Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Chomofsky takes a swing at Noeigati's ribcage but misses.
Chomofsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noeigati circles away.
Chomofsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Chomofsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noeigati tries to move into range but Chomofsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chomofsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Chomofsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noeigati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Chomofsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noeigati defends well and Chomofsky ends up having to push Noeigati into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noeigati misses with the head strike.
Chomofsky prevents a body shot from Noeigati. #T1##TD#
Chomofsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a triangle here but Noeigati uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chomofsky is looking to regain half guard here but Noeigati keeps moving and retains side control.
Chomofsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Noeigati takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chomofsky is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Noeigati jumps into side control!
Chomofsky regains half guard.#T2#
Noeigati not doing much here. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noeigati pulls his head out easily.
Noeigati prevents Chomofsky from improving his position.#SUB#
Chomofsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomofsky is looking for a sweep. Noeigati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Well, if Noeigati is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noeigati's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noeigati takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd cheers as Chomofsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noeigati doesn't seem phased though.
Noeigati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chomofsky.
Noeigati looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noeigati defends it nicely.
Chomofsky with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chomofsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Noeigati has one foot on Chomofsky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chomofsky fails with the takedown
and Noeigati counters with a nice body shot.
Chomofsky misses with a hook
and Noeigati counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Chomofsky.
Noeigati's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chomofsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noeigati scrambles back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chomofsky.#KD2#
Noeigati drops Chomofsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chomofsky looks back up at him and smiles so Noeigati waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Chomofsky is rocked!
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Chomofsky misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noeigati scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chomofsky throws an overhand right that lands on Noeigati's shoulder, as Noeigati tries to avoid the shot.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Chomofsky avoids it with no problem.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Noeigati stuns Chomofsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chomofsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chomofsky throws the left hand but Noeigati avoids the punch easily.
Noeigati follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Noeigati cracks Chomofsky with a hook to the temple - Chomofsky is on wobbly legs here! Noeigati swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chomofsky falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Noeigati wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benjamin Noeigati!
An out of breath Benjamin Noeigati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Noeigati misses with a straight left.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea unleashes a big counter combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghetea's head.
Ghetea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noeigati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Noeigati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noeigati misses with a right hand
enabling Ghetea to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati thuds a left hand into Ghetea's body.
Noeigati throws a leg kick which misses Ghetea's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetea tries to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ghetea scores with a body shot.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a head kick that drops Ghetea to the mat! Ghetea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ghetea is rocked!
Ghetea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Ghetea throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati counters with a huge left! Ghetea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Noeigati isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ghetea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Noeigati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Our winner, Benjamin Noeigati, 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.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Noeigati tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Noeigati misses its intended target.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader misses with a body shot
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noeigati throws a big shot that misses.
Leader throws out a counter right but Noeigati avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noeigati drops his hands momentarily and Leader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noeigati. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Noeigati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Noeigati's shoulder, as Noeigati tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Noeigati lands a big head kick that sends Leader tumbling to the mat! Noeigati takes a step backwards and waves Leader back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Leader is rocked!
Noeigati lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Leader - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Noeigati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A victorious Benjamin Noeigati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Camacho lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Noeigati's shoulder, as Noeigati tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
Camacho takes a swing at Noeigati's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Noeigati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
It appears Noeigati was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noeigati connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Noeigati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
Camacho tried to score with a low kick but Noeigati checks it.
Noeigati half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Camacho jabs at Noeigati's body.
Noeigati thumps Camacho with a low kick.#CL2#
Camacho has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Noeigati has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Noeigati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Noeigati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noeigati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati sets himself, and Camacho steps forward looking for the clinch! Noeigati avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noeigati throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho looks to land a combination but Noeigati avoids it well.
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!
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noeigati lands with a good body shot.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Noeigati has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Camacho misses with a body punch
and Noeigati counters with a good, hard body kick but Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
Camacho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Noeigati counters with a nice body shot.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho looks winded!
Camacho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noeigati manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camacho moves in looking to clinch but Noeigati pushes him off.
Noeigati misses with a hook.
Camacho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Camacho misses
and Noeigati counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Camacho off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Noeigati follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Camacho was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
A victorious Benjamin Noeigati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 114: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Noeigati throws a lazy head kick
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
A head kick misses from Noeigati.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Babcock. #CL2#
Babcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noeigati misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati 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.
Babcock scores with a punch to the head.
Noeigati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Babcock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!#T1#
Babcock weaves into range and cracks Noeigati right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Noeigati goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Babcock is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Babcock!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Babcock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
Korolev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Noeigati.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noeigati connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korolev. Korolev obviously looking to wear him down.
Korolev thumps Noeigati with a low kick.
Korolev connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev walks into a stiff left hand from Noeigati.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev tries to work over Noeigati's front leg with a kick but Noeigati checks it.
Korolev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Noeigati has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korolev.
Noeigati tries to work over Korolev's front leg with a kick but Korolev checks it.
Korolev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
Noeigati thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Noeigati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noeigati if he has to take too many more of those.
Noeigati throws a chopping leg kick but Korolev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noeigati takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati. #T3#
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noeigati. That did some damage!
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Korolev staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noeigati misses with a double jab.
Noeigati takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noeigati takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Korolev thuds a left hand into Noeigati's body.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Korolev feints and then cracks Noeigati's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noeigati down.
Noeigati sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Noeigati checks it
and Noeigati counters with a leg kick.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noeigati throws out the jab.
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
Korolev misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noeigati.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Korolev tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Korolev throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Noeigati works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noeigati takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
Noeigati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noeigati.
As Korolev backs away, Noeigati returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korolev.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Noeigati avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korolev thumps Noeigati with a low kick.
Korolev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev scores with a nice body kick.
Noeigati scores with a shot to the body.
Noeigati lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korolev takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Noeigati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
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!
Noeigati 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 Korolev tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Noeigati might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Noeigati.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev. #T3#
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korolev scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Korolev.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Korolev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Noeigati manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korolev.
Noeigati takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati staying out of range there.
Noeigati moves out of range of the body kick.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Noeigati will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Noeigati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Some wild striking there from Noeigati.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Noeigati should have avoided that one.
Korolev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Korolev backs away, Noeigati returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Korolev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Korolev is looking to land body kicks.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Noeigati has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Korolev stuns Noeigati with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korolev.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Noeigati's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Noeigati half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Korolev misses the body punch
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noeigati.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev with a nice calf kick.
Noeigati throws an off balance right hand
enabling Korolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noeigati misses with a shot to the body
and Korolev counters with a straight right hand.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Noeigati takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Nice shot by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev tries to work over Noeigati's front leg with a kick but Noeigati checks it.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Noeigati tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noeigati.
Korolev tries a low kick but Noeigati avoids it.
Noeigati tries to counter by clinching up but Korolev breaks away and moves out of range.
Korolev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noeigati lands with a kick to the temple. Korolev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.#KD#
Noeigati cracks Korolev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Korolev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Noeigati finish him? #ROC#Korolev is rocked!
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Noeigati engages and cracks Korolev with a massive lead left hook - Korolev tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Noeigati is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
An out of breath Benjamin Noeigati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 99
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fedorov misses with a left hand
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Nathan Fedorov has been cut.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fedorov throws a leg kick
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noeigati manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Noeigati cracks Fedorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noeigati with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##KD#
Noeigati lands a big right hand that sends Fedorov crashing to the mat! Noeigati stays standing though and waves Fedorov back to his feet!#ROC#Fedorov is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Noeigati!
Fedorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Fedorov connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov with a jab.#T2#
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Noeigati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noeigati scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Fedorov.
Noeigati takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Fedorov scores with a nice strike.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! Noeigati lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fedorov stuns Noeigati with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov walks into a jab.
Fedorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov seems to have recovered his senses.
Noeigati swings widly with a right hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noeigati's knee momentarily.
Fedorov lands a leg kick that knocks Noeigati off balance momentarily.
Fedorov tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noeigati's sensitive parts.
Fedorov is looking to slow Noeigati down with leg kicks.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.#T4#
Good leg kick by Fedorov.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
Fedorov tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Noeigati moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fedorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Noeigati.
Fedorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noeigati takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov misses with a head kick.
Fedorov lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Fedorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Noeigati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati scores with the left hand. Fedorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Noeigati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noeigati takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati connects with a high kick.
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fedorov thumps Noeigati with a low kick.#T1#
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fedorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Fedorov tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Fedorov throws out a counter right but Noeigati avoids it with no problem.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov lands a jab.
Nice cross by Fedorov.#T2#
Fedorov tries to clinch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fedorov! Noeigati lets Fedorov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Fedorov works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Fedorov blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Noeigati moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Noeigati thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fedorov throws a lazy head kick
and Noeigati counters with a big head kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Noeigati throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Noeigati moves out of range as Fedorov strikes.
Fedorov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noeigati attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Noeigati throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noeigatis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fedorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov throws a low kick, looking for Noeigati's leg but Noeigati calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fedorov.#T4#
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Noeigati throws a jab when Fedorov was well out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedorov throws the kick towards the body but Noeigati avoids it.
Fedorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noeigati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Noeigati will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fedorov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
And Noeigati counters with a quick kick to the body but Fedorov blocks it.#CL2#
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Noeigati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Fedorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati looking to throw knees to the head but Fedorov is blocking nicely. #BC#
Noeigati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noeigati is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noeigati.
Noeigati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noeigati connects with the punch.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Noeigati misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noeigati misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Noeigati feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Noeigati is winning the standup battle so far.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fedorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Noeigati fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin Noeigati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Noeigati throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks right into an uppercut from Noeigati.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Fedorov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Noeigati tried to counter with a leg kick but Fedorov avoided it.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fedorov really felt that one!
Noeigati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Noeigati connects with a body shot that sends Fedorov's belly button to the back.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with an inside leg kick.
Noeigati misses with a head kick.
Fedorov throws a leg kick but Noeigati moved away.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
A quick step to the side and Noeigati tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati throws a lazy head kick
and Fedorov counters with a head kick. That will keep Noeigati thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fedorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov misses with a right hand
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Noeigati.
Well Noeigati 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 84: Sik v Tenkula
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Maitonaama darts in and clinches Noeigati up against the cage.
Maitonaama blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
Noeigati gets underhooks to prevent Maitonaama's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maitonaama is trying to drag Noeigati to the mat but Noeigati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noeigati is pressed up against the cage. Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noeigati down to the mat. Noeigati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
Noeigati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Maitonaama tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maitonaama shoots for a double leg takedown but Noeigati sprawls well. He's pushed Maitonaama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noeigati but Noeigati pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maitonaama.
Noeigati throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Noeigati scores with a hook to the body. Maitonaama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noeigati lands with a big right hook that stumbles Maitonaama - he's out on his feet here! Noeigati follows up with another monster hook that separates Maitonaama from consciousness! Maitonaama falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Noeigati stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benjamin Noeigati!
Our winner, Benjamin Noeigati, 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.

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Corleone Jr. throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corleone Jr. fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noeigati on the side of the head.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corleone Jr..
Noeigati staying out of range there.
Noeigati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corleone Jr. attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corleone Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dagestan Grappling Club in the buildup to the fight.
Corleone Jr. punishes Noeigati's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Noeigati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noeigati blocks a body shot from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noeigati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone Jr. scores with a hook to the body.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Noeigati tries to land knees in the clinch but Corleone Jr. avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noeigati pushes off an throws an elbow but Corleone Jr. leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corleone Jr. avoiding damage as Noeigati throws knees to the body.
Corleone Jr. blocks a body shot from Noeigati.
Corleone Jr. blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone Jr. throws a punch but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone Jr. controls his hands. #T1#
Corleone Jr. manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Corleone Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati. #CUT2#It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut.
Corleone Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone Jr. digs a right hand into Noeigati's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noeigati's gas tank.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati blocks a body shot from Corleone Jr..
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corleone Jr. backwards.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noeigati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noeigati's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Noeigati.
Corleone Jr. leaning his opponent against the cage.
Noeigati blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Corleone Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Corleone Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noeigati's 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!
Corleone Jr. looking to stall.
Noeigati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Corleone Jr..
Noeigati works on Corleone Jr.'s body with a couple of short punches.
Noeigati throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corleone Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Corleone Jr. prevents a body shot from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corleone Jr. backwards.
A short body shot lands from Noeigati as the two fighters clinch.
Noeigati lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noeigati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corleone Jr. backwards.
Noeigati lands a nice uppercut.
Noeigati tries to land a knee to the head but Corleone Jr. blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noeigati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corleone Jr. is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone Jr. blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corleone Jr. blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Corleone Jr..
A shot in the inside from Noeigati.
Corleone Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Noeigati avoids it by throwing Corleone Jr. back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Noeigati.
Corleone Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noeigati pushes Corleone Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corleone Jr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Noeigati gets an underhook and turns Corleone Jr. into the cage.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Corleone Jr. avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Corleone Jr. is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Noeigati.
Corleone Jr. looking to slow down the pace here.
Corleone Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Noeigati tries to land knees in the clinch but Corleone Jr. avoids the damage to the body.
Noeigati lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati works on Corleone Jr.'s body with a couple of short punches.
Noeigati tries a body shot but Corleone Jr. blocks it. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Noeigati.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a left hand.
Noeigati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noeigati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati pushes Corleone Jr. back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noeigati lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noeigati lands a shot to the body.
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Noeigati.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noeigati.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati. #ROC2#Corleone Jr. is rocked!
Noeigati throws a big uppercut that drops Corleone Jr.! More strikes from Noeigati and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Corleone Jr. lies dazed against the cage as Noeigati celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Oh misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
Noeigati misses the jab.
Oh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh lands with an overhand left.
Oh misses with a combination
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
That kick from Noeigati tenderised Oh's leg. Oh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Oh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh checks a low kick from Noeigati.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Oh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noeigati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving. #T1#
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noeigati is keeping the position for now.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Noeigati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noeigati is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Oh shoots for a takedown but Noeigati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Noeigati gets caught flat footed, as Oh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Noeigati wants to hit a sweep here but Oh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Noeigati there!
Oh throwing strikes here but Noeigati is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Noeigati wants to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noeigati can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh scoring with strikes but Noeigati is staying in there. #T3#
Oh throws a wild left hand from mount and Noeigati manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oh.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
Noeigati tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Oh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Oh with the ground and pound but Noeigati uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oh is pushing down on Noeigati's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noeigati is fighting to maintain full guard but Oh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noeigati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oh.
Oh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noeigati to regain full guard.
Oh wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving.
Oh throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noeigati tries to avoid it but Oh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noeigati to the ground. Noeigati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noeigati defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oh.
Oh has his takedown stuffed
and Noeigati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh moves out of range of the leg kick from Noeigati.
And Oh tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noeigati lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh ducks under a wild hook from Noeigati.
