings around for an armbar but Hendersons sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nouveau's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hendersons wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
Nouveau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Hendersons postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendersons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
Nouveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nouveau, not yet.
Hendersons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendersons.
Hendersons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hendersons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nouveau is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hendersons, into his guard. #REVB#
Hendersons wants to control but Nouveau passes easily into half guard. #T4#
Nouveau trying to pass the guard but Hendersons defending well.
Hendersons is staying active underneath Nouveau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendersons wants to get back to full guard but Nouveau has mounted him!
Nouveau with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendersons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hendersons regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nouveau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Nouveau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendersons, pushing him back against the cage.
Hendersons fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Nouveau turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hendersons is looking for a sweep.
Hendersons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nouveau's best efforts.
Hendersons is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons wants to improve his position but Nouveau is controlling well.
Nouveau thows a huge punch but Hendersons dodges it nicely.
Hendersons is trying to maintain the position but Nouveau is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Nouveau content to control rather than advance.
Nouveau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendersons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura here.
Nouveau is just content to waste time from the top position. Hendersons takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nouveau pushing down on Hendersons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hendersons tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nouveau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Nouveau is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendersons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendersons is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nouveau wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hendersons uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Hendersons looking for subs off his back but Nouveau has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hendersons is not content to let Nouveau control the position.
Hendersons wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nouveau has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hendersons defend it? Nouveau steps over the head and cranks it - Hendersons is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nouveau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!
In his post fight interview, Theodore Nouveau gave a big smile as he said 'Im coming for you, girls'.
In defeat, Harry Hendersons stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’ll be back '.

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Nouveau is trying to stall. #TD#
Grimes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Nouveau defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Nouveau pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nouveau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nouveau distracts Grimes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nouveau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nouveau has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nouveau avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Nouveau defends easily. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but Nouveau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grimes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Nouveau decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grimes to his feet. #T2#
Nouveau keeps the fight on the outside.
Nouveau is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Nouveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
Nouveau working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau staying calm.
Grimes tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nouveau off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Grimes working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes tightening his grip on Nouveau, looking for the choke.
Nouveau trying to get back to his feet but Grimes is in full control for now. #SUB#
Grimes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4##SUB#
Grimes working for a choke but Nouveau is defending well. #SUB#
Grimes working for a choke but Nouveau reverses nicely into Grimes 's guard.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Grimes won't let him.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nouveau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theodore Nouveau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nouveau rushes Grimes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grimes successfully pulls guard.
Nouveau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimes 's guard.
Nouveau pushing down on Grimes 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nouveau pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nouveau moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Grimes .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to bench press Nouveau off him but Nouveau keeps the position.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Grimes is working away. #T1#
Nouveau just content to control the position.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nouveau has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grimes !#SUB2#
Nouveau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grimes is surviving well by controlling Nouveau's body position as best he can.
Nouveau prevents Grimes from getting the reversal.
Grimes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nouveau is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nouveau moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Grimes .
Nouveau scores with punches from side control.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
Grimes regains half guard.#T2#
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Nouveau has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Nouveau is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nouveau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nouveau stalling. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nouveau. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nouveau is trying for a kimura here. Grimes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nouveau wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nouveau trying to control the position but instead, Mazzariello has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nouveau into the cage.
Nouveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nouveau is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazzariello has double underhooks.
Mazzariello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nouveau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazzariello prevents Nouveau from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Mazzariello.
Nouveau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzariello is working Nouveau over against the cage.
Nouveau fails to pull guard. #T1#
Mazzariello lands with a right to the head.
Mazzariello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzariello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nouveau up against the cage.
Mazzariello lands a right hand.
Mazzariello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Nouveau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mazzariello regains guard immediately.
Mazzariello controlling Nouveau's posture.
Nouveau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Nouveau lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Nouveau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mazzariello is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nouveau, into his guard. #REVR#
Mazzariello throws a strike but Nouveau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mazzariello is pulling down on Nouveau's head. It's preventing any offense from Nouveau, at least for the moment.
Mazzariello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Nouveau working some strikes from top position.
Mazzariello is pulling down on Nouveau's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Mazzariello working for a triangle but Nouveau defends it easily.
Mazzariello looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazzariello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzariello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mazzariello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mazzariello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello 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.#R2#
Mazzariello with a jab.
Nouveau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mazzariello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazzariello enables Nouveau to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazzariello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Mazzariello is keeping the position.
Mazzariello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nouveau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazzariello tries to free his leg and advance position but Nouveau is retaining full guard.
Nouveau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzariello prevents Nouveau from getting back to his feet.
Mazzariello stays in close to Nouveau's body and controls the position.
Mazzariello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mazzariello cracks Nouveau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mazzariello wants to control but Nouveau is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mazzariello working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzariello scoring with punches from side control.
Mazzariello controls the position from side control.
Mazzariello scoring with punches from side control.
Nouveau tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mazzariello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nouveau keeps working. #SUB#
Mazzariello tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzariello has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mazzariello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nouveau is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazzariello is controlling him well.
Nouveau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nouveau throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nouveau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nouveau is not content to let Mazzariello control the position.
Delbert Mazzariello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzariello is working Nouveau over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nouveau manages to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazzariello is looking to advance position but Nouveau won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau wants to control but Mazzariello is keeping busy.
Nouveau is not content to let Mazzariello control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R3##CL#
Mazzariello moves into the clinch successfully.
Mazzariello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzariello misses with an elbow over the top.
Nouveau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mazzariello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nouveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello taking a breather.
Mazzariello blocks an elbow strike from Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzariello's elbow.
Mazzariello misses with a punch to the body.
Nouveau missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Mazzariello scores with a shoulder strike.
Nouveau wants to break free but Mazzariello has control.
Nouveau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazzariello lands a left hand.
Nouveau is trying to break the clinch but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Mazzariello forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mazzariello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nouveau tries to circle away but Mazzariello has him pinned against the cage.
Nouveau stalling the fight.
Mazzariello lands an uppercut.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mazzariello with a hook.#T2#
Nouveau tries to clinch up.
Nouveau throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzariello moves out of range easily.
Mazzariello fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nouveau just manages to avoid it.
Mazzariello lands a nice hook to Nouveau's body. Nouveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Mazzariello gets caught flat footed, as Nouveau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Nouveau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mazzariello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nouveau wants to stand but Mazzariello has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Nouveau stands up from Mazzariello's guard - Nouveau perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Delbert Mazzariello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to clinch up.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
enabling Mazzariello to counter with a crisp jab.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazzariello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nouveau in his tracks.
Mazzariello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Mazzariello has Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Mazzariello scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Mazzariello as the two fighters clinch.
Nouveau wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazzariello won't allow it.
Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazzariello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mazzariello pushes Nouveau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nouveau jumps guard but Mazzariello stands there with Nouveau around his waist. Nouveau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nouveau trying to control the position but instead, Mazzariello has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nouveau into the cage.
Nouveau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mazzariello, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
During a confident post fight interview, Delbert Mazzariello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Henderson has knocked Nouveau down with a huge combo! Henderson steps away and waves a wobbly Nouveau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Nouveau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nouveau moves away from the strike by Henderson .
Nouveau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a big right hand! Oh Nouveau is in trouble here! Henderson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Henderson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Nouveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau prevents Keane from improving his position.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau. #T1#
Nouveau wants to advance to full mount but Keane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nouveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nouveau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nouveau tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nouveau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Nouveau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nouveau working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Nouveau is working to tighten his grip on Keane's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Keane has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nouveau is really squeezing tight and eventually Keane passes out! Nouveau breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!
Post fight, Theodore Nouveau took to the microphone: 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nouveau avoids it.
Thai lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Nouveau manages to pull guard.
Thai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nouveau wants to stand but Thai is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.#T1#
Thai has a closed guard, preventing Nouveau from standing up.
Nouveau lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau looking to pass the guard.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nouveau trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau. #SU#
Nouveau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thai with a nice cross.#CL2#
Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nouveau avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands a body punch. #T3#
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Nouveau.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Nouveau is struggling to control the position.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Thai scores with a jab to the head.
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai misses with a hook.#T4##TD#
Nouveau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nouveau throws a strike but Thai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nouveau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thai's guard.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nouveau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Nouveau is really struggling to control Thai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Long Thai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nouveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nouveau avoids the body shot from Thai. #TD#
Thai gets caught napping as Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown. Thai manages to retain guard.
Thai is controlling Nouveau's posture.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nouveau postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Nouveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Nouveau pushing down on Thai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but Thai defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nouveau is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!
Post fight, an emotional Theodore Nouveau said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nouveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkins circles away.
Elkins misses with a hook.
Nouveau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Elkins, which made it look bad.
Elkins moves out of range of the body kick from Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to clinch up but Elkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Elkins. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Nouveau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Elkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkins scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nouveau's head backwards.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Nouveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nouveau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Nouveau is looking to break free of the clinch but Elkins has double underhooks. #T1##TD#
Elkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nouveau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Elkins to the mat. Elkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Elkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Elkins wants to stand but Nouveau is controlling the position.
Elkins is pulling down on Nouveau's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Elkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nouveau forces his way into half guard.
Elkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!#SUB2#
Elkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nouveau knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nouveau for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Elkins has the hooks in. Nouveau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Elkins trying to control.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Elkins won't let him.
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet but Elkins has full control of the position and if anything, Nouveau has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Nouveau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elkins gets his way!
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet but Elkins has full control of the position and if anything, Nouveau has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Nouveau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elkins gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Nouveau. #T3#
Elkins throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Elkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nouveau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Elkins scores with punches to the body.
Nouveau tries to escape but Elkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nouveau breaks Elkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nouveau tries to stand but Elkins is controlling from the bottom.
Nouveau postures up in Elkins's guard and throws a big left but Elkins blocks it.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Elkins is pulling down on Nouveau's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Elkins wants to stand but Nouveau is controlling the position.
Nouveau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau throws a big elbow that misses.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Elkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Elkins.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nouveau is just out of range.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nouveau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nouveau wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Elkins pushes Nouveau off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Elkins as Nouveau shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elkins misses with a straight left.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Elkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nouveau thinking. #T1#
Nouveau moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Nouveau off the cage and back into range.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Nouveau's body. Nouveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Elkins catches Nouveau right on the button with a cross.
Elkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dylan Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Nouveau has managed to clinch.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Nouveau has him pressed against the cage.
Nouveau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elkins fails to pull guard.
Nouveau lands an elbow that stopped Elkins in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Elkins manages to pull guard.
Nouveau preventing the sweep.
Dylan Elkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau. #T2#
Nouveau stands and throws Elkins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Elkins is defending well.
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nouveau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elkins struggling a bit here.
Nouveau fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nouveau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elkins is looking for a sweep. Nouveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nouveau wants to pass to mount but Elkins is defending the position.
Elkins is holding on to half guard well.
Elkins wants to get back to full guard.
Nouveau thows a huge punch but Elkins dodges it nicely.
Elkins gets back to full guard.
Elkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkins pulls Nouveau in close to prevent any damage.
Nouveau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elkins's guard.#T4#
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Elkins trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but Elkins is proving a slippery customer.
Nouveau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elkins cracks Nouveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nouveau moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Nouveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins with a hook.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nouveau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nouveau wants to clinch up but Elkins keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Elkins there.
Nouveau feints and then cracks Elkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elkins down.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - Elkins had a free shot at his head there.
Elkins throws a body punch but Nouveau moves out of range.
Elkins misses with a body punch #CL#
and Nouveau counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkins lands a really nice looking cross but Nouveau seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins stuffs the takedown.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Elkins circles away. #T1#
Elkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Nouveau thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Nouveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nouveau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elkins swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Elkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nouveau on the side of the head.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkins misses the body punch #TD#
and Nouveau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Elkins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Elkins.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nouveau dodges the punch combination from Elkins.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Elkins slips under a jab from Nouveau.
A big left from Elkins misses.
Nouveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkins jabs at Nouveau's body.
Nouveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkins scores with a jab to the head.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Elkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elkins throws an overhand right that lands on Nouveau's shoulder, as Nouveau tries to avoid the shot.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Elkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkins lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Elkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nouveau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
Nouveau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkins is one step ahead there. #T4#
Elkins content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elkins working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Elkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elkins 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Elkins!
A victorious Dylan Elkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Theodore Nouveau stepped up to the mic, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.#TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

