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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Armstrong (ranked 5318 p4p, 4954 weight class) and Frank Gervis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Gervis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gervis.
Armstrong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Gervis. Gervis maintains the clinch.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Gervis's takedown attempt.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gervis controls the action.
Gervis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong has Gervis up against the cage in a clinch.
Gervis blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gervis blocking some punches.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gervis is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noah Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gervis.
Armstrong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Gervis blocks it.
Armstrong prevents Gervis from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gervis controls the action.
Armstrong is trying to stall.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gervis prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gervis breaks from the clinch.
Gervis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Gervis tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Gervis manages to avoid the attempt.
Gervis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gervis gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gervis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gervis shoots and misses
and Armstrong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gervis tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gervis tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gervis controls the action.
Gervis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Gervis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Armstrong. No joy for Gervis on that attempt.
Armstrong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gervis.
Armstrong has managed to clinch.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Gervis.
Gervis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Gervis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gervis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Gervis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gervis rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gervis up against the cage.
Gervis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gervis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gervis fails to pull guard.
Armstrong looking to stall.
Gervis wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gervis fails to pull guard.
Gervis is trying to pull guard but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gervis has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Gervis and move into the clinch.
Gervis clinches up against the cage.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Gervis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Gervis misses
and Armstrong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Gervis blocks it.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong has Gervis pressed against the cage.
Gervis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Noah Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong controlling the action here for a moment.
Gervis can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Gervis blocking some punches.
Gervis blocks an uppercut.
Gervis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gervis drags the fight down to the ground.
Gervis wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gervis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervis wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong stands up from Gervis's guard - Armstrong perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gervis is defended easily by Armstrong.
Noah Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gervis.
Gervis is breathing heavily.
Gervis has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Armstrong to work.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Gervis controls his hands.
Gervis being controlled against the cage.
Gervis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gervis controls the action.
Gervis wants to take the fight to the mat but Armstrong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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.
Armstrong trying to stall but Gervis improves his position.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gervis can do to turn this around?
Armstrong tries to work over Gervis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gervis.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gervis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gervis tries to work over Armstrong's front leg with a kick but Armstrong checks it.
Armstrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Armstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gervis is defended easily by Armstrong.
Gervis clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gervis controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervis jumps guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gervis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noah Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gervis.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gervis prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Gervis blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gervis has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Gervis avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Gervis blocks it.
A short right from Armstrong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Gervis trying to control the position but instead, Armstrong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gervis into the cage.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Gervis.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gervis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Frank Gervis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gervis shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gervis tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Gervis and move into the clinch.
Gervis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has managed to clinch.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Gervis controls the action.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gervis blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Gervis is trying to pull guard but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong just leaning against Gervis, taking a breather.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gervis up against the cage.
Armstrong tries to work over Gervis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gervis's elbow.
Armstrong has Gervis pressed against the cage, preventing Gervis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gervis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Armstrong tries to work over Gervis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong tries to work over Gervis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gervis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Gervis blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gervis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Gervis jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Gervis around his waist. Gervis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gervis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Gervis controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gervis's elbow.
Frank Gervis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gervis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Armstrong!
Noah Armstrong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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