Oh misses with a takedown attempt - Noeigati sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noeigati throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Noeigati scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noeigati defends it nicely.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Noeigati stuffs the takedown.
Oh shoots in but no luck this time.
Noeigati fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oh just manages to avoid it.
Oh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oh.
Noeigati thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noeigati tries to avoid it but Oh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noeigati to the ground. Noeigati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Oh manages to avoid it.#T2#
Oh misses with a takedown attempt - Noeigati sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oh.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh taking a breather here.
Noeigati dodges the ground and pound from Oh.#T3#
Noeigati is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Oh crashes against the mat.
Oh misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noeigati has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh working the strikes but Noeigati uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oh. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noeigati is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noeigati to regain full guard.
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Noeigati.
Oh passes Noeigati's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh stalling.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Noeigati will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Oh drives through with a takedown into Noeigati's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh stands up over Noeigati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noeigati working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oh trying to control but Noeigati is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Noeigati lands with a cross.
Noeigati takes one to the side of the head.
Oh misses with a takedown attempt
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Noeigati lands.
Noeigati drops his hands momentarily and Oh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noeigati sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oh somewhat.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noeigati leaves Oh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noeigati tried to counter with a leg kick but Oh avoided it.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#T2#
Noeigati looks to land a body kick but Oh moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oh.
Noeigati feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noeigati loads up on a big right hand but Oh slips the punch.
Oh with the counter takedown but Noeigati avoids it easily.
Noeigati lands a jab to the nose.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oh moves away.
Jisoo Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oh misses with a takedown attempt
and Noeigati counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Noeigati tests Oh's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Jisoo Oh's cut even more.
Oh closes the distance and clinches up with Noeigati, looking for a takedown. Oh pushes Noeigati against the cage but Noeigati circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noeigati half committed to a counter leg kick.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Oh looks to score with a jab to the body but Noeigati is just out of range.#T3#
Oh misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Oh is rocked!
Noeigati measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Oh! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Talvela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talvela throws a combination. Noeigati tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Talvela.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Talvela throws out a powerful jab.
Talvela throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Noeigati misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noeigati checks a low kick from Talvela.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
Noeigati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Talvela as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati misses with a straight right.
Talvela darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Talvela lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noeigati.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Noeigati with an uppercut!
Talvela misses with a body shot.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talvela misses the jab.
Noeigati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Talvela scores with a nice strike.
Talvela throws the left hand but Noeigati avoids the punch easily.
Noeigati flicks out a counter leg kick but Talvela steps away.
Noeigati plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Talvela misses the jab.#TD#
Talvela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noeigati on his heels. He'll look to pass Noeigati's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela trying to control but Noeigati is working from the bottom.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela stands up over Noeigati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noeigati working a defensive guard here.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Talvela's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Talvela stays in close to Noeigati's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Noeigati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Talvela just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
Noeigati misses with a kick to the body.
Talvela moves out of range as Noeigati strikes.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Talvela is predictable there
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Jab, jab by Talvela - just one landing.
Noeigati misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Talvela half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noeigati takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Noeigati lands with a straight right. Talvela didn't see that one coming.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Noeigati's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Noeigati takes one on the button.
Talvela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Talvela misses with a takedown
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talvela throws a one two combo.
Talvela lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Noeigati.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela throws a combination that misses
and Noeigati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Talvela staying out of range there.
Noeigati misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
It looked like Talvela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?
Talvela connects with the punch.
Talvela shoots in looking for a takedown. Noeigati tries to sprawl out of it but Talvela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noeigati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Noeigati ducks right into an uppercut from Talvela.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Noeigati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.#T2#
That kick from Talvela tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Talvela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noeigati back to the cage. Talvela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noeigati is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talvela with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Talvela misses.
Talvela misses with a body kick.
Noeigati appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talvela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Talvela jabs Noeigati to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noeigati takes one to the chin there.
Talvela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
Talvela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noeigati throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Noeigati misses the target.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noeigati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noeigati follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noeigati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1-2. Talvela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Talvela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
Talvela throws the left hand but Noeigati avoids the punch easily.
Talvela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Talvela swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Noeigati thows a body kick. Talvela tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Noeigati is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talvela with a body shot.
A big left from Talvela misses.
Noeigati shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talvela.
A cross from Talvela lands.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noeigati throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noeigati throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Noeigati's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Talvela misses.
A shot to the liver by Noeigati. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noeigati loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Noeigati misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Talvela backs off Noeigati throws a huge counter combo but Talvela manages to avoid it all.
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talvela, as that shot connected.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela connects with a right hand. Noeigati shakes it off.#T1#
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noeigati has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Noeigati thinks about the counter body kick.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with a nice right hand.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Noeigati slips the punch.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talvela lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Talvela.
Noeigati throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noeigati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Noeigati swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Talvela counters with a takedown into side control.
Noeigati stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Noeigati is trying to control Talvela's posture but Talvela avoids it.
Talvela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Talvela staying calm.
Talvela trying to control the action but Noeigati is working from the bottom. #T3#
Talvela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Noeigati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noeigati manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Talvela with the ground and pound but Noeigati uses the opportunity to regain guard. #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.
Noeigati is controlling Talvela's posture.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Talvela is working Noeigati over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Talvela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noeigati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talvela has managed to get both his arms back between Noeigati's legs - danger averted.
Talvela throws a big right hand that misses.
Talvela trying to move into half guard but instead Noeigati has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Noeigati wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
Paavo Talvela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noeigati won't allow Talvela to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Talvela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Talvela 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens is stalling here. Noeigati is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiddens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noeigati has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is trying to control Noeigati's posture but Noeigati avoids it.
Hiddens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noeigati in particular looking to stall.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati wants to pass to mount but Hiddens is defending the position.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati tries to pass to full mount but Hiddens defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noeigati trying to control the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiddens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens is controlling Noeigati's trapped leg to prevent Noeigati from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hiddens lands a nice shot that snaps Noeigati's head back.
Hiddens with a nice cross.
Noeigati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiddens.
Noeigati takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Noeigati throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiddens is able to avoid easily.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Noeigati fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiddens.
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!
Hiddens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiddens thinking.
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiddens. Hiddens obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hiddens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noeigati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Noeigati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Noeigati!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noeigati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a body kick that misses.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Noeigati is looking to wear down Hiddens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiddens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiddens jabs at Noeigati's body.
An inside leg kick from Noeigati misses.
Hiddens throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Hiddens gets a takedown into half guard.
Hiddens trying to control from half guard but Noeigati is working away.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens. #T3#
Hiddens wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
Noeigati is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Noeigati is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noeigati on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens misses with a low kick as Noeigati jumps back.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noeigati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Noeigati blocks the low kick.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens 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#
Hiddens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a really nice looking cross but Noeigati seems unphased.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.#T1#
Hiddens wants to land a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Hiddens connects with the punch.
Noeigati throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Good shot there by Noeigati.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati scores with a nice strike.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiddens lands a nice hook to Noeigati's body. Noeigati takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Noeigati was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiddens scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Hiddens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noeigati to the ground. Hiddens is now in Noeigati's 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!
Noeigati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Noeigati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there. #T3#
Noeigati is working hard here to advance position.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens postures up in Noeigati's guard and throws a big left but Noeigati blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Noeigati swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiddens blocks the leg kick.
Hiddens cracks Noeigati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Hiddens.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Odimabesser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Odimabesser scores with a nice strike.
Odimabesser throws a chopping leg kick but Noeigati manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Odimabesser lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noeigati takes a step back to recover.
Odimabesser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Odimabesser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odimabesser connects with a body shot.