DeCoteau pushes Nouveau off and gets back to his feet.
Nouveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nouveau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeCoteau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nouveau is in DeCoteau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
DeCoteau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but DeCoteau is keeping the position.#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
DeCoteau controls Nouveau momentarily but Nouveau frees himself.
Nouveau throwing strikes from guard but DeCoteau blocks nicely.
Nouveau trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
DeCoteau wants to sweep but no luck.
DeCoteau trying to keep a closed guard but Nouveau is proving a slippery customer.
DeCoteau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
DeCoteau working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nouveau has passed into half guard!
DeCoteau is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau winds up and cracks DeCoteau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nouveau is working away from the top position though.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nouveau working DeCoteau over with strikes. #SUB2#
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but DeCoteau defends the submission attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?#T3#
Nouveau working DeCoteau over with strikes.
Nouveau wants to take a breather but DeCoteau is having none of it.
Nouveau is pressing down on DeCoteau's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeCoteau is holding on for now.
DeCoteau is trying to control but can't.
DeCoteau has hold of Nouveau's hands but Nouveau slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nouveau content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
DeCoteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nouveau is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeCoteau is holding on to half guard well.
Nouveau wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoteau keeps working.
Nouveau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
DeCoteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeCoteau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nouveau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
That's time! DeCoteau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
DeCoteau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

DeCoteau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nouveau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeCoteau.
Stalling in the clinch from DeCoteau. #TD2#
Nouveau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
DeCoteau tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCoteau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nouveau.
Nouveau 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. #T1#
Nouveau slips a nice elbow through DeCoteau's hands, connecting with DeCoteau's forehead.
DeCoteau keeps control of the position for the meantime.
DeCoteau wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
DeCoteau tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nouveau seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
DeCoteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nouveau prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
DeCoteau is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?#T2#
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.
Nouveau wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoteau keeps working.
Nouveau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nouveau content just to control the position here.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
Nouveau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeCoteau's face. #T3#
Nouveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nouveau landing strikes from the mount and DeCoteau is in trouble!
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nouveau prevents DeCoteau from getting the reversal.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nouveau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nouveau drops an elbow to the side of DeCoteau's head. #SUB2#
Nouveau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nouveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeCoteau won't allow Nouveau to pass to mount. #T4#
DeCoteau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Nouveau seems to be looking for submissions.
DeCoteau is in trouble now - Nouveau has advanced to mount!
Nouveau controlling his opponent.
Nouveau looking to control but DeCoteau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeCoteau holds on, trying desperately to control.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
DeCoteau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeCoteau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nouveau on the side of the head. #ROC#Nouveau is rocked!#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can DeCoteau finish him?
The fighters are battling for position here. DeCoteau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeCoteau controlling the position.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Nouveau drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeCoteau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeCoteau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeCoteau! #REVR#
Nouveau manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeCoteau's best efforts.
DeCoteau throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely. #T1#
Nouveau is looking to escape.
Nouveau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nouveau is not content to let DeCoteau control the position.
Nouveau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeCoteau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeCoteau's back!
DeCoteau turns into Nouveau and is now in his guard.
Nouveau is trying to control the position but DeCoteau postures up.
DeCoteau trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but DeCoteau is proving a slippery customer.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nouveau wants to improve his position but instead DeCoteau has moved into half guard.
Nouveau gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoteau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
DeCoteau has gone for a leg lock! Nouveau slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeCoteau's guard.#REVB##T3#
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Nouveau defends it easily.
Nouveau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nouveau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeCoteau wants to hit a sweep here but Nouveau passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeCoteau there! #T4#
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeCoteau tries to hold on but Nouveau postures up.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau is looking to get to half guard.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Nouveau get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nouveau.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Nouveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nouveau 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
In his post fight interview, Theodore Nouveau gave a big smile as he said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nouveau.
Queef shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nouveau as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Queef shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nouveau napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nouveau defending against the ground and pound.
Nouveau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Queef misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Queef working away.
Nouveau sneaks back into half guard.
Queef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Queef seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nouveau is trying to stand.
Queef prevents Nouveau from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nouveau actively working from the bottom here.
Nouveau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queef. #T1#
Nouveau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Queef will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Queef slips a nice elbow through Nouveau's hands, connecting with Nouveau's forehead.
Queef throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nouveau trying to control but Queef postures up.
Queef throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Queef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queef throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Nouveau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nouveau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queef.
Nouveau wants to control but Queef is keeping busy.
Queef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queef takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Queef sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nouveau defending well though. #T2#
Queef throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep. Queef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queef lands a nice short elbow.
Queef slips a nice elbow through Nouveau's hands, connecting with Nouveau's forehead.
Nouveau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queef. #ES2#
Nouveau makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Queef stuffs the takedown.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Queef counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nouveau!

