CEFC 149 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladislav Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Lahey's chin.

Volkov
vs
Lahey

175 cm
25
165 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

177 cm
19
163 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Volkov gets the takedown into side control.
Volkov controlling the position from side mount.
Volkov tries to move to mount but Lahey blocks the move with his legs.
Volkov advances to full mount.
Volkov landing strikes from the mount and Lahey is in trouble!
Volkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lahey is looking to get to half guard.
Volkov with shots to the head and body - Lahey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Volkov controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov'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.
Volkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lahey working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws some wild stikes that Lahey manages to avoid easily.
Volkov controlling the position easily from mount.

Volkov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lahey looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Volkov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladislav Volkov!
In defeat, Jim Lahey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jim Lahey for supervisor of the year'.

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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis comes to the cage accompanied by If I Can't - 50 Cent. Walker has chosen What You Know as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ioannidis
vs
Walker

185 cm
30
185 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

179 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Walker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ioannidis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ioannidis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ioannidis is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Ioannidis is trying for a kimura here. Walker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ioannidis wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aristos Ioannidis!
Aristos Ioannidis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bubba Walker had this to say: 'I have to go back watch the film and see what I can improve '.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brownie Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Kimura

185 cm
39
186 lbs
35 - 24 - 1

170 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.

It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.

Anderson darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson digs a right hand into Kimura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kimura's gas tank.
Kimura is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kimura shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kimura.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kimura gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.

Anderson kicks Kimura off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson thumps Kimura with a low kick.
Kimura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kimura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kimura walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Kimura tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson leaves Kimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Kimura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kimura in the body.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.

Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimura is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kimura looks winded!
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.

That has opened up Masahiko Kimura's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimura's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Kimura in his tracks for a moment.

Kimura is rocked!
Anderson is working Kimura over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Kimura is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brownie Anderson!
A less than humble Brownie Anderson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gabriel Rua enters the cage!

Dragov
vs
Rua

165 cm
30
160 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

180 cm
34
168 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dragov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Rua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Dragov's leg but Dragov calmly moves out of range.
Dragov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valko Dragov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua throws a leg kick but Dragov moved away.
Dragov 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.
Rua lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragov's calf.

Dragov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragov works to advance to full mount. Rua defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragov working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua tries to reverse the position but Dragov maintains control.
Dragov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rua is looking to get to half guard.
Dragov unloads with some shots from mount but Rua bucks and avoids them well.
Dragov punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dragov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dragov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov working the ground and pound effectively.
Dragov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Rua is rocked!
Dragov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragov controlling the pace for now.
Dragov lands a big shot there that rocks Rua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Dragov finish him?
Dragov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dragov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rua takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dragov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valko Dragov!
A very excited looking Valko Dragov 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.
Gabriel Rua was interviewed post fight and said 'For Fucks sake.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rush
vs
Corleone

185 cm
23
175 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

173 cm
32
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Corleone, which made it look bad.
Rush dives in and grabs Corleone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corleone pushes down on Rush's head and hops out.
Corleone throws the left hand but Rush avoids the punch easily.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Corleone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Corleone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corleone dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Corleone's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Corleone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Corleone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rush dodges the ground and pound from Corleone.
Rush gets back to half guard.
Rush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corleone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corleone's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rush.
Corleone is in bad spot here.
Corleone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rush.
Corleone rolls, trying to escape but Rush keeps control of the position.
Rush scores with strikes from the back.
Corleone grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rush lands with a hammerfist to the side of Corleone's head.
Rush landing with strikes.
Rush lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Corleone.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush lands a shot to the body.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rush. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Corleone is trapped and Rush is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rush is hanging on to Corleone's back as he tries to escape.
Rush is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Corleone. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Corleone trying to control the hands but Rush won't let him.
Rush is working the ground and pound. Can Corleone escape?