Noeigati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Odimabesser gets a clinch.
Odimabesser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noeigati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Noeigati.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odimabesser misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odimabesser.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Odimabesser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Odimabesser can't find room to land a body shot as Noeigati controls the action.
Odimabesser blocks a body shot from Noeigati.
Noeigati gets through Odimabesser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odimabesser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Odimabesser fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noeigati.
Odimabesser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Odimabesser's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Noeigati.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odimabesser.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noeigati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odimabesser's brow.
Odimabesser blocks an uppercut.
Odimabesser tries to work over Noeigati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noeigati lands with a left to the head.
Noeigati lands a left hand.
Odimabesser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noeigati's elbow. #T2#
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noeigati scores with a hook to the body.
Noeigati lands with a right to the head.
Odimabesser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odimabesser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noeigati digs a right hand underneath Odimabesser's ribcage. Odimabesser let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odimabesser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noeigatis head.
Odimabesser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odimabesser.
Noeigati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Noeigati blocks it.
Odimabesser misses with a punch on the inside.
Odimabesser takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noeigati working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Noeigati lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odimabesser backwards.
Noeigati lands with a right to the head.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Noeigati controls his hands.
Noeigati lands a hook that snaps the head of Odimabesser backwards.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser can't find room to land a body shot as Noeigati controls the action.
Noeigati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odimabesser working aggressively here.
Noeigati presses Odimabesser against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noeigati gets through Odimabesser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kanud Odimabesser has been cut.
Noeigati tries a body shot but Odimabesser blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Odimabesser throws a punch but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Noeigati missing with knees to the body.
Odimabesser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noeigati's elbow.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odimabesser is defending well for now.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noeigati.
Odimabesser lands a hook that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Noeigati misses with a knee strike.
Odimabesser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odimabesser misses with the head strike.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Noeigati avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Odimabesser.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Odimabesser lands with a light punch inside.
Odimabesser avoids a wild elbow strike from Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noeigati breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odimabesser dodges the punch combination from Noeigati.
Odimabesser moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanud Odimabesser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Noeigati throws a lazy right hand but Odimabesser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch
and Noeigati counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Odimabesser gets a clinch.
Odimabesser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noeigati blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odimabesser avoiding damage as Noeigati throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Odimabesser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Odimabesser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Noeigati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser throws a head kick but Noeigati moves out of range.
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!#CL#
Odimabesser has closed the distance and engaged Noeigati in a clinch.
Noeigati struggles to land a body shot inside as Odimabesser controls his hands.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Noeigati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odimabesser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser presses Noeigati against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noeigati.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Odimabesser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Odimabesser working aggressively here.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Odimabesser throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Noeigati missing with knees to the body.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odimabesser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odimabesser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noeigatis head.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Noeigati.
Noeigati working aggressively here. #T2#
Odimabesser has a couple of punches blocked by Noeigati.
Still in the clinch, Noeigati scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Odimabesser.
A hook to the body from Noeigati. #BC2#
Noeigati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odimabesser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noeigati counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noeigati blocks the body kick.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Odimabesser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noeigati circles away quickly and effectively.
Noeigati misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Odimabesser misses with a right hand
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
Odimabesser wants to clinch.#T3#
Odimabesser misses with a body shot
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odimabesser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noeigati counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Odimabesser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Odimabesser throws a head kick that misses.
Noeigati scores with a hook.
Noeigati throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Odimabesser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noeigati throws a nice outside leg kick.
Odimabesser takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#Kanud Odimabesser's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odimabesser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Odimabesser misses with a double jab.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noeigati manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser misses with the combination.
Noeigati let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Odimabesser misses the body punch
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odimabesser misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noeigati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Odimabesser momentarily. #ROC2#Odimabesser is rocked!
Odimabesser wants to clinch but Noeigati slips to the side
and Noeigati counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Odimabesser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odimabesser gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Noeigati points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Odimabesser wakes up just in time to hear Noeigati thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch but Raczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raczynski throws out a powerful jab.
Raczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
Raczynski throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Noeigati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noeigati paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jan Raczynski has been cut.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Noeigati takes the fight into the clinch.
Raczynski lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Raczynski blocks a body shot from Noeigati.
Raczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Raczynski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Raczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Noeigati.
Raczynski blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Raczynski is looking to break free of the clinch but Noeigati has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Noeigati. #BC#
Raczynski manages to break the clinch.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Raczynski had a free shot at his head there.
Noeigati thuds a left hand into Raczynski's body.
Noeigati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raczynski throwing a counter right hand but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Raczynski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Noeigati 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Raczynski fakes the leg kick and cracks Noeigati in the body.
Raczynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Raczynski misses its intended target.
Noeigati slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noeigati fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raczynski on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Raczynski.
Raczynski throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Noeigati looks to land a right hand but Raczynski moved out of range.
Noeigati catches Raczynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noeigati tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raczynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noeigati fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raczynski on the side of the head.#ROC2#Raczynski is rocked!#T3#
Raczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noeigati.
Nice uppercut lands for Raczynski. That snapped Noeigati's head back.
Noeigati takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raczynski misses the jab.
Raczynski lands a nice shot that snaps Noeigati's head back.
Raczynski scores with a nice body kick.
Noeigati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raczynski.
A nice leg kick from Raczynski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Raczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
Jan Raczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Raczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noeigati.
The fighters circling - Raczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raczynski misses with a hook
and Noeigati counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raczynski thinking.
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!
Raczynski throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Noeigati moves out of range as Raczynski strikes.
Raczynski throws a poor cross that misses
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Noeigati's head.
Noeigati throws a hook but Raczynski blocks it.
Raczynski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Raczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Raczynski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Raczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noeigati on the side of the head.
Noeigati staying out of range there.
Noeigati lands an overhand right.
Raczynski scores with a shot to the body.
Noeigati looks to land a right hand but Raczynski moved out of range.
Raczynski misses with a low kick.
Noeigati lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noeigati looks to land a left hand but Raczynski moved out of range nicely.
Noeigati misses the body punch
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Raczynski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raczynski misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Noeigati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Raczynski jabs at Noeigati's body.
Noeigati with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raczynski. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Noeigati misses.
Raczynski digs a good body shot into Noeigati's ribs.
Raczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?
Raczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noeigati rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raczynski misses with a hook
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raczynski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raczynski scores with a jab.
Noeigati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raczynski.
Noeigati follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noeigati. Raczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raczynski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Raczynski scores with a jab. Noeigati acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raczynski misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Noeigati misses the target.
Raczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Noeigati's head.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
Raczynski throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Noeigati moves into the clinch.
Noeigati lands a right hand.
Noeigati struggles to land a body shot inside as Raczynski controls his hands.
Raczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Noeigati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raczynski avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Raczynski slips under a jab.#CL2#
Noeigati instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
Noeigati presses Raczynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Raczynski.
A head punch on the inside from Noeigati fails to land.
Raczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noeigati tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Raczynski.
Raczynski tries to work over Noeigati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Raczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Raczynski's cut.
That's time! Raczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Noeigati takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noeigati throws a leg kick
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Raczynski. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raczynski clobbers Noeigati with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Noeigati is rocked!
Raczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Noeigati is still on wobbly legs! Can Raczynski finish him?
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raczynski. Raczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Noeigati seems to have recovered his senses.
Noeigati throws an off balance right hand
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati throws a looping overhand right but Raczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Raczynski moves out of range as Noeigati strikes.
Raczynski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Raczynski lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Noeigati goes down and covers up as Raczynski starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Raczynski!