Nouveau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Queef finish him?
Nouveau fails to land the takedown.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Chief Queef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Queef, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queef. #T3#
Queef misses with an uppercut. Nouveau saw that one coming.#TD2#
Nouveau feints and as Queef raises his hands in defense, Nouveau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Queef is looking for a triangle but Nouveau pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Queef has an active guard here but Nouveau has managed to pass into half guard.
Nouveau works his way into full mount!
Nouveau fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nouveau trying to control but Queef is having none of it.
Queef working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Nouveau with a couple of short strikes.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Queef misses with a takedown attempt
and Nouveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queef shoots and misses #TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a takedown into side control.
Queef is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nouveau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Queef is working from the bottom.
Queef is trying to work for a sweep but Nouveau has mounted him!
Queef taking shots to the head.
Queef can't escape the position.
Nouveau is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queef is squirming around, avoiding Nouveau's attempts to control the action.
Nouveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nouveau swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Queef misses its intended target.
Nouveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Queef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nouveau circles away.#TD2#
Nouveau scores with a takedown into Queef's guard.
Nouveau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Queef is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nouveau lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau slips nicely into half guard.
Queef wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nouveau works his way into full mount! #T1#
Nouveau prevents Queef from getting the reversal.
Nouveau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nouveau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Queef haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Queef is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nouveau is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Queef is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
As Theodore Nouveau got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Alzado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Alzado throws a body punch but Nouveau moves out of range.
Alzado throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau is working for a submission of some sort.
Nouveau is looking to take a break and control but Alzado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nouveau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau is looking to advance position but Alzado won't allow it.
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB2#
Nouveau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Alzado taking some punishment here, with Nouveau in his half guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nouveau tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alzado. #SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for an arm triangle but Alzado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nouveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alzado defending well though. #SUB2#
Alzado is defending against the submission attempts here by Nouveau.
Nouveau throwing shots but Alzado is blocking nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alzado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nouveau. #SUB2#
Nouveau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Nouveau is working for a submission of some sort.
Alzado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Alzado throws a hook but Nouveau blocks it.
Nouveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nouveau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alzado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Nouveau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alzado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alzado, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nouveau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Alzado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nouveau. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alzado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alzado, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nouveau dives in and grabs Alzado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alzado pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Alzado misses with a double jab
and Nouveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzado misses with a low kick.
Alzado misses with a series of wild punches.
Alzado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Nouveau.
Alzado with a nice calf kick.
Alzado throws a hook to the side of Nouveau's head but Nouveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nouveau feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado throws a leg kick but Nouveau moved away.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Alzado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nouveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alzado tries to avoid it but Nouveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alzado to the ground. Alzado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lyle Alzado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a double leg but Alzado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyle Alzado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alzado as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Alzado as Nouveau shoots in.
Alzado throws a counter high kick but Nouveau was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Alzado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nouveau gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alzado gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nouveau is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
Our winner, Lyle Alzado, 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.
In defeat, Theodore Nouveau stepped up to the mic, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 151 | McKraken vs Petrov
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nouveau.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Nouveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nouveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nouveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a hook.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nouveau slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nouveau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reed gets through Nouveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Reed works on Nouveau's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Reed. #BC2#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nouveau staying out of range there.
Nouveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Nouveau moves away and avoids it.
Nouveau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Nouveau.
A left and a right from Reed both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Reed misses the jab.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed throws the left hand but Nouveau avoids the punch easily.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Nouveau moved out of range.
Nouveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reed tries to avoid it but Nouveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reed to the ground. Reed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Reed.
Nouveau slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nouveau moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Nouveau slips the punch.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nouveau staying out of range there.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Nouveau dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Nouveau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nouveau throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed digs a good hook to Nouveau's body.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nouveau.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed feints a jab promting Nouveau to slip. Reed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nouveau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Nouveau shoots in and bounces Reed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau is really struggling to control Reed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nouveau won't allow Reed to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nouveau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed is trying to keep Nouveau in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nouveau throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Nouveau moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nouveau on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Reed throws a right hand that Nouveau ducks under and follows up with a left that Nouveau also avoids with ease.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Reed.#T3#
Reed looks to throw the jab but Nouveau is out of range.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in and gets a takedown into Reed's guard.
Nouveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nouveau trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nouveau won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nouveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Nouveau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau slips a jab from Reed.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nouveau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Nouveau swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nouveau's guard.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nouveau tries to strike from the bottom.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Nouveau wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
Nouveau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nouveau pulls Reed in close to his closed guard and prevents Reed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nouveau keeping hold of Reed's head, controlling as best he can.
Nouveau wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Nouveau defends the submission attempt.
Nouveau wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad. #T3#
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nouveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nouveau scrambles back to his feet.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Reed throws a series of punches but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nouveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Nouveau is looking for a counter combo.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Nouveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nouveau moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Nouveau.
Reed throws a series of punches but Nouveau avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Reed thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 146 | Grandis vs Petrov
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nouveau is looking to clinch.
Yukinobu connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Yukinobu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to work over Yukinobu's front leg with a kick but Yukinobu checks it.
Yukinobu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yukinobu punishes Nouveau's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Yukinobu misses its intended target.
Nouveau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yukinobu lands a head shot.
Yukinobu connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau throws a chopping leg kick but Yukinobu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Yukinobu finish him?
Yukinobu throws a head kick that misses.
Nouveau tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau lands with a nice combination. Yukinobu backs away looking to recover.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Yukinobu does no damage.
Yukinobu lands the left hand.
Yukinobu takes a swing at Nouveau's ribcage but misses.
Yukinobu throws a looping overhand right but Nouveau ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nouveau.
Yukinobu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Yukinobu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yukinobu - that will leave a mark!
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Yukinobu tries to counter with a takedown but Nouveau is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Yukinobu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yukinobu works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Yukinobu as Nouveau shoots in.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown. Yukinobu tries to sprawl out of it but Nouveau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yukinobu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yukinobu stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yukinobu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yukinobu misses with an uppercut. #T3##TD#
Yukinobu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nouveau's guard.
Yukinobu is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Yukinobu content to stall in guard here.
Yukinobu landing with the ground and pound.
Nouveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nouveau, not yet.
Yukinobu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nouveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nouveau, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Yukinobu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yukinobu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yukinobu throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely.
Yukinobu won't allow Nouveau to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yukinobu controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yukinobu scores with a jab. Nouveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yukinobu pushes Nouveau away with a front kick.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yukinobu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yukinobu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Yukinobu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Nouveau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yukinobu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nouveau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yukinobu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nouveau has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch.
Yukinobu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.
Good exchange - Yukinobu coming out on top.
Nouveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with a hook. Nouveau ducked under it nicely.
Yukinobu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Yukinobu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yukinobu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yukinobu.
Nouveau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yukinobu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Yukinobu sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yukinobu gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch. #BC#
Yukinobu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yukinobu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Yukinobu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Yukinobu digs a good body shot into Nouveau's ribs.
Yukinobu thuds his shin into the meat of Nouveau's side.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nouveau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nouveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yukinobu scores with a nice head shot.
Yukinobu connects with an inside leg kick.
Yukinobu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nouveau takes a step back to recover.
Nouveau slips under a jab from Yukinobu.
Nouveau is looking for the big counter here.
Nouveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Yukinobu shows good takedown defense.
Yukinobu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Yukinobu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yukinobu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Yukinobu delivers a nice body kick.
Yukinobu scores with a jab to the head.
Yukinobu shoots in but no luck this time.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Nouveau.
Nouveau moves out of range as Yukinobu strikes.
Yukinobu misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.#TD2#
Nouveau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yukinobu was covering up waiting for the punch and Nouveau finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Yukinobu pushes Nouveau off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yukinobu sprawls well. Yukinobu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Yukinobu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu with the inside leg kick.
Yukinobu lands a really nice looking cross but Nouveau seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Nouveau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yukinobu misses with a hook. Nouveau ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Nouveau.
Nouveau walks into a straight right hand from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu lands with a kick to the ribs.
No luck for Nouveau with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Yukinobu finds it's way through Nouveau's defenses.
Yukinobu missing with a left hand there. Nouveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu throws a looping overhand right but Nouveau ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Yukinobu catches Nouveau right on the button with a cross.
Yukinobu misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Nouveau counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Yukinobu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nouveau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yukinobu.#T1#
Nouveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yukinobu.
Nouveau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yukinobu doesn't seem bothered though.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Nouveau avoids it.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nouveau tries to counter with a clinch but Yukinobu shakes him off and moves away.
Yukinobu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nouveau circles away quickly and effectively.
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yukinobu scores with a nice right hand.
Nouveau slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Yukinobu. That snapped Nouveau's head back. #TD#
Yukinobu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Nouveau throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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!
Yukinobu throws a lazy right hand but Nouveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Nouveau tries to counter it with a takedown but Yukinobu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Yukinobu finds it's way through Nouveau's defenses.
Nice jab there from Yukinobu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yukinobu. Nouveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yukinobu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nouveau feints the counter takedown.
Yukinobu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nouveau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nouveau moves away.
Nouveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yukinobu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yukinobu pinned against the cage. Yukinobu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Nouveau ducks right into an uppercut from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with a kick to the body.
Nouveau doesn't manage to clinch there - Yukinobu circles away.
Yukinobu scores with a punch to the head.
Yukinobu looks to land a combination. Nouveau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yukinobu misses with a wild combination.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yukinobu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Nouveau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nouveau shoots for a takedown but Yukinobu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Yukinobu lands with a shot to the body.
Yukinobu lands with a straight right. Nouveau didn't see that one coming.
Nouveau moves in looking to clinch but Yukinobu pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Nouveau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nouveau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yukinobu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Yukinobu tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yukinobu - that will leave a mark!
Nouveau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yukinobu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nouveau backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yukinobu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nouveau has time to react.
Alzate connects with a right hand. Nouveau shakes it off.
Nouveau staying out of range there.
Nouveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Alzate.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Alzate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Alzate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzate finish him?
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Alzate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nouveau sprawling to the canvas! Nouveau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alzate finish him?! #T1#
Nouveau goes for a double leg but Alzate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alzate continues to drive forward.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nouveau darts in trying to clinch
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzate throws the left hand but Nouveau avoids the punch easily.
Nouveau with the counter takedown but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nouveau to the canvas! Nouveau doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Alzate keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 137 | Aloha
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau is looking to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph scoring well with a low kick there.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Nouveau slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gro Ulfimph.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nouveau blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Nouveau to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph clinches up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nouveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nouveau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph prevents the takedown attempt.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nouveau is trying to maintain a safe position but Gro Ulfimph gets an underhook and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Nouveau fails to pull guard.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand underneath Nouveau's ribcage. Nouveau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
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!
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau is trying to break the clinch but Gro Ulfimph is controlling him.#T2#
Nouveau is trying to maintain a safe position but Gro Ulfimph gets an underhook and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Nouveau can't get the takedown.
Nouveau can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Nouveau missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Nouveau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph has Nouveau pressed against the cage. Nouveau drops his hands and Gro Ulfimph takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Nouveau tumbling to the canvas! Gro Ulfimph rains down with more punches but Nouveau was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Gro Ulfimph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Nouveau feints and as Picklesbly raises his hands in defense, Nouveau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Picklesbly is looking for a triangle but Nouveau pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nouveau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nouveau is stalling in the full guard.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Picklesbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Picklesbly looking for a guillotine here but Nouveau defends easily.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Picklesbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly controlling Nouveau's posture. #T1#
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Picklesbly keeps moving.
Picklesbly wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nouveau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Picklesbly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nouveau has managed to get both his arms back between Picklesbly's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Picklesbly has his foot on Nouveau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nouveau works his way back into a safe position though.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nouveau won't allow Picklesbly to sweep him here.
Picklesbly trying to control the position here.
Nouveau stands and throws Picklesbly's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Nouveau has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Nouveau moves out of range as Picklesbly strikes.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nouveau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nouveau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Picklesbly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nouveau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Picklesbly circles away.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau misses with a two punch combination.
Picklesbly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nouveau with a body shot.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Picklesbly but Picklesbly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picklesbly misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nouveau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nouveau. #T3##SUB2#
Picklesbly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nouveau preventing the sweep.
Picklesbly controls Nouveau momentarily but Nouveau frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picklesbly wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Picklesbly keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Picklesbly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Picklesbly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nouveau trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Picklesbly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nouveau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Nouveau is trying to control the position but Picklesbly postures up. #SU2#
Nouveau is working an open guard so Picklesbly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
Picklesbly scores with a punch to the head.
Picklesbly throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nouveau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Picklesbly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Picklesbly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nouveau.
Picklesbly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Nouveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the body.
Nouveau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picklesbly throws a hook but Nouveau avoids it easily.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Picklesbly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picklesbly throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Nouveau shoots and misses #CL2#
and Picklesbly counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Nouveau controls the action.
Picklesbly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Picklesbly breaks the clinch.
Nouveau moves forwards but Picklesbly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Picklesbly circles away.
Picklesbly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picklesbly throws a jab when Nouveau was well out of range.
Nouveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Picklesbly manages to circle out of the way.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Picklesbly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Picklesbly connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Picklesbly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Picklesbly.#T2#
Picklesbly lands a jab.
Nouveau tries to clinch up but Picklesbly circles away and keeps his distance.
Picklesbly wants to counter the offense by Nouveau and move into the clinch position.
Picklesbly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
Picklesbly digs a good body shot into Nouveau's ribs.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Nouveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Picklesbly has closed the distance and engaged Nouveau in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Picklesbly scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Nouveau jumps guard but Picklesbly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nouveau jumps guard but Picklesbly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Picklesbly cracks Nouveau with a nice body shot.
Nouveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Picklesbly on the inside.
Picklesbly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly lands a left hand.
Picklesbly struggles to land a body shot inside as Nouveau controls his hands.
Nouveau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Picklesbly is keeping busy.
Nouveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Picklesbly struggles to land a body shot inside as Nouveau controls his hands.
Picklesbly cracks Nouveau with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Picklesbly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picklesbly cracks Nouveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Picklesbly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Picklesbly moves away
and Picklesbly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nouveau thinking.
Picklesbly connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picklesbly thuds a left hand into Nouveau's body.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Picklesbly moves into the clinch successfully.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Picklesbly prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Picklesbly lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Nouveau is trying to maintain a safe position but Picklesbly gets an underhook and turns Nouveau into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
That's time! Nouveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau looks to clinch
and Picklesbly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Picklesbly closes the distance and clinches.
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Picklesbly on the inside.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow.
Picklesbly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nouveau.
Nouveau wants to take the fight to the mat but Picklesbly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Picklesbly as the two fighters clinch.
Nouveau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picklesbly is defending well for now.
Picklesbly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch.
Picklesbly misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Picklesbly lands a body shot.
Nouveau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picklesbly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picklesbly misses with the combination.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Picklesbly circles away.
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up with Picklesbly, looking for a takedown. Nouveau pushes Picklesbly against the cage but Picklesbly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picklesbly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Picklesbly, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Picklesbly feints a jab promting Nouveau to slip. Picklesbly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nouveau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Picklesbly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picklesbly cracks Nouveau with a hook to the temple - Nouveau is on wobbly legs here! Picklesbly swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nouveau falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Picklesbly wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Picklesbly!
A very excited looking Adrian Picklesbly 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.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 104 | Sitsongrit vs Petrov
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Nouveau throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Joplin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nouveau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joplin misses with an uppercut.
Joplin misses with a hook. Nouveau ducked under it nicely.
Nouveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joplin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joplin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Joplin swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau throws a sloppy head kick and Joplin moves out of range easily.
Joplin throws an off balance right hand
and Nouveau counters with a nice body shot.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Joplin circles away.
Joplin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nouveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joplin misses with an uppercut. Nouveau saw that one coming.
Nouveau unleashes a big counter combination but Joplin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joplin avoids the head kick by Nouveau.
We've been hearing reports that Joplin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Joplin. #T1#
Nouveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joplin manages to avoid it.
Pat Joplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau is looking to clinch.
Joplin misses with a wild body shot.
Joplin missing with a left hand there. Nouveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joplin misses with a looping right.
Nouveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joplin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nouveau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nouveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joplin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nouveau.
Joplin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a takedown into side control.
Joplin tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nouveau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nouveau throws an elbow but Joplin slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joplin tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Nouveau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joplin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nouveau but great work by Joplin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau wants to control but Joplin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nouveau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nouveau struggling a bit here.
Nouveau seems a little lost for a moment, as Joplin dominates the positioning.
Joplin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nouveau to see if he's OK.
Nouveau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nouveau is looking to regain half guard here but Joplin keeps moving and retains side control.
Joplin tries to stand but Nouveau is controlling his head. #SUB#
Joplin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nouveau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Joplin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Nouveau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Joplin works over Nouveau's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Joplin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Joplin lands.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Joplin finish him?
Joplin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Joplin.
Nouveau feints the counter takedown.
Nouveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joplin.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Nouveau wants to clinch.
Nouveau misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Joplin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joplin throws a body punch but Nouveau moves out of range.
Joplin stuns Nouveau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Joplin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Joplin misses with a body shot.
Nouveau fails to land with a series of punches.
Joplin looks to throw the jab but Nouveau is out of range.
Joplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Joplin lands a really nice looking cross but Nouveau seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Joplin 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.#R2#
Nouveau throws a right and a left that Joplin avoids nicely.
Joplin slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joplin lands with a nice body punch.
Nouveau slips a jab and a cross from Joplin.
Joplin throws a body punch but Nouveau moves out of range.
Joplin punishes Nouveau's body with a nice straight punch.
Joplin lands a body shot.
Joplin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joplin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joplin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Joplin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nouveau.
Nouveau thinks about the counter body kick.
Joplin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Joplin.
Joplin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Joplin. Beautiful body shot.
Joplin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joplin scores with a punch to the head.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joplin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joplin scores with a shot to the body.
Joplin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joplin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Joplin counters with a nice body shot.
Pat Joplin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.#T2#
Joplin scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Joplin, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Nouveau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BOOM! Joplin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nouveau. Nouveau tries to recover but Joplin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nouveau lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Joplin!
A victorious Pat Joplin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Nouveau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inoue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nouveau is looking to clinch.
Inoue seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Inoue.
Nice sprawl there from Inoue as Nouveau shoots in.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Inoue finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Inoue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nouveau goes for a double leg but Inoue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inoue continues to drive forward.
Nouveau moves forwards but Inoue connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nouveau momentarily.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Inoue finish him?
Kaiji Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Inoue throws a series of punches but Nouveau moves out of range.
Inoue works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nouveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nouveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Inoue misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a shoot takedown. Inoue fights it but they end up in guard.
Nouveau lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nouveau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving. #T2#
Nouveau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Nouveau lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Inoue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nouveau defends it easily.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nouveau working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up.
Nouveau pulls Inoue in to control the position. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a triangle but Inoue pushes his legs off easily.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
Inoue looking to pass the guard.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Inoue has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nouveau has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Nouveau looking to slow down the pace here.
Nouveau blocks an elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue landing knees to the head.
Nouveau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Nouveau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inoue scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Inoue.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau is trying to push Inoue away but Inoue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inoue with a knee to the head.
Nouveau is trying to break the clinch but Inoue is controlling him.
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
Inoue connects with a knee to the head.
Inoue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Inoue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue 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.#R2#
Inoue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Nouveau fails to land the takedown.
Inoue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nouveau under the eye.
Inoue stuffs the takedown.
Inoue connects with a looping right hand.
Inoue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Inoue as Nouveau shoots in.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.#TD2#
Nouveau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Inoue's half guard.