Corleone is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is punishing Corleone with some ground and pound.
Rush loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Corleone hold on?
Corleone is still in real trouble! Can Rush finish him?
Corleone takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Corleone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Corleone seems to have recovered his senses.
What can Corleone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rush 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.
Corleone wants to control his opponent's hands but Rush gets his hands free.
Corleone is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rush off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rush lands shots from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rush. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rush scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush controlling well, preventing Corleone from escaping the position.
Rush connects with a big shot to the side of Corleone's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Corleone right now.
Rush not allowing Corleone to control his hands.
Corleone tries to escape but Rush has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rush has Corleone flattened out and is raining down punches.
Corleone can't escape the position.
Rush has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Corleone.
Rush lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rush.
Corleone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corleone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rush lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Split Rush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Corleone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rush.
A little jabbing left from Corleone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Split Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone misses with a two punch combination.
Rush shoots in but Corleone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corleone! But no joy.
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corleone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Corleone as Rush shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Rush.
Corleone looks to land a right hand but Rush moved out of range.
Rush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corleone is fending him off so far but Rush persists. Nope, Corleone circles away and we're back to standing.
Rush looks for a takedown but Corleone sprawls well.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corleone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corleone slaps away a takedown attempt from Rush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rush tries for a takedown but Corleone circles away easily
and Corleone counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone avoids the head kick by Rush.

Rush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corleone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corleone wants to improve his position but Rush is controlling well.
Rush slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone is staying active underneath Rush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.

Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Rush.
Rush winds up and cracks Corleone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.
Rush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Corleone trying to control here.
Rush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Corleone is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Corleone is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corleone avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Split Rush will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corleone is fending him off so far but Rush persists. Nope, Corleone circles away and we're back to standing.
Corleone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corleone is fending him off so far but Rush persists. Nope, Corleone circles away and we're back to standing.
Corleone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corleone lands a nice looking body shot.
Rush does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush shoots and misses
and Corleone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush misses with a takedown
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Corleone tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corleone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corleone is looking for the big counter here.
Corleone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rush has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush closes the distance and clinches up with Corleone, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes Corleone against the cage but Corleone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Corleone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but Corleone sprawls well. He's pushed Rush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Split Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rush trying to control the action but Corleone is working from the bottom.

Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corleone can do to turn this around?
Rush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corleone defending well though.

Corleone looking for subs from the bottom but Rush mounts him!
Rush lands with some strikes.
Corleone tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rush landing shots from mount.
Vito Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corleone taking shots to the head.
Corleone is desperately trying to improve his position but Rush has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Corleone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Corleone is working to get back to half guard.
Corleone wants to control but Rush is having none of it.
Rush lands a big shot there that rocks Corleone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush looking to finish Corleone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Corleone!
Rush landing punches.
Rush scoring with strikes but Corleone is staying in there.
Rush landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Corleone goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Split Rush!
An out of breath Split Rush thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Setright comes to the cage accompanied by The Dagger. Sokka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Setright
vs
Sokka

176 cm
28
185 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

185 cm
42
181 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka takes one to the chin there.
Setright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jai Setright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Setright has Sokka up against the cage in a clinch.
Setright is trying to force a seperation but Sokka has the dominant position.
Sokka prevents a body shot from Setright.
Sokka goes for a takedown attempt but Setright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Setright throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Setright pushes Sokka up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokka jumps guard but Setright stands there with Sokka around his waist. Sokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Setright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Setright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Setright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka avoids a wild elbow strike from Setright.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Setright.

Setright breaks the clinch.
Sokka 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.
Sokka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Setright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sokka somewhat.
Jai Setright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Sokka.
Setright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Setright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokka has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright cracks Sokka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sokka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sokka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Sokka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Setright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Setright swings for the body but Sokka moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Setright gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sokka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai Setright!
Jai Setright retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jai Setright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. Michael Noonan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Noonan
vs
Pu

190 cm
41
260 lbs
37 - 14 - 1

191 cm
23
252 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Spartan Nutrition