Jan Raczynski 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: BelIicose IX
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Noeigati misses.
Noeigati swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raczynski misses with a body shot.
Noeigati misses with a jab to the body
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.#CL#
Noeigati has closed the distance and engaged Raczynski in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noeigati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raczynski's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noeigati throws an elbow but misses.
Raczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Raczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Raczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Noeigati swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raczynski connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Noeigati throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raczynski.
Raczynski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noeigati thows a leg kick but Raczynski checks it
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Raczynski looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Raczynski blocks the leg kick.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Raczynski avoids them all with ease.
Noeigati has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raczynski.
Raczynski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Jan Raczynski has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Noeigati.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Raczynski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noeigati with a body shot.#CL#
Raczynski tries to keep at a distance but Noeigati has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Noeigati lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Raczynski breaks from the clinch.
Noeigati slips a straight right by Raczynski.
Raczynski motions for Noeigati to come forward. Raczynski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch but Raczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noeigati takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noeigati wants to clinch up but Raczynski keeps it at a distance.
Noeigati darts in trying to clinch
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand. #T3#
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Raczynski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
Raczynski misses with a hook
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noeigati wants to clinch up but Raczynski keeps it at a distance.
Raczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noeigati slips a jab from Raczynski.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Noeigati looks to land a left hand but Raczynski moved out of range nicely.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Noeigati.
Raczynski throws a hook but Noeigati avoids it easily.#T4#
Raczynski misses with a left hand
and Noeigati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raczynski moves away.
Raczynski throws out a counter right but Noeigati avoids it with no problem.
Raczynski misses with a shot to the body
and Noeigati counters with a thumping low kick.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski misses with a left hand
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
Noeigati lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Noeigati avoids the punch easily.
Noeigati defending well as Raczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Raczynski connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Raczynski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Raczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noeigati misses the jab.
Raczynski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noeigati lands with an overhand left.
Raczynski lands with a nice combination. Noeigati backs away looking to recover.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noeigati.
The crowd cheers as Raczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noeigati doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Raczynski misses its intended target.
Raczynski punishes Noeigati's body with a nice straight punch.
Noeigati moves in looking to clinch but Raczynski pushes him off.#T1#
Raczynski swings widly with a right hand
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raczynski dips to his left and cracks Noeigati with an uppercut!
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
It appears Noeigati was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noeigati moves out of range as Raczynski strikes.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Raczynski circles away.
Raczynski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noeigati misses with a kick to the body
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noeigati.#T2##CL#
Noeigati clinches up against the cage.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noeigati missing with knees to the body.
Noeigati with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raczynski stalling the fight.
Raczynski presses Noeigati against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raczynski blocking some punches.
Noeigati keeps control of Raczynski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noeigati.
Raczynski wants to stall.
Raczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noeigati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noeigati misses with the head strike. #T3#
Raczynski pushes Noeigati back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Raczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Raczynski stalling.
Raczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noeigati trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Raczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
Raczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raczynski.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raczynski's head backwards.
Noeigati throws an overhand right that lands on Raczynski's shoulder, as Raczynski tries to avoid the shot.
Raczynski scores with a jab.#T4#
Raczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noeigati fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raczynski just manages to avoid it.
Noeigati punishes Raczynski's body with a nice straight punch.
Raczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noeigati moves out of range of the strikes.
Jan Raczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Noeigati rushes Raczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Noeigati lands with a left to the head.
Noeigati lands an elbow inside that Raczynski shrugs off.
Raczynski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noeigati is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Raczynski feints and then cracks Noeigati's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noeigati down.
Raczynski misses with a looping left.
Noeigati walks into a stiff left hand from Raczynski.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Noeigati closes the distance but Raczynski moves to the side
and Raczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noeigati takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noeigati is looking to wear down Raczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Raczynski misses.
Noeigati wants to clinch
and Raczynski counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Raczynski misses with a leg kick
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noeigati connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Noeigati misses.
Noeigati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raczynski connects with a body shot.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raczynski. #T2#
Raczynski checks a low kick from Noeigati.
Raczynski throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Raczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noeigati wants to clinch
and Raczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Raczynski misses the jab.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Noeigati moves out of range as Raczynski strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.#T3#
A jab from Raczynski does it's job there.
Noeigati lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raczynski blocks a jab.
Noeigati throws a leg kick which misses Raczynski's front leg but catches the back leg as Raczynski tries to avoid it.
Noeigati feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raczynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raczynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Noeigati.
Raczynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raczynski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noeigati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Raczynski misses with a straight right.
Raczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Raczynski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
Raczynski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noeigati looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati looks to throw a body kick
and Raczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati darts in trying to clinch
and Raczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Raczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Pizziconi scores with a takedown into Noeigati's guard.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noeigati is on top in guard. #REVB#
Noeigati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizziconi is keeping the position for now.
Pizziconi controlling Noeigati's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Noeigati is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Noeigati must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi pulls Noeigati in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi'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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pizziconi keeping full guard, as Noeigati tries to pass.
Pizziconi pulls Noeigati in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pizziconi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noeigati throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noeigati connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Pizziconi is rocked!
Noeigati throws an overhand right that lands on Pizziconi's shoulder, as Pizziconi tries to avoid the shot.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Noeigati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pizziconi! Noeigati lets Pizziconi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Pizziconi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati is looking to reverse the position.
Pizziconi seems to have got his legs back now.
Noeigati prevents Pizziconi from moving into mount.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Noeigati manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pizziconi.
Noeigati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there. #T4#
Noeigati keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Pizziconi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pizziconi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noeigati.
Noeigati stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noeigati wants it to stay on the feet.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Noeigati shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noeigati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pizziconi.
Noeigati looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Noeigati manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Pizziconi avoids it with no problem.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pizziconi was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizziconi is just out of range.
Pizziconi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pizziconi keeps the fight on the outside.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Noeigati gets a clinch.
Noeigati misses with a knee to the head.
Noeigati working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noeigati. #BC2#
Noeigati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Pizziconi with a poor takedown
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pizziconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Noeigati drops Pizziconi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pizziconi looks back up at him and smiles so Noeigati waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Pizziconi avoids it with no problem.
Pizziconi swats away the attempt to clinch by Noeigati.#CL2#
Pizziconi gets tackled into the cage by Noeigati. Noeigati maintains the clinch.
Noeigati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Noeigati lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pizziconi tries to score a body lock takedown but Noeigati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Noeigati manages to get underhooks.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
A right hook to the body lands for Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with the head strike.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
Pizziconi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noeigati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noeigati scores with a shoulder strike.
Pizziconi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pizziconi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noeigati is defending well.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Pizziconi avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Noeigati.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Pizziconi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizziconi's gas tank.
Noeigati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati lands with a short shot to the head.
Noeigati pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noeigati works on Pizziconi's body with a couple of short punches.
Noeigati lands a body shot. #T4#
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards. #KD2#
Noeigati drops Pizziconi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pizziconi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Noeigati works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Noeigati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noeigati scores with a body shot.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pizziconi slips under a jab.
Pizziconi walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Noeigati! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Robson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robson 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.
Robson lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Noeigati rushes Robson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robson is defending well for now.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Noeigati. #BC#
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Noeigati's ribs.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Noeigati.
Robson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Noeigati's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noeigati lands an overhand right.
Robson misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
A nice leg kick from Noeigati, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Robson avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Noeigati gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!#BC#
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robson 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noeigati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robson has time to react.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Robson jabs Noeigati to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noeigati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noeigati lands with an overhand left.