Inoue manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Inoue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Inoue has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Inoue pushes Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch.
Nouveau wants to get back to striking at distance but Inoue won't allow it.
Nouveau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Inoue gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Nouveau is trying to trip Inoue. He has hold of a leg but Inoue is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nouveau persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nouveau looking to pass the guard.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Inoue is trying to keep Nouveau in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Inoue has his foot on Nouveau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nouveau works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Inoue is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nouveau has his hands clasped together but Inoue extends and breaks Nouveau's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Inoue.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaiji Inoue!
Our winner, Kaiji Inoue, 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.
In defeat, Theodore Nouveau stepped up to the mic, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 89 | Sakmongkol's Reign
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Bohizdar looks to throw the jab but Nouveau is out of range.
Nouveau avoids a kick to the body.
Bohizdar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bohizdar with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bohizdar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bohizdar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bohizdar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Bohizdar catches Nouveau right on the button with a cross.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bohizdar avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau walks into a straight right hand from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Nouveau misses with a head kick.
Bohizdar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bohizdar 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 Nouveau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nouveau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Bohizdar finish him?
Bohizdar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nouveau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Bohizdar connects with the punch.
Nouveau fails to land with a series of punches.
Bohizdar throws a big counter combination but Nouveau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Bohizdar is having none of it.
Bohizdar jabs at Nouveau's body.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Bohizdar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bohizdar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nouveau blocks a head kick by Bohizdar. #KD#
Bohizdar lands a big head kick that sends Nouveau tumbling to the mat! Bohizdar takes a step backwards and waves Nouveau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nouveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Are you kidding me?! Bohizdar ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nouveau clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiril Bohizdar!
A relieved looking Kiril Bohizdar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Theodore Nouveau had this to say: 'what a mess...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nouveau to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nouveau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Rand is keeping the position.
Rand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nouveau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Rand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nouveau has his foot on Rand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rand works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Rand trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Nouveau has his feet on Rand's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Rand sprawls well.
Rand tried to counter with a leg kick but Nouveau avoided it.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nouveau moves away.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nouveau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rand lands a head kick!
Rand misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Rand against the cage.
Rand trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch.
Rand tries to clinch
and Nouveau counters with a three punch combo that has Rand backing up. Rand nods at Nouveau to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Rand is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
Rand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nouveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rand seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau dives in and grabs Rand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rand pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.#CL#
Rand pushes Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch.
Rand tries to land knees in the clinch but Nouveau avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau jumps guard but Rand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nouveau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nouveau avoids it.#BC2#
Nouveau breaks from the clinch.
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Rand.#TD2#
Nouveau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rand sprawls well initially but Nouveau persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Nouveau trying to control the action but Rand is working from the bottom.
Nouveau is controlling the pace.
Rand trying to control here.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes.
Nouveau passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rand is squirming around, avoiding Nouveau's attempts to control the action.
Nouveau lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Nouveau has a good base and remains in mount.
Rand is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nouveau is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rand to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rand shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Nouveau swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rand is now in Nouveau's guard. A big mistake from Nouveau there, giving up the dominant position!
Rand throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely. #ES2#
Nouveau pushes Rand off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand lands with a nice combination. Nouveau backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theodore Nouveau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nouveau throws out the jab.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Nouveau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rand's half guard.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Rand is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nouveau decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Rand stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Rand scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rand throws a wild body kick that Nouveau sees coming a mile off.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab. #CL2#
Nouveau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nouveau as Rand tries to tie him up.
Nouveau has Rand pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Rand tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nouveau breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.

Rand wriggles free and stands up.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rand closes the distance and clinches.
Rand looking to stall.
Nouveau tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Nouveau back against the cage.
Rand looking to slow down the pace here.
Rand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rand trying to control the position but instead, Nouveau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rand into the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
Rand prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Rand trying to stall but Nouveau improves his position.
Nouveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards. #BC2#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nouveau.
Rand struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nouveau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Nouveau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nouveau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Nouveau is working to tighten his grip on Rand's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rand has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nouveau is really squeezing tight and eventually Rand passes out! Nouveau breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Tfrrdxxc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nouveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tfrrdxxc.
We've been hearing reports that Nouveau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tfrrdxxc doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Nouveau moves into the clinch.
Nouveau throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Nouveau gets control of Tfrrdxxc's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nouveau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nouveau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nouveau is pulling down on Tfrrdxxc's head to control his posture.
Tfrrdxxc wants to pass the guard but Nouveau is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tfrrdxxc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nouveau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nouveau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nouveau! #REVR#
Tfrrdxxc is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nouveau is trying to get an arm triangle but Tfrrdxxc is defending well.
Tfrrdxxc tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.#SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Tfrrdxxc is defending well.
Tfrrdxxc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Tfrrdxxc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nouveau happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Nouveau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nouveau controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Tfrrdxxc is defending well.
Nouveau has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tfrrdxxc regains half guard.#T2#
Nouveau stalling. #SUB#
Nouveau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nouveau is pressing down on Tfrrdxxc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tfrrdxxc is holding on for now.
Tfrrdxxc is looking for a sweep. Nouveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nouveau working Tfrrdxxc over with strikes.
Tfrrdxxc tries to get to full guard but Nouveau has control of the leg.
Nouveau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nouveau lands a nice short elbow.
Nouveau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nouveau trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nouveau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nouveau seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tfrrdxxc is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!
In his post fight interview, Theodore Nouveau gave a big smile as he said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: SFL 70 | Rishkinov vs Izzy II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Reed swinging wildly here.
Nouveau is looking to score with low kicks.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Nouveau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed scores with a jab. Nouveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nouveau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Reed scores with a hook.
Nouveau moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Reed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Nouveau should have avoided that one.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown. Reed tries to sprawl out of it but Nouveau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Nouveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nouveau takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nouveau on the side of the head.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Nouveau drives through with a takedown into Reed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T3#
Reed pulls Nouveau in close to his closed guard and prevents Nouveau from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nouveau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Nouveau is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
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.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nouveau throws a head kick that misses.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed cracks Nouveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Nouveau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Reed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nouveau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Nouveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau ducks right into an uppercut from Reed.
Reed cracks Nouveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed lands with a right and another and another! Nouveau is in big trouble! Reed lands again and this time it's lights out for Nouveau! A quality knockout there for Reed.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Reed!
As Tommy Reed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Krav Maga all day! Somebody sponsor me!'.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
That kick from Jun tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Nouveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nouveau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Jun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nouveau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jun has passed into side control.
Jun tries to move to mount but Nouveau blocks the move with his legs.
Nouveau seems a little lost for a moment, as Jun dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nouveau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jun works his way into side control. #T1#
Nouveau tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Jun is trying to get an arm triangle but Nouveau is defending well.
Jun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nouveau keeps working.
Nouveau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nouveau is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jun asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nouveau is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nouveau prevents Jun from moving into mount.
Jun trying to control the position but Nouveau is working away. #SUB#
Jun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau tries to bench press Jun off him but Jun keeps the position.
Nouveau has one of Jun's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nouveau is not content to let Jun control the position.
Nouveau wants to control but Jun postures up.#T3##SUB#
Jun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau tries to buck Jun off but Jun is having none of it.#SUB#
Jun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nouveau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau tries to bench press Jun off him but Jun keeps the position. #SUB#
Jun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nouveau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jun happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jun tries to stand but Nouveau controls the position and pulls Jun into his guard.
Jun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nouveau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Nouveau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jun is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jun is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jun avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Jun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jun connects with an inside leg kick.
Jun tries a low kick but Nouveau avoids it.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jun is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck for Nouveau with that takedown attempt.
Jun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun with the inside leg kick.
Jun keeps the fight on the outside.
Jun connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Jun, which made it look bad.
Zhang Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.#T1#
Jun wants to slow Nouveau down by chopping away at his legs.
Nouveau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jun defends well and Nouveau ends up having to push Jun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jun scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jun lands with an overhand left.
Zhang Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Jun counters with a nice right hand that sends Nouveau toppling to the canvas! Nouveau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jun finish him?!#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jun. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Jun finish him?#KD#
Jun sends Nouveau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jun is motioning to the referee to let Nouveau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nouveau walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jun swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zhang Jun!
In defeat, Theodore Nouveau stepped up to the mic, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: SFL 53 | Atunes vs Kai
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
River throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
River punishes Nouveau's body with a nice straight punch.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Nouveau 's knee.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Nouveau gets a clinch.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Nouveau gets control of River's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nouveau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
River stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nouveau has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! River manages to get his head free but now Nouveau has transitioned to an armbar! River grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nouveau! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: SFL 45 | Return of the King
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Crunch! Yukinobu slams his shin into Nouveau's torso.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Yukinobu circles away.
Yukinobu is looking to land body kicks.
Nouveau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a combination. Nouveau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yukinobu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nouveau shoots for a takedown but Yukinobu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nouveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yukinobu circles away.
Yukinobu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nouveau wants to clinch but Yukinobu slips to the side#TD2#
and Yukinobu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura here.
Nouveau missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Nouveau is defending against the submission attempts here by Yukinobu. #SUB2#
Yukinobu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nouveau has recovered full guard. #SU2#
Nouveau is working an open guard so Yukinobu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Yukinobu closes the distance and clinches.
Yukinobu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yukinobu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nouveau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yukinobu smiles and moves away. #T2#
Yukinobu is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
Yukinobu lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nouveau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yukinobu is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Yukinobu, which made it look bad.
Yukinobu lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nouveau looks for a takedown but Yukinobu sprawls well.
Yukinobu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Yukinobu shows good takedown defense.
Nouveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yukinobu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nouveau somewhat.
Yukinobu scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nouveau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yukinobu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Yukinobu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yukinobu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nouveau somewhat.
Yukinobu digs a good body shot into Nouveau's ribs.
Yukinobu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yukinobu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Yukinobu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu 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.#R2#
Yukinobu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yukinobu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yukinobu. #CL2#
Yukinobu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu cracks Nouveau with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yukinobu.
Nouveau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yukinobu smiles and moves away.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Yukinobu gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yukinobu lands an uppercut.
Yukinobu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nouveaus head. #T1#
Yukinobu lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nouveau.
A short uppercut from Yukinobu.
Nouveau takes a shot to the head.
Yukinobu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yukinobu misses with a head kick.
Yukinobu throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
Yukinobu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yukinobu lands a slapping body shot.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yukinobu connects with a body shot.
Yukinobu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nouveau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yukinobu.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nouveau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yukinobu scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Nouveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Yukinobu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yukinobu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nouveau is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nouveau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yukinobu.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yukinobu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Nouveau avoids it easily.
Nouveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yukinobu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nouveau somewhat.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Nouveau avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nouveau. Yukinobu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yukinobu with a nice cross.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nouveau shoots in but Yukinobu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yukinobu with the inside leg kick.
Yukinobu feints and then cracks Nouveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nouveau down.
Yukinobu cracks Nouveau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yukinobu cracks Nouveau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yukinobu throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nouveau moves away.
Nouveau is looking to counter the offense by Yukinobu and move into the clinch.#TD#
Nouveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yukinobu parries the strikes from Nouveau easily there. Nouveau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yukinobu to escape.
Yukinobu is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Yukinobu gets back to half guard.
Yukinobu is trying to get back to full guard.
Yukinobu is trying to stand back up but Nouveau is controlling him
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Yukinobu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yukinobu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yukinobu looking for a sweep. Not yet Yukinobu, not yet.
Yukinobu keeps trying to improve his position.
Yukinobu controls Nouveau momentarily but Nouveau frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yukinobu is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nouveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Yukinobu tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Nouveau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yukinobu!
Yukinobu tries to bench press Nouveau off him but Nouveau keeps the position.
Nouveau working the head with strikes.
Yukinobu sneaks back into half guard.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yukinobu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nouveau 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. #ES2#
Yukinobu has one foot on Nouveau's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yukinobu throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Yukinobu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Yukinobu misses the target.
Nouveau tries to counter by clinching up but Yukinobu breaks away and moves out of range.
Yukinobu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yukinobu.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Yukinobu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nouveau fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yukinobu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Yukinobu as Nouveau shoots in.
Yukinobu looks to land a body kick but Nouveau moved away.
Yukinobu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nouveau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yukinobu throws a head kick that misses.
Nouveau is looking for a counter combo.
Yukinobu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nouveau at a distance.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yukinobu pinned against the cage. Yukinobu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yukinobu jabs at Nouveau's body.
Yukinobu lands the left hand.
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!
Yukinobu pushes Nouveau away with a front kick.#CL2#
Yukinobu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nouveau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Yukinobu breaks from the clinch.
Yukinobu scores with a jab.#T3#
Nouveau closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Yukinobu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yukinobu. #SU2#
Yukinobu gets to his feet. Nouveau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nouveau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nouveau has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu looks to land a combination but Nouveau avoids it well.
Nouveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yukinobu manages to circle out of the way.
Yukinobu scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nouveau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nouveau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yukinobu connects with a body shot.
Yukinobu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.#TD2#
Yukinobu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nouveau's half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yukinobu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nouveau defending well though.
Nouveau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nouveau.
Nouveau keeping full guard, as Yukinobu tries to pass.
Yukinobu stands up over Nouveau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau striking off his back but it's not causing Yukinobu any problems.
Yukinobu throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely.
Yukinobu scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yukinobu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The defeated Theodore Nouveau had this to say: 'what a mess...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2020