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu throws a hook but Noonan blocks it.
The fighters circling - Pu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pu throws a looping overhand right but Noonan ducks down to avoid it.
Pu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noonan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pu really felt that one!
Pu lands a right hook to the body.
Pu throws an off balance right hand
and Noonan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noonan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noonan slips under a jab.
Pu lands a jab to Noonan's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noonan.
Pu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noonan.
Pu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noonan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pu swings for the body but Noonan moves out of range.
Noonan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu throws an overhand right that lands on Noonan's shoulder, as Noonan tries to avoid the shot.
Pu misses with an uppercut.
Noonan tries to counter with a takedown but Pu is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Noonan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noonan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pu.
Noonan tries to counter with a takedown but Pu is quick to defend against it.
Noonan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noonan throwing a counter right hand but Pu manages to avoid it.
Pu misses with a straight right.
Noonan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pu throws an off balance right hand
and Noonan counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Pu as he checks the leg kick.
Pu misses with a low kick.
Noonan slips a jab from Pu.
Noonan feinted with a counter takedown.
Pu defending well as Noonan loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noonan.
Pu connects with a right hand. Noonan shakes it off.
Pu throws a lazy uppercut
and Noonan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noonan is out of range.
Pu throws a big shot that misses.
Rudy Pu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pu wants to slow Noonan down by chopping away at his legs.
Noonan lands with a hook. Pu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Pu misses.

Noonan gets a takedown into half guard.
Pu tries to get to full guard but Noonan has control of the leg.
Pu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noonan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noonan trying to pass the guard but Pu defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu controlling the position for now.
Noonan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Noonan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Noonan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Noonan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Noonan is looking for a kimura here.
Pu wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pu.
Pu working a defensive guard here.
Pu wants to stand up but Noonan is controlling him.
Pu is trying to keep Noonan in close.
Noonan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudy Pu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noonan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noonan.
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pu is just out of range.
Pu throws a shot from downtown. Noonan moves away and avoids it.
Noonan blocks a jab.
Pu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noonan lands with a hook. Pu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Pu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pu tries a body shot but Noonan blocks it.
Pu scores with a shot to the side of Noonan's head.

It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
Pu throws a punch but it's blocked by Noonan.
Noonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Noonan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Noonan manages to end up in side control.

Pu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu swings for the body but Noonan moves out of range.
Pu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noonan.
Noonan feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noonan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pu's knee momentarily.
Pu is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noonan.
Pu misses with a hook

and Noonan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pu!
Noonan tries to score with some ground and pound. Pu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Michael Noonan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pu is not content to let Noonan control the position.

Noonan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noonan is looking to take a break and control but Pu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu struggling a bit here.
Pu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Noonan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pu tries to bench press Noonan off him but Noonan keeps the position.
Noonan in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan working away.
Pu is trying to get back to his feet.
Pu regains half guard, as Noonan was trying to land strikes.
Pu pushes Noonan off looking to stand but Noonan dives back in and keeps control.
Pu wants to control but Noonan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noonan trying to control the action but Pu is working from the bottom.
Pu is looking to improve his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Noonan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pu.
Noonan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pu circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pu closes the distance looking to clinch

and Noonan counters with a shoot takedown. Pu fights it but they end up in guard.
Noonan trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.
Pu looking to control.

Noonan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Noonan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pu is pulling down on Noonan's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Noonan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Noonan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Pu.
Pu cracks Noonan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pu throws a hook but Noonan blocks it.
Rudy Pu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pu looks to score with a jab to the body but Noonan is just out of range.
Noonan misses with a body kick.
Noonan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pu's calf.
Pu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noonan. Pu shrugs it off though.
Pu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noonan.
Pu misses with a left hand
and Noonan counters with a good low kick that Pu was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan moves away from the strike by Pu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noonan.
Pu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noonan.
Pu misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan throws a hook but Pu avoids it easily.
Pu throws an overhand right that lands on Noonan's shoulder, as Noonan tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Pu misses
and Noonan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Rudy Pu has been cut.
Noonan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noonan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noonan slips a jab from Pu.
Rudy Pu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Pu misses
and Noonan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pu's knee momentarily.