Robson throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
Noeigati misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Robson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.#T4#
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.
Robson moves out of range as Noeigati strikes.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Noeigati throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noeigati. That did some damage!
Noeigati throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson 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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noeigati 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 Robson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noeigati slips a straight right by Robson.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson moves forwards but Noeigati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson thuds a left hand into Noeigati's body.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Noeigati, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson. #T1#
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noeigati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noeigati fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson cracks Noeigati with an open hand slap.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Noeigati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson throws a leg kick but Noeigati moved away.
Robson punishes Noeigati's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Robson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson lands the left hand.#T3#
Noeigati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Noeigati is rocked!
Noeigati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robson.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Noeigati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
Noeigati throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noeigati cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Noeigati wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Noeigati rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Noeigati is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Robson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Noeigati. Noeigati tries to recover but Robson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Noeigati lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, 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.

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Noeigati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastiat.
Noeigati misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Bastiat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Noeigati can't fight it off and eventually Bastiat manages to take the fight to the floor. Noeigati looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noeigati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noeigati is keeping the position for now.
Bastiat wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving. #T1#
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Noeigati blocks nicely.
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Noeigati is keeping the position.
Noeigati is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bastiat closes the distance and clinches up with Noeigati, looking for a takedown. Bastiat pushes Noeigati against the cage but Noeigati circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastiat.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Noeigati clinches up with Bastiat and pushes him back against the cage.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat.
Bastiat takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Bastiat.
Bastiat is working for takedown but Noeigati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noeigati.
Bastiat is trying to drag Noeigati to the mat but Noeigati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederic Bastiat.#BC#
Noeigati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati scores with the left hand. Bastiat knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Noeigati.#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
Noeigati lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bastiat tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A very excited looking Benjamin Noeigati 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.

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bottura takes a swing at Noeigati's ribcage but misses.
Noeigati fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura thows a leg kick but Noeigati checks it
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
We've been told by Bottura's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noeigati swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Bottura.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Noeigati takes the fight into the clinch.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Noeigati throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura lands with a right to the head.
Bottura lands a right hand. #T1#
Bottura tries to throw a body punch but Noeigati avoids it by throwing Bottura back against the cage.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bottura avoiding damage as Noeigati throws knees to the body.
Noeigati blocks a body shot from Bottura.
Noeigati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bottura tries a body shot but Noeigati blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bottura.
Bottura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noeigati.
Bottura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bottura. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bottura.
Noeigati pushes Bottura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bottura misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Noeigati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Noeigati darts in trying to clinch
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Noeigati throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Noeigati looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Noeigati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noeigati now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Bottura throws a hook but Noeigati avoids it easily.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Noeigati throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Noeigati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noeigati takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
A punch lands to the side of Noeigati 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Bottura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Noeigati is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bottura! Noeigati is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Bottura!
Matteo Bottura retains his welterweight title!

Event: LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Leyton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Leyton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leyton shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Noeigati lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leyton at a distance.
Noeigati has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leyton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noeigati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leyton throws out the jab.
Leyton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noeigati sprawls well. Noeigati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leyton or perhaps it was just good defense by Noeigati, which made it look bad.
Noeigati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Noeigati explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Leyton misses with a takedown
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
That kick from Noeigati tenderised Leyton's leg. Leyton is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leyton tries to score with some ground and pound. Noeigati controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leyton trying to control the position but Noeigati is working away.
Leyton throws an elbow but Noeigati slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noeigati can't do much from the bottom here.
Leyton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Noeigati takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leyton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noeigati is avoiding damage well.
Leyton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noeigati sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noeigati takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Leyton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noeigati has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leyton but great work by Noeigati.
Noeigati is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leyton is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Leyton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Noeigati working away.
Leyton being controlled for a moment.
Leyton 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leyton wants to control but Noeigati postures up.
Leyton tries to improve position but can't.
Leyton gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Leyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noeigati pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leyton keeping hold of Noeigati's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leyton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Noeigati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Leyton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but Noeigati defending well.
Noeigati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leyton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
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.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noeigati defending well though.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Noeigati is concentrating on defense, preventing Leyton from advancing position. #T1#
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noeigati tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
Leyton throwing shots but Noeigati is blocking nicely.
Leyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
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. Leyton connects with a nice short shot to Noeigati's temple.
Leyton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Leyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Noeigati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Leyton wants to free his trapped foot but Noeigati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noeigati is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leyton wants to free his trapped foot but Noeigati is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Leyton is working for a kimura but Noeigati is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Noeigati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leyton is working away from the top position though.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noeigati defending well though.
Noeigati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noeigati is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timo Leyton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leyton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Noeigati dodges it nicely.
Leyton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noeigati trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Leyton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton thows a huge punch but Noeigati dodges it nicely.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton dominated that second round.
That's time! Leyton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Leyton's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Leyton avoids it with no problem.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Noeigati circles away easily
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Leyton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noeigati tries to avoid it but Leyton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noeigati to the ground. Noeigati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Leyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Noeigati counters with a good low kick that Leyton was not able to check.
Noeigati ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Noeigati gets a clinch. #T1#
Noeigati trying to land knees to the body.
Leyton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Noeigati obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati is working Leyton over against the cage.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Leyton avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Noeigati tries to work over Leyton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
Noeigati is leaning against Leyton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati is leaning against Leyton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noeigati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noeigati throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leytons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Noeigati scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noeigati lands a nice uppercut.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Leyton controls the action.
Noeigati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leyton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leyton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands a right hand.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noeigati working Leyton over with knees to the body.
Noeigati lands with a short shot to the head.
Noeigati working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Leyton is rocked!
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Oh Leyton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leyton.
Noeigati gets underhooks to prevent Leyton's takedown attempt.
Leyton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Noeigati.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati throws a big uppercut that drops Leyton! More strikes from Noeigati and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leyton lies dazed against the cage as Noeigati celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ee misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Noeigati forces Ee back against the cage and clinches.
Ee tries to circle away but Noeigati has him pinned against the cage.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
Ee blocking some punches.
Ee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ee lands with a light punch inside.
Ee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ee's elbow. #T1#
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noeigati swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Ee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati is leaning against Ee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noeigati with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Noeigati doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ee has a couple of punches blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noeigati tries a body shot but Ee blocks it.
Noeigati tries a body shot but Ee blocks it.
I was talking to Ee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noeigati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ee backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noeigati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ee pushes off an throws an elbow but Noeigati leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ee.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ee's elbow.
Noeigati looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ee dodges an elbow strike from Noeigati.
Noeigati doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Ee avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ee.
Ee tries to break the clinch but Noeigati is controlling the position.
Noeigati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ee misses with the head strike.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Ee.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ee working aggressively here.
Noeigati pushes Ee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noeigati works on Ee's body with a couple of short punches.
Ee dodges an elbow strike from Noeigati. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Noeigati fails to land.
Noeigati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noeigati tries to land a knee to the head but Ee blocks with his arms.
Ee avoiding damage as Noeigati throws knees to the body.
Noeigati tries a body shot but Ee blocks it.
Ee prevents a body shot from Noeigati.
Noeigati pushes Ee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Ee.
Noeigati misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Ee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Noeigati.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ee throws a series of punches but Noeigati moves out of range.
Ee throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Noeigati lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Noeigati rushes Ee and presses him up against the cage.
Noeigati pushes Ee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noeigati missing with knees to the body.
Noeigati gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ee.
Noeigati swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ee.
Ee has a couple of punches blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Ee controls the action.