#R1#
Nouveau slips a jab from Walker.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nouveau. #TD#
Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nouveau cracks Walker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nouveau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Nouveau has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Nouveau gets a double leg takedown into Walker's guard.
Nouveau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Nouveau controlling from the top position. #T1#
Nouveau advances position into side control!
Walker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nouveau connects with a decent elbow.
Walker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nouveau passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walker!
Walker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nouveau lands with some strikes.#ROC#Walker is rocked!#SUB#
Nouveau looking to isolate an arm here. Walker doesn't see it coming and as Nouveau extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nouveau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Dong
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1##TD#
Nouveau feints and as Branko raises his hands in defense, Nouveau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nouveau defends it easily.#SUB2#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.#SUB2#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nouveau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nouveau looking to pass the guard.
Nouveau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Branko looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Branko slips nicely into half guard.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nouveau gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nouveau is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard. #REVR#
Nouveau landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nouveau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nouveau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nouveau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nouveau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nouveau has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nouveau defends it easily.
Nouveau is working Branko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nouveau stays in close to Branko's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Branko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nouveau has his hands clasped together but Branko extends and breaks Nouveau's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Branko.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko!
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SMASH: Dong vs Trump
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nouveau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nouveau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nouveau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nouveau can't break the clinch.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Nouveau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nouveau has Benderson pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Nouveau slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Benderson. #TD#
Nouveau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benderson tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.#T2#
Nouveau lands strikes from half guard.
Benderson is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?
Nouveau trying to control from half guard but Benderson is working away. #SUB#
Nouveau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau is pressing down on Benderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benderson is holding on for now.
Nouveau is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau 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.
Benderson wants to improve his position but Nouveau is controlling well. #T3#
Benderson has his hands clasped together around Nouveau's back. He's all about the action.
Nouveau is stalling here. Benderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nouveau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nouveau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Benderson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nouveau is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nouveau gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nouveau gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nouveau apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Benderson misses.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Nouveau pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but Nouveau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Nouveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Benderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown into Benderson's guard.
Benderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Benderson is keeping the position.
Nouveau throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nouveau walks into a straight right hand from Benderson.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Nouveau avoids it with no problem.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benderson is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Benderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Benderson circles away easily
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nouveau dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Nouveau's shoulder, as Nouveau tries to avoid the shot.
Nouveau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benderson swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benderson with a nice cross.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benderson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nouveau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benderson.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nouveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Nouveau managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Henson Benderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Benderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benderson works on Nouveau's body with a couple of short punches.
Nouveau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Nouveau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nouveau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benderson walks away with a smile on his face. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nouveau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Nouveau avoids it with no problem.
Nouveau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benderson cracks Nouveau with an open hand slap.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Nouveau dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.#TD#
Benderson gets caught napping as Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown. Benderson manages to retain guard.#T4#
Benderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benderson's guard.
Nouveau prevents Benderson from improving his position.#SUB#
Nouveau trying to work for an americana but Benderson has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benderson, not yet.
Nouveau trying to control but Benderson is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson is trying to keep Nouveau in close.
Benderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nouveau tries to clinch
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Benderson darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.
Nouveau jumps guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Benderson. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Nouveau prevents a body shot from Benderson.
Nouveau takes an elbow to the temple.
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nouveau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nouveau goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Benderson circles away easily
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Nouveau. #CL2#
Nouveau gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Nouveau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nouveau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nouveau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nouveau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Benderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nouveau drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Nouveau is looking to control Benderson's arms but Benderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nouveau has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benderson. #T3#
Nouveau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benderson after a bit of a struggle.
Nouveau avoiding damage.
Benderson digs a right hand underneath Nouveau's ribcage. Nouveau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nouveau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Benderson tests Nouveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Nouveau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Nouveau avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Benderson instigates a clinch.
Nouveau tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henson Benderson made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot throws out a powerful jab.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Shot sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Nouveau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shot throws the left hand but Nouveau avoids the punch easily.
Nouveau with a hook.
Shot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shot wants it to stay on the feet.
Shot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nouveau throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Shot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shot just misses with a punch to the body.
Shot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shot tries to sprawl but Nouveau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau prevents Shot from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shot is defending against the submission attempts here by Nouveau. #T1#
Shot is looking to improve his position.
Nouveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shot defending well though.
Nouveau is thwarting Shot's attempts to control the position.
Shot is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shot misses with a double jab.
Nouveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Nouveau.
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up with Shot, looking for a takedown. Nouveau pushes Shot against the cage but Shot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shot leaves Nouveau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Nouveau with that takedown attempt.
Shot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Shot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nouveau looks winded!
Shot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Nouveau dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Shot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nouveau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nouveau goes for a double leg but Shot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shot continues to drive forward.
Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Nouveau walks into a stiff left hand from Shot.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shot avoids it really well and circles away.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Shot gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Nouveau circles away.
Nice cross by Shot.
Nouveau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Shot sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shot lands a nice shot that snaps Nouveau's head back.
Shot lands with a straight right. Nouveau didn't see that one coming.
Nouveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau tries to move into range but Shot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nouveau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shot keeps control of Nouveau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shot lands an uppercut.
Nouveau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shot is trying to stall.
Nouveau lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Shot has been cut.#BC2#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Shot lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nouveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Shot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Sebastian Shot is winning the standup battle so far.
Nouveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shot is looking to counter punch.
Nouveau shoots in but Shot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shot keeps the fight on the outside.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Shot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Shot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shot defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Shot. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot throws a jab when Nouveau was well out of range.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Nouveau slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Nouveau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nouveau moves away from the strike by Shot.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shot as he jumps to the side.
Shot with a hook.#T3#
Shot throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shot wants it to stay on the feet.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Shot. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
Shot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nouveau tries to land a leg kick but Shot saw it coming and moves away.
Shot scores with a jab.
Nouveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shot throws a jab when Nouveau was well out of range.
Nouveau blocks a jab.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot tries to land a front kick but Nouveau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Nouveau's head but Nouveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Shot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Shot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nouveau dodges an elbow strike from Shot.
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!
Shot slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Nouveau has hold of one of Shot's legs. Shot is fighting the takedown attempt but Nouveau gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet. #SUB2#
Nouveau 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.
Shot seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Shot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shot scores with the left hand. Nouveau knows he should have avoided that one.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Shot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shot missing with a left hand there. Nouveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Shot.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Nouveau moved out of range.
Shot misses with a straight right.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shot as he avoids it easily.
Shot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Nouveau moved out of range.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau wants to counter with a clinch but Shot pushes him away.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Nouveau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nouveau has Shot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shot swings wildly with an uppercut but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot throws a head punch that misses.
Shot gets underhooks to prevent Nouveau's takedown attempt. #T2#
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shot to keep the fight standing.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nouveau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shot scores with a shot to the side of Nouveau's head.
Shot trying to control the position but instead, Nouveau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shot into the cage.
Nouveau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot can't find room to land a body shot as Nouveau controls the action.
Shot misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Nouveau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nouveau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but Shot is proving a slippery customer.
Shot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shot wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving. #T3#
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shot.
Shot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nouveau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Shot is posturing up here but Nouveau has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shot tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shot has to tap! Slick submission there by Nouveau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Marciano
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Durruti counters with a crisp one two that drops Nouveau! Durruti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nouveau to his feet! Nouveau is in big trouble!#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Durruti throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nouveau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durruti defends it well.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Durruti finish him?#TD2#
Nouveau gets a takedown into half guard.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau throws a strike but Durruti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Durruti keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nouveau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durruti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nouveau has Durruti in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nouveau working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Durruti has passed into half guard! #T1#
Durruti is thwarting Nouveau's attempts to control the position.
Nouveau tries to get to full guard but Durruti has control of the leg.
Durruti controlling the action here.
Nouveau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durruti.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom.
Nouveau is trying to stand back up but Durruti is controlling him #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durruti is thwarting Nouveau's attempts to control the position.
Durruti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durruti is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nouveau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buenaventura Durruti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nouveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nouveau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nouveau lands a body shot.
Nouveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Nouveau looks to move away, Durruti throws a big counter combo but Nouveau just gets out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Durruti.
A head kick misses from Nouveau. #TD2#
Nouveau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Nouveau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Durruti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Durruti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Durruti! #REVR#
Durruti is staying tight to Nouveau's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nouveau tries to hold on but Durruti postures up.
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 Buenaventura Durruti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durruti's waist but Durruti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Durruti throwing a counter right hand but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Nouveau throws a sloppy head kick
and Durruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durruti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Buenaventura Durruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Durruti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Durruti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durruti counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nouveau doesn't manage to clinch there - Durruti circles away.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durruti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nouveau moves to clinch but Durruti breaks away
and Durruti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Durruti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Durruti counters with a crisp right that sends Nouveau to the canvas! Durruti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buenaventura Durruti!
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Nouveau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steve's guard.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nouveau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nouveau trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Nouveau passes Steve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nouveau throwing shots but Steve is blocking nicely.
Nouveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve defending well though.
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Nouveau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steve looks winded!
Nouveau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nouveau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nouveau is working for a submission of some sort.
Nouveau controlling the pace. #T3#
Nouveau has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but Steve is squirming around nicely.
Nouveau landing strikes from the mount and Steve is in trouble!
Nouveau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nouveau sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Steve that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4##SUB#
Nouveau goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Steve is on top in guard.
Nouveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nouveau, not yet.
Nouveau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Nouveau isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steve stacks Nouveau on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steve!
Nouveau tries to buck Steve off but Steve is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve working away.
Nouveau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steve off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
That's time! Nouveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nouveau moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nouveau. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nouveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeps control of Nouveau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nouveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Nouveau effectively controlling the action here.
Nouveau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Nouveau trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nouveau into the cage.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nouveau rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nouveau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Nouveau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steve is trying to defend but Nouveau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steve is not content to let Nouveau control the position.#T2#
Nouveau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nouveau is stalling here. Steve is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nouveau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steve has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Steve working away.#T3#
Nouveau tries to buck Steve off but Steve is having none of it.
Nouveau manages to get back to half guard.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Nouveau is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nouveau trying to hold on to Steve's head to control him but Steve postures up. #SUB#
Nouveau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve stops Nouveau from getting back to his feet.
Nouveau is trying to maintain the position but Steve is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
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 Theodore Nouveau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Nouveau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Nouveau fails to pull guard.
Steve is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nouveau is pushing Steve up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Nouveau drives through with a takedown into Steve's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nouveau won't allow Steve to get back to his feet.
Nouveau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nouveau controlling from the top position. #T2#
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Nouveau throws a strike but Steve rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nouveau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steve has picked Nouveau up and slammed him! Nouveau can't keep hold of the triangle and Steve manages to pass to side control!
Nouveau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nouveau looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nouveau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Nouveau is trying to keep Steve in close.
Nouveau is pulling down on Steve's head to control his posture.
Steve preventing the sweep.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here.
Nouveau looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nouveau managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Nouveau misses
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Nouveau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nouveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Nouveau fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brock Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nouveau 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: RFC: Conor vs. Alyoshin 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau shoots in but Krawlee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krawlee feints the counter takedown.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Krawlee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krawlee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krawlee wants it to stay on the feet.
Krawlee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawlee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nouveau should have avoided that one.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krawlee counters with a series of strikes. Nouveau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nouveau wants to clinch.
Krawlee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nouveau throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Krawlee as Nouveau shoots in.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Krawlee is having none of it.
Nouveau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nouveau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Nouveau scores with a takedown into Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Nouveau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Krawlee is staying active underneath Nouveau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nouveau is really struggling to control Krawlee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.
Krawlee is controlling Nouveau's trapped leg to prevent Nouveau from advancing to side control.
Krawlee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nouveau has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Nouveau is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Krawlee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Krawlee is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nouveau breaks from Krawlee's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Nouveau goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Krawlee turns into him and now he's in Nouveau's guard.
Krawlee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Nouveau is keeping the position.
Nouveau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krawlee trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #T4#
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep.
Nouveau defending against the ground and pound.
Nouveau isn't going anywhere.
Krawlee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nouveau is trying to get back to half guard.
Krawlee controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kreepee Krawlee 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.#R2#
Krawlee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Krawlee circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krawlee! But no joy.
Nouveau looks for a takedown but Krawlee sprawls well.
Nouveau moves to clinch but Krawlee breaks away
and Nouveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Krawlee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krawlee thows a leg kick but Nouveau checks it #TD#
and Nouveau decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krawlee's guard.#T1#
Krawlee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Nouveau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Krawlee sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nouveau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krawlee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krawlee connects with the punch.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kreepee Krawlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nouveau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krawlee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nouveau fails to land the takedown.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee connects with a body shot that sends Nouveau's belly button to the back.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Krawlee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot by Krawlee.#T3##TD2#
Krawlee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nouveau throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krawlee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nouveau is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krawlee is pressing down on Nouveau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nouveau is holding on for now.
Nouveau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.
Nouveau tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.#T4#
Krawlee throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Krawlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nouveau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krawlee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krawlee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Nouveau is having none of it.
Krawlee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nouveau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Nouveau is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kreepee Krawlee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krawlee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krawlee swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Krawlee sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nouveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Krawlee.
Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krawlee wants it to stay on the feet.
Krawlee scores with a shot to the body.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but Nouveau shows good takedown defense.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##TD2#
Krawlee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krawlee is standing up over Nouveau. Nouveau looks to escape but Krawlee dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Krawlee trying to control the position but Nouveau is working away.
Krawlee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nouveau being controlled for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krawlee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nouveau wants to control but Krawlee postures up.#SUB2#
Krawlee has hold of Nouveau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nouveau seems comfortable defending it but Krawlee has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nouveau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nouveau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krawlee couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kreepee Krawlee!
A relieved looking Kreepee Krawlee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Theodore Nouveau had this to say: 'what a mess...'.