Noonan lands a big shot that drops Pu! Can he finish him?

Pu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noonan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Noonan is trying to get an arm triangle but Pu is defending well.
Noonan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan throwing shots but Pu is blocking nicely.

Noonan is working for a submission of some sort.
Pu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noonan is working away from the top position though.
Noonan drops an elbow to the side of Pu's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu controlling the position well.
Noonan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noonan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pu keeps working.
Pu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noonan.
Noonan looks to land a strike but Pu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noonan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noonan preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pu tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Noonan counters with a single leg into guard. Pu didn't expect that.
Noonan throwing strikes from guard but Pu blocks nicely.
Noonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pu can do to turn this around?
Pu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Noonan clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Noonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noonan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pu misses with an uppercut.
Pu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noonan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pu avoids it.
Pu misses with an uppercut. Noonan saw that one coming.
Pu misses with a body shot.
Noonan lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noonan.

Noonan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noonan scoring with some ground and pound.
Pu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noonan wants to control from the top but Pu keeps moving.
Pu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan postures up in Pu's guard and throws a big left but Pu blocks it.
Noonan throwing strikes from guard but Pu blocks nicely.
Pu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Noonan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noonan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pu has control of Noonan's left arm, preventing Noonan from doing any damage.
Noonan prevents Pu from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noonan moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noonan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pu sprawls well. Pu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noonan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pu throws a lazy uppercut
and Noonan counters with an outside leg kick.
Noonan loads up on a big right hand but Pu slips the punch.
Noonan lands with a hook. Pu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pu tries to clinch up.
Pu swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noonan goes for a double leg but Pu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pu continues to drive forward.
Pu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pu wants to clinch
and Noonan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noonan. That's going to slow Pu down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noonan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pu really felt that one!
Noonan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noonan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Noonan.
Pu throws a right hand that misses

and Noonan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noonan dives into side control.

Pu wants to control but Noonan postures up.
Pu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Noonan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pu keeps working.
Noonan lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu struggling a bit here.

Noonan is trying to get an arm triangle but Pu is defending well.

Noonan swings around for an armbar but Pu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Noonan's guard.
Noonan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Noonan throws an elbow that misses. Pu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noonan's guard. Nice move by Pu!
Noonan 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.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Pu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Noonan had his way with Rudy Pu in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pu.
Pu throws an overhand right that lands on Noonan's shoulder, as Noonan tries to avoid the shot.
Pu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pu misses the jab.
Pu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noonan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pu tries to move into range but Noonan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noonan connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noonan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pu connects with a jab.
Pu stuffs the takedown attempt from Noonan. Noonan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu tests Noonan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pu connects with a body shot that sends Noonan's belly button to the back.
Pu misses with a straight left.
Noonan moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Pu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noonan doesn't seem phased though.
Pu looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
Noonan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
You can see that Pu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Noonan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pu misses with a straight left.
Pu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noonan counters with a low kick, right behind Pu 's knee.
Pu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pu misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu loads up on a big right hand but Noonan slips the punch.
Noonan avoids the body shot from Pu.
Noonan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noonan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noonan can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noonan tries to work over Pu's front leg with a kick but Pu checks it.
Pu throws out a loose jab but Noonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noonan feinted with a counter takedown.
Pu misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Noonan.
Pu misses with a lunging right hand
and Noonan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Noonan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pu swings widly with a right hand

and Noonan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pu pulls Noonan in close to his closed guard and prevents Noonan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noonan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rudy Pu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noonan landing with the ground and pound.
Pu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noonan throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Noonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noonan postures up and lands a big shot to Pu's brow.
Noonan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noonan wants to control from the top but Pu keeps moving.
Pu is looking to stand up but Noonan isn't so interested in that idea.
Pu 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.

Pu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Noonan has picked Pu up and slammed him! Pu can't keep hold of the triangle and Noonan manages to pass to side control!
Pu struggling a bit here.
Pu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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 Michael Noonan.
I think Noonan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Noonan waved his t-shirt featuring Modern Wear Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.