Ee avoiding damage as Noeigati throws knees to the body.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noeigati scores with a hook to the body.
Noeigati lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ee backwards.
Noeigati swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Noeigati scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ee can't find room to land a body shot as Noeigati controls the action.
Noeigati blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noeigati.#ROC2#Ee is rocked!#T2#
A short uppercut from Noeigati.
Oh Ee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noeigati pushes Ee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noeigati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noeigati gets through Ee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with an elbow over the top.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ee's elbow.
Noeigati scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noeigati creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ee drops to his knees and Noeigati pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
An out of breath Benjamin Noeigati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Easy Ee had this to say: 'I’m too drunk to taste this chicken '.

Event: GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
McDonald lunges at Noeigati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noeigati's hand.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
As McDonald looks to move away, Noeigati throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald slips a straight right by Noeigati.
McDonald cracks Noeigati with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noeigati.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald sizes up Noeigati with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noeigati throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Noeigati only half commits.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Noeigati cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDonald looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Noeigati finish him? #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McDonald is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Noeigati doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McDonald crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McDonald's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Noeigati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White is looking to clinch but Noeigati is avoiding it.
White closes the distance but Noeigati moves to the side
and Noeigati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
As White looks to move away, Noeigati throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
Noeigati has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Proving Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
White takes one on the button.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noeigati.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White lands with a kick to the temple. Noeigati shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Noeigati circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
White misses with an attempted mid kick.
White misses with a straight right.
White looks to clinch
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Noeigati throws a pinpoint strike between White's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends White crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Noeigati scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Noeigati saw that one coming.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Calamari works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noeigati.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Calamari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calamari scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Calamari. Beautiful body shot.
Calamari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Calamari. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noeigati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noeigati cracks Calamari with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Noeigati misses the target.
Calamari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Noeigati slips a straight right by Calamari.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Calamari manages to avoid it.
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Noeigati saw that one coming.
Calamari misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Calamari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calamari's coach down at Heartless Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Calamari's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Calamari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calamari dips to his left and cracks Noeigati with an uppercut!
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari scores with a one two! Noeigati had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Calamari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noeigati in his tracks.
Calamari connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Calamari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Calamari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!
Calamari fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Noeigati to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Noeigati looks to clinch but Calamari throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Noeigati taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
A relieved looking Valdo Calamari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Noeigati rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Preston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noeigati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Preston's brow.
Noeigati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Noeigati tries to land a knee to the head but Preston blocks with his arms.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston is working for takedown but Noeigati is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Preston manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Noeigati has closed the distance and engaged Preston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Noeigati's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Preston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noeigati walks away with a smile on his face. Preston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
Preston looks for the body kick but Noeigati saw that one coming.
Noeigati punishes Preston's body with a nice straight punch.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Noeigati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Noeigati instigates a clinch.
Preston slowing the pace effectively.
Noeigati is pressed up against the cage. Preston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noeigati down to the mat. Noeigati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp one two that drops Preston! Noeigati thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Preston to his feet! Preston is in big trouble!#ROC#Preston is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Noeigati drives through and clinches with Preston against the cage.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati presses Preston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Preston blocking some punches.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Preston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Preston manages to end up in side control.
Noeigati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Preston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Noeigati's face as Preston controls the position.
Noeigati is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noeigati tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
Noeigati won't allow Preston to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati 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#
A jab from Preston misses.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noeigati sprawls well. Noeigati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noeigati swivels and escapes.#T1##CL#
Noeigati gets a clinch.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.
Noeigati gets through Preston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preston dodges an elbow strike from Noeigati.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Preston is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Noeigati as the two fighters clinch.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noeigati cracks Preston with a nice body shot.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preston's elbow.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Preston has clasped his hands together around Noeigati's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Preston wants to control for a moment but Noeigati uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Noeigati is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noeigati avoid being mounted?
Preston wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Preston.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Preston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noeigati tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.
Preston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Preston has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Noeigati is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Preston yanks on the arm and Noeigati is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Preston.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan Preston!
A very excited looking Allan Preston 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.

Event: ENIGMA 32
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Noeigati swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noeigati misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noeigati looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Steve.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati darts in trying to clinch
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Steve lands a big uppercut and Noeigati crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noeigati looks OK. Steve waves Noeigati back to his feet!#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!
Steve works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
Oh Noeigati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noeigati walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steve swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: King of the Jungle
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Noeigati tests Nieztche's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Fred Nieztche has been cut.
Noeigati tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Nieztche counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Noeigati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nieztche is working away from the top position though.
Noeigati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noeigati wants to control but Nieztche is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nieztche in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati is staying active underneath Nieztche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nieztche throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noeigati to regain full guard.
Nieztche lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Nieztche throws an elbow that misses. Noeigati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nieztche's guard. Nice move by Noeigati!#REVB#
Nieztche looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieztche, not yet.
Nieztche seems keen to control Noeigati's posture.
Noeigati won't allow Nieztche to sweep him here.
Nieztche keeping moving, preventing Noeigati from controlling successfully.
Noeigati preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Nieztche has his foot on Noeigati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noeigati works his way back into a safe position though.
Noeigati slips nicely into half guard.
Nieztche is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Dead Disney World inform me that Noeigati has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Noeigati seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nieztche trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nieztche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nieztche swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati catches Nieztche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noeigati moves out of range as Nieztche strikes.
Nieztche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noeigati wants to clinch up but Nieztche keeps it at a distance.
Nieztche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to counter with a clinch but Nieztche shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nieztche is defended easily by Noeigati.
Noeigati scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieztche doesn't seem bothered though. #T4##CL2#
Noeigati has managed to clinch.
Noeigati scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noeigati lands an uppercut.
Nieztche is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Nieztche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieztche blocks a body shot from Noeigati.
Nieztche tries to work over Noeigati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noeigati lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Noeigati.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Noeigati breaks from the clinch.
Nieztche takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Nieztche is rocked!
Nieztche shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Noeigati counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noeigati.
Oh Nieztche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nieztche is breathing heavily.
Noeigati blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nieztche seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Noeigati drops Nieztche onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nieztche is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Noeigati works on Nieztche's body with a couple of short punches.
Noeigati loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Nieztche senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati gave a mention to Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
The Dream closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noeigati quickly recovers to half guard.
The Dream controlling the action here.#SUB2#
The Dream is trying to work for a kimura but Noeigati is defending well.
The Dream keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like The Dream 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.#T1#
Noeigati trying to control from the bottom.
The Dream throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Dream.
The Dream is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Dream throwing shots but Noeigati is blocking nicely.
The Dream looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noeigati is trying to maintain the position but The Dream is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noeigati is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
The Dream tries to keep at a distance but Noeigati has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Dream jumps guard but Noeigati turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Dream tries to break free but Noeigati pushes him back against the cage.
Noeigati scores with a shoulder strike.
Noeigati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noeigati works on The Dream's body with a couple of short punches.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
The Dream jumps guard but Noeigati turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Noeigati lands with a short shot to the head.
Noeigati has The Dream pressed against the cage, preventing The Dream from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noeigati lands a hook that snaps the head of The Dream backwards. #T3#
Noeigati displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dream up against the cage.
Noeigati prevents The Dream from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Noeigati.
The Dream looks winded!
Noeigati lands with a right to the head.
Noeigati lands with a light punch inside.
Noeigati lands a body shot.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati leaning against his opponent.
The Dream is trying to break the clinch but Noeigati has him pressed against the cage.
Noeigati lands a right hand.