Event: RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio is looking to counter punch.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away easily
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Bonifacio scores with a jab. Nouveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonifacio blocks a leg kick.
Nouveau misses the shot to the body.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bonifacio forces Nouveau back against the cage and clinches.
Nouveau is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio has Nouveau pressed against the cage, preventing Nouveau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonifacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL#
Nouveau tries to keep at a distance but Bonifacio has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
Nouveau is stalling here.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Nouveau's ribcage. Nouveau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonifacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nouveau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonifacio defends well and Nouveau ends up having to push Bonifacio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nouveau misses with a body shot.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away easily
and Bonifacio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nouveau looks winded!#T2#
Bonifacio lands with a straight right. Nouveau didn't see that one coming.
Nouveau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a big right hand! Oh Nouveau is in trouble here! Bonifacio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Nouveau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nouveau is standing up over Little. Little looks to escape but Nouveau dives into side control. #REVR#
Little is looking to regain half guard here but Nouveau keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Nouveau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nouveau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.
Nouveau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Little down.
Little trying to remain calm as Nouveau controls from the top position.#T1#
Little tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nouveau remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nouveau lands a nice forearm strike.
Nouveau moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Little takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Little tries to improve position but can't.
Nouveau working away.#SUB2#
Nouveau is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Little is trying to escape and Nouveau transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Little is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nouveau! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 41
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Nouveau misses with a takedown #KD#
and Kenobi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nouveau! Kenobi lets Nouveau back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Kenobi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenobi finish him?
Kenobi lands a body shot.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau wants to clinch but Kenobi slips to the side#KD#
and Kenobi counters with a nice right hand that sends Nouveau toppling to the canvas! Nouveau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kenobi finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau shoots in for a double leg but Kenobi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenobi throws a quick counter head kick but Nouveau was just out of range.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kenobi lunges at Nouveau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nouveau's hand.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Kenobi shows good takedown defense.
Kenobi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Kenobi drops Nouveau with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nouveau! Kenobi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Wan Kenobi!
A very excited looking Obi Wan Kenobi 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.
The defeated Theodore Nouveau had this to say: 'what a mess...'.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 39
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delarock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Delarock checks the leg kick.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delarock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Delarock throws a combination. Nouveau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delarock sprawls well. Delarock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Chok Delarock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Delarock looks to land a combination but Nouveau avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Delarock. Those never looked like landing.
Nouveau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delarock tries to score with a low kick but Nouveau moves his leg out of the way.
Delarock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delarock is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Delarock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nouveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Delarock as he connects with a hook.
Delarock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nouveau slips under a jab.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delarock.#TD2#
Nouveau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nouveau seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Nouveau stands up out of the half guard.
A low kick from Nouveau misses
and Delarock counters with a three punch combo that has Nouveau backing up. Nouveau nods at Delarock to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau goes for a double leg but Delarock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delarock continues to drive forward.
Delarock scores with a jab to the body.
Delarock throws a body punch but Nouveau moves out of range.
Delarock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nouveau misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Nouveau gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Delarock lands a takedown into guard.
Delarock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delarock is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Delarock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Nouveau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delarock landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to cinch up a triangle. Delarock throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nouveau's body to avoid the submission. Nouveau has instead reached around Delarock's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nouveau arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: RapidFC 55
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Nouveau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Nouveau persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nouveau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nouveau stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Nouveau pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Nouveau gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nouveau's coach down at The Kegerator - 650$ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nouveau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Nouveau finds it's target.#TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nouveau wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Nouveau is defending the position.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is stalling here. Nouveau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nouveau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nouveau is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nouveau with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee looking to control.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nouveau's guard. #REVR#
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Nouveau has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee works over Nouveau with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Nouveau is retaining full guard.
Lee is in close to Nouveau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nouveau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nouveau looking to control.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely. #T4#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nouveau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nouveau's head.
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Nouveau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee 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.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
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 John Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Nouveau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.
Nouveau tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Nouveau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lee is trying to control Nouveau's posture but Nouveau avoids it. #T1#
Nouveau wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nouveau off and has taken his back!
Nouveau looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee. #SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
John Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Nouveau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nouveau is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Nouveau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nouveau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee postures up.
Nouveau wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Nouveau is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee landing strikes.
Nouveau tries to improve position but can't.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.
Nouveau gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nouveau's face.
Lee landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nouveau has worked his arm free - good work by Nouveau!
Lee misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Lee wants to take a breather but Nouveau manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lee.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Nouveau keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Nouveau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Lee wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau slips nicely into half guard.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tests Nouveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nouveau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nouveau circles away quickly and effectively.
Nouveau misses with a head kick.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Nouveau feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Nouveau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nouveau wants to get back to his feet.
Nouveau is not content to let Lee control the position.#T1#
Nouveau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nouveau trying to control here.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is keen to just control but Nouveau is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nouveau is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Nouveau is working away.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee working Nouveau over with strikes. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Nouveau is defending well.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nouveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nouveau is looking to escape.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nouveau actively working from the bottom here.
Lee prevents Nouveau from improving his position.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nouveau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
Lee is looking to stall here but Nouveau recovers full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving. #T4#
Lee postures up.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
John Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nouveau missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lee!
In his post fight interview, John Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jun moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Jun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jun looks to land a combination but Nouveau avoids it well.
Nouveau throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Jun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jun.
Nouveau is trying to control the position but Jun postures up.
Nouveau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nouveau wants to sweep here but Jun controlling him for the moment.
Jun cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
Jun cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
Jun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jun with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Nouveau is rocked!
Jun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Nouveau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jun advances position into side control!
Jun lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Jun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nouveau is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Nouveau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nouveau is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jun tries to score with some ground and pound. Nouveau controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Jun lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jun is chipping away with strikes.
Jun cracks Nouveau with a big elbow. #T2#
Jun lands some shots froms side control.
Jun in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nouveau looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jun turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Jun!

Event: RapidFC 47
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Nouveau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamogawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nouveau is in Kamogawa's guard.
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Nouveau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nouveau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nouveau looking to pass the guard.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Nouveau passes Kamogawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Nouveau is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Nouveau 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.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Nouveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura here.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Nouveau has control of the leg. #T1#
Nouveau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nouveau is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau is trying to control. Kamogawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamogawa has a hand on Nouveau's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nouveau takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Nouveau wants to finish this one by submission but Kamogawa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nouveau.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamogawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nouveau lands a nice shot to the head.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nouveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nouveau sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kamogawa is squirming around, avoiding Nouveau's attempts to control the action.
Nouveau prevents Kamogawa from getting the reversal.
Nouveau lands a big shot there that rocks Kamogawa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nouveau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kamogawa hang on?#SUB#
Nouveau has hold of Kamogawa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kamogawa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Nouveau postures up.#SUB#
Nouveau looking for a guillotine from mount but Kamogawa is having none of it. #SUB#
Nouveau jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kamogawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nouveau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.
Nouveau in side control, throwing shots but Kamogawa defends.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep.
Nouveau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nouveau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kamogawa is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nouveau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nouveau working away.#T3#
Kamogawa is trying to improve his position.
Nouveau tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kamogawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nouveau cracks Kamogawa with a big right hand but Kamogawa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nouveau tries to move to mount but Kamogawa blocks the move with his legs.
Kamogawa parries the strikes from Nouveau easily there. Nouveau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamogawa to escape.
Nouveau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamogawa is avoiding damage well.
Nouveau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamogawa some visible discomfort.
Kamogawa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nouveau.
Kamogawa is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nouveau tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nouveau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kamogawa to see if he's OK.
Nouveau tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Nouveau are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Nouveau passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamogawa!
Kamogawa wants to hold on but Nouveau pushes him away.
Kamogawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Nouveau thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Nouveau with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!#SUB#
Nouveau is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kamogawa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nouveau tries to clinch there but Kamogawa circles away.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamogawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nouveau can pounce on him.
Kamogawa thuds a left hand into Nouveau's body.
Nouveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the head.
Nouveau throws a body kick that misses
and Kamogawa scores with a counter punch that sends Nouveau to the canvas! Kamogawa smells blood - he's punishing Nouveau with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nouveau has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
An out of breath Genji Kamogawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1##TD#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delarock has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mahogany Temple. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nouveau seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delarock connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but Delarock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
Nouveau is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Delarock reverses the position - he's now on top in Nouveau's guard.
Delarock chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delarock cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
Delarock wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Delarock lying in Nouveau's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Nouveau decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Delarock taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 20
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
Nouveau drives through with a takedown into Zyx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zyx looking to control.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Zyx keeps moving.
Nouveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zyx looking to control.
Nouveau wants to stand but Zyx has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Zyx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zyx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xix Zyx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nouveau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zyx defends it well.
Nouveau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nouveau prevents Zyx from improving his position.
Zyx is looking to escape.#SUB#
Nouveau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Nouveau seems to be looking for submissions.
Nouveau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zyx tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.
Nouveau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Nouveau in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zyx tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nouveau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!
Xix Zyx spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you eceryone i shall return. !!! DROP THE MIC'.