Noeigati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noeigati lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Dream or not. #BC#
Noeigati breaks the clinch. #T4##KD#
Noeigati lands a big uppercut and The Dream crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Dream looks OK. Noeigati waves The Dream back to his feet!#ROC#The Dream is rocked!
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!
Noeigati fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks The Dream square on the jaw! Damn, The Dream is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview.

Event: Junglefights 3
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Dudleav lands a really nice looking cross but Noeigati seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.
Noeigati tries to clinch there but Dudleav circles away.
Dudleav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noeigati takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati wants to clinch but Dudleav slips to the side
enabling Dudleav to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudleav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noeigati has time to react.
Khamzat Dudleav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudleav has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noeigati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudleav walks into a straight right hand from Noeigati.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Dudleav misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudleav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noeigati scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudleav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati tries to clinch but Dudleav moves out of range.
Dudleav paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noeigati slips under a jab from Dudleav.
Noeigati tries to clinch up but Dudleav circles away and keeps his distance.
Noeigati is looking to clinch but Dudleav is avoiding it. #T1#
Dudleav scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dudleav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudleav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noeigati lands with a cross.
Dudleav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudleav tries to move into range but Noeigati moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudleav was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Dudleav takes a swing at Noeigati's ribcage but misses.
Noeigati throws a looping overhand right but Dudleav ducks down to avoid it.
Dudleav bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudleav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudleav misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noeigati. Dudleav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudleav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudleav.
Noeigati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudleav.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dudleav is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudleav slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudleav misses the target.#T2#
Dudleav misses with a hook.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudleav was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Noeigati walks into a jab.
Dudleav lands with a hook. Noeigati tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudleav.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Dudleav throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Dudleav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudleav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noeigati is looking to clinch.
Noeigati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudleav.
Noeigati throws a body shot but no joy.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati looks to throw the jab but Dudleav is out of range.
Noeigati tries to clinch there but Dudleav circles away.
Dudleav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudleav misses with a looping left.
Dudleav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Dudleav tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudleav throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudleav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudleav.
Noeigati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudleav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noeigati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudleav pinned against the cage. Dudleav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudleav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noeigati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati moves forwards but Dudleav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noeigati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dudleav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noeigati is looking to clinch but Dudleav is avoiding it.
Dudleav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Dudleav avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Dudleav connects with a body shot.
Dudleav is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudleav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
Dudleav looks to throw the jab but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Noeigati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudleav.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Dudleav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noeigati sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudleav throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Dudleav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudleav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudleav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noeigati moves out of range as Dudleav strikes.
Noeigati tries to clinch but Dudleav is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khamzat Dudleav dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Noeigati lands with a shot to the body.
Noeigati looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noeigati is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudleav scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noeigati, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Noeigati has Dudleav up against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dudleav.
Dudleav taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudleav gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati looking to slow down the pace here.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Dudleav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudleav's gas tank. #T1#
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudleav backwards.
Dudleav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?
Dudleav gets underhooks to prevent Noeigati's takedown attempt.
Noeigati is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
Dudleav stalling.
Dudleav blocking some punches.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noeigati trying to control the position but instead, Dudleav has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noeigati into the cage.#T2#
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Dudleav controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dudleav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati scores with a body shot.
Noeigati slips a jab from Dudleav.
Noeigati dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudleav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dudleav misses.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudleav throws out the jab.
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudleav.
Noeigati is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noeigati is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudleav rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Noeigati misses with an uppercut.
Dudleav misses with a looping left.
Dudleav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati. #CL2#
Noeigati moves into range and clinches up with Dudleav.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Dudleav prevents a body shot from Noeigati.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dudleav.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudleav uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noeigati.
Noeigati stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Dudleav blocking some punches.
Dudleav wants to get back to striking at distance but Noeigati won't allow it.
Noeigati tries to work over Dudleav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Noeigati is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudleav has double underhooks.
Noeigati looking to slow down the pace here.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudleav bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noeigati's head.
Noeigati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dudleav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noeigati lands with a nice body punch.
Noeigati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudleav looks to score with a jab to the body but Noeigati is just out of range.
Noeigati throws a right and a left that Dudleav avoids nicely.
Dudleav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudleav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Dudleav moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudleav scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudleav throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati feints the counter takedown.
Dudleav loads up on a big right hand but Noeigati slips the punch.
Noeigati jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noeigati lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudleav off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudleav misses with a wild body shot.
Noeigati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudleav.
Dudleav lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
A big right from Dudleav misses.
Noeigati wants to counter with a clinch but Dudleav pushes him away.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudleav circles away.
Dudleav throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudleav lands with a shot to the body.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudleav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudleav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudleav avoids the body shot from Noeigati.
Dudleav throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Noeigati lands a really nice looking cross but Dudleav seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noeigati, as that shot connected.
Dudleav throws a big shot that misses.
Noeigati wants to counter the offense by Dudleav and move into the clinch position.
Noeigati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudleav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noeigati finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudleav's head. #ROC2#Dudleav is rocked!
Noeigati tries to clinch up but Dudleav circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudleav misses with a looping left.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudleav.#T2#
Noeigati staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudleav.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudleav looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Khamzat Dudleav is winning the standup battle so far.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Dudleav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noeigati sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudleav looks to throw the jab but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati wants to counter the offense by Dudleav and move into the clinch position.
Noeigati lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dudleav goes down and covers up as Noeigati starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
A less than humble Benjamin Noeigati misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Junglefights 1
Date: Jan 05, 2021

#R1#
Noeigati throws a jab when Pereira Pinto was well out of range.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira Pinto moves away.
Pereira Pinto throws a series of punches but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Noeigati finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Pereira Pinto has been cut.
Pereira Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Noeigati backs off Pereira Pinto throws a huge counter combo but Noeigati manages to avoid it all.
Pereira Pinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto misses with a wild body shot.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the head.
Noeigati takes a swing at Pereira Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Noeigati misses with a hook
and Pereira Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noeigati scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noeigati swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Pereira Pinto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira Pinto is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Pereira Pinto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pereira Pinto is taking a breather. Noeigati says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noeigati lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira Pinto's head back.
Pereira Pinto keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noeigati.
Noeigati scores with a nice head shot.
Pereira Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Pereira Pinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira Pinto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noeigati finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira Pinto's head.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pereira Pinto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noeigati looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira Pinto is just out of range.#T3#
Noeigati throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Pereira Pinto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pereira Pinto works his way into side control.
Noeigati gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pereira Pinto controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Pereira Pinto 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.#T4#
Pereira Pinto is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Pereira Pinto 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.
Pereira Pinto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Pereira Pinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Pereira Pinto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pereira Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noeigati moves away.
Benjamin Noeigati is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noeigati throws out the jab.
Noeigati comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benjamin Noeigati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira Pinto throws a nice looking combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Noeigati ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira Pinto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira Pinto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pereira Pinto swinging wildly here.
Noeigati feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati scores with a nice head shot.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noeigati jabs Pereira Pinto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira Pinto misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pereira Pinto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noeigati counters with a right hand to the body.
Pereira Pinto is breathing heavily.
Jab from Noeigati.#CUT#That has opened up Jorge Pereira Pinto's cut even more.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Noeigati lands a big uppercut and Pereira Pinto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pereira Pinto looks OK. Noeigati waves Pereira Pinto back to his feet!#ROC#Pereira Pinto is rocked!
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noeigati punishes Pereira Pinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Pereira Pinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Noeigati cracks Pereira Pinto with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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