Event: RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Chin misses with a low kick.
Nouveau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Chin tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Chin is pressed up against the cage. Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chin down to the mat. Chin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nouveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nouveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chin tries to bum rush Nouveau with a series of wild strikes but Nouveau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nouveau but Nouveau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uriah Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chin moves into the clinch.
Nouveau is looking for a takedown.
Chin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nouveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Nouveau is trying to break free.
Chin landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chin landing knees to the body. #T1#
Nouveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chin lands a knee to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Nouveau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chin crunches a lovely knee into Nouveau's ribcage.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Chin lands with a left to the head.
Chin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nouveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nouveau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chin landing knees to the head.
Chin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Chin. #TD#
Nouveau jumps guard.
Chin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nouveau haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chin won't allow Nouveau to get back to his feet. #T2#
Chin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nouveau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chin lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Nouveau jumps guard but Chin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chin looking to throw knees to the head but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Chin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nouveau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nouveau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chin can turn it around.
Chin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Chin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chin crunches a lovely knee into Nouveau's ribcage.
Chin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nouveau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Chin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chin crunches a lovely knee into Nouveau's ribcage.
Chin landing knees to the head.
Nouveau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chin after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chin obliges.
A shot in the inside from Chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nouveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chin working Nouveau over with knees to the body.
Chin lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Chin.
Chin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Chin connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Nouveau is rocked!
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Chin drops Nouveau with a big knee straight up the middle! Nouveau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Chin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chin landing knees to the head.
Nouveau is pressed against the cage. Chin pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Nouveau! Two more big strikes from Chin and Nouveau crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Uriah Chin!
Uriah Chin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RapidFC 34
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Schroder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nouveau!
Nouveau is not content to let Schroder control the position.
Nouveau struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schroder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nouveau, who protects the arm well.
Nouveau is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Schroder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nouveau's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nouveau is trying to get back to his feet.
Nouveau is trying to get back to half guard.
Nouveau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schroder working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nouveau pushes Schroder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schroder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schroder's guard.
Nouveau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schroder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nouveau keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nouveau is posturing up here but Schroder has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nouveau tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nouveau has to tap! Slick submission there by Schroder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ariel Schroder!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 10
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau shoots in but Jain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jain misses the target.
Jain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jain scores with a jab to the body.
Jain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nouveau.
Jain connects with a body shot.
Jain lands a slapping body shot.
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Jain counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau fails to land the takedown.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Jain finish him?
Moganesh Jain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau looks winded!
Nouveau misses with a few strikes there.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Jain measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nouveau! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Graybeard connects with the punch.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Graybeard counters with a huge left! Nouveau is in big trouble! He's backing up but Graybeard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nouveau from any more damage. A dominating finish by Graybeard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Richards drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Nouveau manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Richards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Richards feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Richards has Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Nouveau breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nouveau as Richards shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards tries a body shot but Nouveau blocks it.
Nouveau has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Richards manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Nouveau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nouveau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richards passes into half guard.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Richards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nouveau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Richards working over Nouveau with some ground and pound. Nouveau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nouveau's head.
Richards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Nouveau is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nouveau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richards cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
Oh Nouveau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Richards is in close to Nouveau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nouveau is controlling Richards's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richards's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richards trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richards's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nouveau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Nouveau's legs - danger averted.
Richards controlling from the top position.
Nouveau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Richards is controlling Nouveau's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Richards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richards is controlling Nouveau's trapped leg to prevent Nouveau from advancing to side control.
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards is still trying to improve position.
Richards wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Richards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nouveau blocks the strikes from Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Richards fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Richards clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Richards works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nouveau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richards postures up and lands a big shot to Nouveau's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Nouveau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nouveau's head.
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards working some strikes from top position.
Richards postures up and lands a big shot to Nouveau's brow. #SUB#
Nouveau has an active guard here but Richards has managed to pass into half guard.
Richard Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards working over Nouveau with some ground and pound. Nouveau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richards drops an elbow to the side of Nouveau's head. #T2#
Richards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nouveau is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards is nestled in close to Nouveau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nouveau is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nouveau keeps working.
Richards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nouveau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Richards working Nouveau over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Richards.
Richards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richards moves nicely into side control.
Nouveau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nouveau wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Richards has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nouveau is looking to improve his position.
Richards wants to control but Nouveau is keeping him busy. #T4#
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richards is nestled in close to Nouveau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richards is stalling here. Nouveau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Richards seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nouveau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards is trying to control Nouveau's posture but Nouveau avoids it.
Richards sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards trying to hold on to Nouveau's head to control him but Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nouveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nouveau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richards throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards stands up over Nouveau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.#T1#
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards forces his way into half guard.
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nouveau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nouveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
Richard Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nouveau closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Nouveau didn't expect that. #SUB#
Nouveau is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Richards frees his head nicely. Oh but Nouveau has switched to an armbar! Richards is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahr is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Ahr circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nouveau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nouveau tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nouveau shoots in but Ahr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustav Ahr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahr wants it to stay on the feet.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nouveau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Ahr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nouveau.
Ahr cracks a nice hook into Nouveau's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nouveau walks into a stiff left hand from Ahr.
Ahr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Nouveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nouveau.
Ahr with a hook.
Nouveau misses with a hook.
Ahr lands a right hook to the body.
Ahr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nouveau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Ahr gets caught flat footed, as Nouveau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ahr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Ahr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nouveau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Ahr gets a takedown into half guard.
Nouveau taking some punishment here, with Ahr in his half guard. #ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#T2#
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr is nestled in close to Nouveau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Ahr finish him?
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nouveau's head.
Nouveau is staying active underneath Ahr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahr looks to land a strike but Nouveau avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau working a defensive guard here.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but Ahr is proving a slippery customer.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nouveau pulls Ahr in to control the position. #SUB2#
Ahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Nouveau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahr cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahr working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nouveau can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nouveau is holding on to half guard well.
Nouveau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nouveau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nouveau controlling the position for now.#T4#
Nice strikes from Ahr there.
Nouveau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahr distracts Nouveau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nouveau looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr passes Nouveau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nouveau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahr wants to control but Nouveau is keeping him busy.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr working the head and body with strikes.
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!#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahr pulls his head out easily.
Ahr lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nouveau quite badly. Nouveau pulls Ahr in close trying to recover. Ahr postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nouveau on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nouveau doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Baly shoots in for a takedown but Nouveau shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Baly against the cage.
Nouveau stalling in the clinch.
Baly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nouveau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baly tries for a takedown but Nouveau manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nouveau is trying to trip Baly. He has hold of a leg but Baly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nouveau persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nouveau scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nouveau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nouveau has Baly in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baly defends well.
Nouveau looking to control. #T1#
Baly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully.
Nouveau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baly cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nouveau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nouveau wants to sweep but no luck.
Baly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully. #T3#
Baly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nouveau strikes from his own guard.
Baly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Baly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nouveau gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Nouveau trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
Nouveau won't allow Baly to sweep him here.
Nouveau postures up.
Baly keeping full guard, as Nouveau tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau won't allow Baly to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baly has a closed guard, preventing Nouveau from standing up.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Baly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nouveau shoots in but Baly avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nouveau looking to score a takedown here. Baly is defending well but Nouveau drives through and ends up in Baly's guard.
Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Baly is keeping the position.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baly holds on and takes a little breather.
Nouveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nouveau trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Baly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baly is trying to control the position but Nouveau postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mohammed Baly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in and bounces Baly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Baly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Baly looking to control.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Baly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nouveau wants to sweep here but Baly controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baly won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here. #T3#
Baly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Nouveau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nouveau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nouveau wants to control but Baly passes easily into half guard.
Nouveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baly passes into side control, despite Nouveau's attempt to control the position.
Nouveau is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Nouveau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Baly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nouveau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nouveau looking for submissions off his back.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nouveau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baly prevents Nouveau from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nouveau circles away.
Baly misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Nouveau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nouveau.
Baly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nouveau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nouveau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nouveau tries to score a body lock takedown but Baly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nouveau decides to pull guard.
Baly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baly looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau has his foot on Baly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baly works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baly throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely.
Baly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Nouveau throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Nouveau working for submissions but it's allowed Baly to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baly pulls his head out easily.
Baly drops an elbow to the side of Nouveau's head.
Nouveau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baly is working away from the top position though.
Baly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nouveau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Baly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Baly is trying to control the action in half guard but Nouveau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom.
Baly controlling the action here.
Nouveau is staying active underneath Baly, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baly slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown into Baly's guard.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Baly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baly working a defensive guard but Nouveau manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nouveau is looking to take a break and control but Baly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Baly can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Baly is working from the bottom.
Baly trying to remain calm as Nouveau controls from the top position.
Baly dodges the ground and pound from Nouveau.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but Baly denies him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Nouveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nouveau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!

Event: IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Buonarroti Simoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buonarroti Simoni with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Nouveau avoids the damage to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to throw knees to the head but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Nouveau wants to take the fight to the mat but Buonarroti Simoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nouveau avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Nouveau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buonarroti Simoni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buonarroti Simoni's waist but Buonarroti Simoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off. #CL2#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Buonarroti Simoni against the cage.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buonarroti Simoni just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nouveau looks winded!
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Buonarroti Simoni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nouveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buonarroti Simoni letting Nouveau take a breather here.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the body.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buonarroti Simoni can't get the takedown. #T2#
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buonarroti Simoni working Nouveau over with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown.
Buonarroti Simoni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nouveau prevents it. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#TD#
Buonarroti Simoni tightens his grip and picks Nouveau up, before dumping him to the ground. Nouveau manages to land in guard.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Buonarroti Simoni finish him?
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
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.
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buonarroti Simoni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to land a body kick
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nouveau's sensitive parts.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down. #T2#
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a body kick that stops Nouveau in his tracks momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice body kick.
Nouveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nouveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Nouveau avoided it.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Nouveau's front leg.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buonarroti Simoni scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nouveau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buonarroti Simoni.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Buonarroti Simoni gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nouveau's calf.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nouveau's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a hook.
Nouveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well.
As Nouveau looks to move away, Buonarroti Simoni throws a big counter combo but Nouveau just gets out of the way.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Buonarroti Simoni tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nouveau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buonarroti Simoni walks away with a smile on his face. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2##TD2#
Nouveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau controlling the action here.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nouveau tries to escape but Buonarroti Simoni has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Nouveau right now.
Buonarroti Simoni gets his hands free as Nouveau looks to control. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni biding his time, controlling Nouveau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position well here. Nouveau rolled but Buonarroti Simoni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buonarroti Simoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA 21:03
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahr counters with a straight right hand.
Ahr scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches.
Ahr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahr presses Nouveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Ahr lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Nouveau manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Ahr.
Nouveau throws a front kick that sends Ahr stumbling back into the cage.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Nouveau working for a triangle but Ahr defends it easily. #T1#
Nouveau looking to control.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nouveau's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nouveau wants to stand up but Ahr is controlling him.
Ahr won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here. #T2#
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#SUB2#
Nouveau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahr is aware though and is defending well.
Ahr trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Ahr finish him?
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Nouveau has an active guard here but Ahr has managed to pass into half guard.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahr lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ahr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahr connects with a nice short shot to Nouveau's temple.
Nouveau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahr is thwarting Nouveau's attempts to control the position.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr scores with a big shot! Nouveau's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nouveau! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barayev trying to control but Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau prevents Barayev from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nouveau lands a nice short elbow.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau working over Barayev with some ground and pound. Barayev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barayev regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nouveau is aware though and is defending well.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barayev's guard.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Nouveau is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nouveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nouveau working the ground and pound effectively.
Barayev working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Nouveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nouveau controlling his opponent.
Nouveau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nouveau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barayev's face.
Nouveau throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nouveau lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Barayev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Barayev 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.
Barayev wants to pass the guard but Nouveau is keeping the position.
Nouveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a triangle but Barayev pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barayev advances position into side control!#SUB#
Barayev is trying to get an arm triangle but Nouveau is defending well. #SUB#
Barayev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nouveau, who protects the arm well.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barayev tries for a kimura but Nouveau is defending well. #SUB#
Barayev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Barayev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau struggling a bit here.
Nouveau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barayev has hold of Nouveau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nouveau seems comfortable defending it but Barayev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nouveau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nouveau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barayev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslanbek Barayev!
An out of breath Aslanbek Barayev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Davids connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nouveau's hands.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davids lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davids scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nouveau dodges the punch combination from Davids.
Davids digs a good hook to Nouveau's body.
Nouveau throws a leg kick but Davids checks it.
A shot to the liver by Davids. Beautiful body shot.
Nouveau dives in and grabs Davids's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davids pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Davids lands a glancing blow to the side of Nouveau's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davids, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Nouveau has closed the distance and engaged Davids in a clinch.
Davids can't break the clinch.
Davids working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davids avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Davids's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davids gets underhooks to prevent Nouveau's takedown attempt.
Davids tries to break free but Nouveau pushes him back against the cage.
Davids works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davids has had enough of the clinch but Nouveau keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nouveau breaks from the clinch.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davids but Davids pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davids throwing a counter right hand but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
George Davids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Davids lands a jab.
Davids connects with a right hand. Nouveau shakes it off.
Davids scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Davids works the jab nicely.
Davids scores with a three punch combo!
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davids lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nouveau at a distance.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davids sprawls well. Davids wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
George Davids is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davids.
Nice shot lands for Davids.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davids sprawls well. Davids wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nouveau gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Nouveau misses with a left hand
and Nouveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Davids coming out on top.
Davids is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good exchange - Davids coming out on top.
Danga de danga de dang - Davids scores with a four punch combination!
Davids throws a nice looking combination but Nouveau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nouveau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Davids scores with a one two! Nouveau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nouveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davids circles away.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davids lands with an uppercut that bounces Nouveau off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Nouveau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davids counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davids throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nouveau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davids throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davids lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davids sizes up Nouveau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nouveau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Davids gets caught napping as Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown. Davids manages to retain guard.
Nouveau landing with the ground and pound.
Nouveau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nouveau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Nouveau with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Davids 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.
#R2#
Nouveau slips a jab and a cross from Davids.
Davids lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davids keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davids pinned against the cage. Davids gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davids connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids scores with a jab. Nouveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nouveau darts in trying to clinch
and Davids counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Davids scores with a three punch combo!
Davids displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
George Davids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Davids lands a nice hook to Nouveau's body. Nouveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nouveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davids manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nouveau working away.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Davids is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nouveau scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Nouveau has hold of Davids's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Davids seems comfortable defending it but Nouveau has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Davids is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Davids is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nouveau couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but Nouveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killer thinks about the counter body kick.
Killer throws a head kick that half lands.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Nouveau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nouveau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Nouveau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer tries to circle away but Nouveau has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Killer decides to pull guard.
Nouveau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau advances position into side control!
Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nouveau connects with a decent elbow.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nouveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nouveau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nouveau looks up at the clock and then as Killer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nouveau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Nouveau prevents Killer from escaping the position.
Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nouveau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killer some visible discomfort. #ROC#
Killer is rocked!
Nouveau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Killer is still in real trouble! Can Nouveau finish him?
Nouveau advances to full mount.
Nouveau loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Killer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nouveau land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nouveau stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: SPARTA 15: Smit vs. Gracie 2
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Sit Hirun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Nouveau clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch.
Nouveau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sit Hirun connects with a body shot that sends Nouveau's belly button to the back.
Sit Hirun scores with a body shot.
Sit Hirun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Sit Hirun lands a nice hook to Nouveau's body. Nouveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sit Hirun feints a jab promting Nouveau to slip. Sit Hirun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nouveau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau wants to clinch but Sit Hirun slips to the side#KD#
and Sit Hirun counters with a nice right hand that sends Nouveau toppling to the canvas! Nouveau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sit Hirun finish him?!
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Sit Hirun finish him?
Sit Hirun lands a brutal uppercut that launches Nouveau off his feet! Nouveau tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apidej Sit Hirun!
Apidej Sit Hirun decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SPARTA 11: Sakurai vs. Lapu
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Nouveau clinches.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Nouveau's head.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nouveau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Nouveau's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nouveau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Nouveau is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nouveau wants to clinch but Bonifacio slips to the side
and Bonifacio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonifacio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nouveau thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bonifacio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nouveau, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonifacio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nouveau or not.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Bonifacio is working Nouveau over against the cage.#BC#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Nouveau wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nouveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio. #TD#
Nouveau jumps guard and drags Bonifacio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a triangle but Bonifacio pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonifacio 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. #T3#
Bonifacio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nouveau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonifacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonifacio stays in close to Nouveau's body and controls the position.
Bonifacio prevents Nouveau from getting back to his feet.
Bonifacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonifacio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nouveau working a defensive guard here.
Nouveau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nouveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nouveau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nouveau controls Bonifacio momentarily but Bonifacio frees himself. #SUB#
Nouveau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonifacio's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nouveau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio 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.
#R2##TD#
Nouveau fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonifacio to the ground. Nouveau is now in Bonifacio's guard.
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
Nouveau throwing strikes from guard but Bonifacio blocks nicely.
Nouveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonifacio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bonifacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonifacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonifacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
Nouveau being controlled here momentarily.
Bonifacio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nouveau passes into half guard. #SU#
Nouveau decides to stand up.
Nouveau shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nouveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonifacio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nouveau somewhat.
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonifacio's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonifacio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nouveau won't allow Bonifacio to sweep him here. #SU#
Bonifacio is working an open guard so Nouveau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonifacio stalling the fight.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A short right from Bonifacio.
Nouveau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonifacio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Nouveau's head.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nouveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nouveau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Nouveau drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Nouveau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nouveau jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Nouveau around his waist. Nouveau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Nouveau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nouveau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonifacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio 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!
#R3#
Bonifacio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonifacio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nouveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Nouveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau tries to move into range but Bonifacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nouveau darts in trying to clinch
and Bonifacio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonifacio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nouveau takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonifacio as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Nouveau forces Bonifacio back against the cage and clinches.
Nouveau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Nouveau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Nouveau drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.
Bonifacio cracks Nouveau with a nice body shot.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nouveau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio is working Nouveau over against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau wants a takedown.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonifacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Bonifacio does it's job there.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bonifacio connects with a looping right hand.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nouveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nouveau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nouveau right on the button. Nouveau goes down! Bonifacio follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bonifacio gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
A victorious Andres Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPARTA 8: Floyd vs. Umbebe
Date: Jan 16, 2019

#R1#
Nouveau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Neys swivels and escapes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Neys 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 Nouveau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nouveau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nouveau showed some decent athleticism there.
De Neys is trying to stand up here but Nouveau is controlling him well.
Nouveau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Neys avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nouveau.
Nouveau lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Nouveau stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Neys's guard.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
De Neys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but De Neys is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
Nouveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Neys 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.
Nouveau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nouveau slips a nice elbow through De Neys's hands, connecting with De Neys's forehead.#SUB#
Nouveau is trying for a kimura here. De Neys looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nouveau wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: MAYWEATHER vs. YAMAMOTO
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nouveau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGregor jabs Nouveau right on the nose. Nouveau blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Nouveau shoots in and gets a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Nouveau might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McGregor is trying to control the position but Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nouveau advances to half guard.
Nouveau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nouveau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGregor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Nouveau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nouveau on the ground.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Nouveau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nouveau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nouveau prevents McGregor from improving his position.#T2#
Nouveau sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nouveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nouveau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregor avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Nouveau wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nouveau is nestled in close to McGregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Nouveau clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nouveau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGregor sprawls well initially but Nouveau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nouveau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Nouveau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nouveau preventing the sweep.
Nouveau works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
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 Connor McGregor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nouveau closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
Nouveau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Connor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nouveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and McGregor counters with a nice leg kick.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor stuns Nouveau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nouveau gets a clinch.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
McGregor lands an elbow just above Nouveau 's eye. #TD2#
McGregor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nouveau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGregor to the mat. McGregor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nouveau landing some decent shots from guard.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nouveau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
McGregor is stalling here. Nouveau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McGregor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nouveau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGregor is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Nouveau stands up and beckons McGregor to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nouveau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!#T3#
McGregor moves out of range as Nouveau throws a body kick.
McGregor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nouveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Nouveau's body.
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nouveau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Nouveau's head.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nouveau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Nouveau throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nouveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!
A head kick from McGregor lands but Nouveau takes it in his stride.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Nouveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregor is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
McGregor drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nouveau right on the button. Nouveau goes down! McGregor follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McGregor gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
After the fight, Connor McGregor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SPARTA 2: Smith vs. Ribeiro
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor lands with a cross.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGregor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nouveau will feel that in the morning.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.#ROC2#
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor cracks Nouveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor throws a nice head kick! #T1#
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nouveau shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nouveau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nouveau walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Nouveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor is positioning himself well to prevent Nouveau advancing to mount.
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!
McGregor missing with punches from the bottom.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGregor.#T2#
Nouveau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nouveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nouveau working some strikes from top position.
Nouveau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGregor wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nouveau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Nouveau throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nouveau throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Nouveau is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nouveau is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregor has wrist control.
Nouveau is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nouveau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nouveau decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
McGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Nouveau moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor lands a body shot.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor keeps Nouveau at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nouveau's hands.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor jabs Nouveau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Nouveau knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
McGregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Nouveau in the body.
Nouveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nouveau.
McGregor lands a front kick.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor checks a low kick from Nouveau.
A nice side step and McGregor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor. #T2#
McGregor throws a head kick that Nouveau semi-blocks.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nouveau takes a step back to recover.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Nouveau's head back.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Nouveau takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
McGregor cracks Nouveau with a good jab.#T3#
McGregor scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nouveau circles away quickly and effectively.
Nouveau attempts a counter takedown but McGregor avoids it well and moves away.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Nouveau.
Nouveau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Nouveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from McGregor. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGregor enables Nouveau to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nouveau 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. #T4##SUB#
Nouveau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nouveau, into his guard. #REVB#
McGregor wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
McGregor throws a strike but Nouveau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor lands a jab to Nouveau's midsection.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Nouveau off the cage and back into range.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nouveau throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGregor tries to sprawl but Nouveau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Nouveau throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor trying to control but Nouveau postures up. #T1#
Nouveau drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
Nouveau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nouveau there.
Nice strikes from Nouveau there.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Nouveau sits in half guard.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Nouveau has control of the leg.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nouveau. #T2#
Nouveau slows the pace down in half guard.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nouveau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nouveau wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Nouveau controlling the pace.
Nouveau wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Nouveau missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Nouveau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGregor!
McGregor pushes Nouveau away with a front kick.
McGregor delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Nouveau drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4##CL#
Nouveau moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from McGregor.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor tries to work over Nouveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nouveau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nouveau looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor tries a quick counter leg kick but Nouveau is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018

#R1#
Nouveau throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor stalks Nouveau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nouveau's face. Nouveau staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Nouveau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nouveau taking a breather.
Nouveau tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nouveau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Nouveau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nouveau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Nouveau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nouveau seems keen to control McGregor's posture.#SUB2#
Nouveau has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGregor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nouveau has tightened it up now! McGregor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2018

#R1#
Nouveau checks a leg kick nicely.
Nouveau slips a jab and a cross from De Neys.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Neys misses with a two punch combination.
De Neys tries a low kick but Nouveau avoids it.
De Neys scores with a one two! Nouveau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Neys misses with the combination.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Neys throws a low kick but Nouveau avoids it.
Nouveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Neys tries to avoid it but Nouveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Neys to the ground. De Neys escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cameron De Neys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
De Neys throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Neys is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nouveau dives into side control.
De Neys really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REVR##SU2#
Nouveau stands up and beckons De Neys to his feet.
De Neys keeps the fight on the outside.
De Neys defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.
De Neys feints a jab promting Nouveau to slip. De Neys then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nouveau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Neys looks to land a combination but Nouveau avoids it well.
De Neys scores with a three punch combo!
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!
De Neys closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Neys counters with a three punch combo that has Nouveau backing up. Nouveau nods at De Neys to acknowledge the strikes.
Nouveau looks winded!#T2#
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Neys misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Neys misses with a low kick.
Nouveau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nouveau slips a jab and a cross from De Neys.
Nouveau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Neys.
De Neys throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Neys as he jumps to the side.
De Neys shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nouveau eats them both and turns towards De Neys to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Neys scoring well with a low kick there.
De Neys fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Nouveau as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from De Neys misses. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Nouveau jumps into guard, dragging De Neys to the mat.
De Neys trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nouveau's guard.#SUB2#
Nouveau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nouveau is pulling down on De Neys's head. It's preventing any offense from De Neys, at least for the moment.
De Neys has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nouveau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nouveau, not yet. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nouveau is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nouveau content to stall in guard here.
Nouveau landing with the ground and pound.
Nouveau tries to free his leg and advance position but De Neys is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron De Neys 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.
#R2#
A low kick from De Neys misses #TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nouveau controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Neys can't keep his opponent in guard - Nouveau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to free his trapped foot but De Neys is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Neys knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nouveau on the ground.#T1#
De Neys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau throwing shots but De Neys is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
De Neys is defending against the submission attempts here by Nouveau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Neys is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nouveau is pressing down on De Neys's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Neys is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Nouveau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SU2#
Nouveau decides to stand up.
Nouveau checks a low kick from De Neys.
A bone on bone clash there as Nouveau blocks the leg kick. #T3#
De Neys misses with a double jab.
Nouveau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Neys misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Nouveau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Neys tried to score with a low kick but Nouveau checks it.#CL2#
De Neys gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch.
De Neys gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nouveau.
De Neys is trying to break the clinch but Nouveau has him pressed against the cage.
De Neys wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Nouveau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Nouveau blocks a leg kick.
De Neys shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Neys scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Neys sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cameron De Neys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
A punch combination from De Neys misses.
Cameron De Neys is winning the standup battle so far.
De Neys throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Neys pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nouveau back to the cage. De Neys follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Neys wants to slow Nouveau down by chopping away at his legs.
De Neys wants to land a leg kick but Nouveau is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from De Neys.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Neys.
De Neys fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nouveau dodges the punch combination from De Neys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron De Neys dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Neys swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nouveau is looking to clinch.
De Neys keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from De Neys misses #TD2#
and Nouveau counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nouveau in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... De Neys is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!

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