|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 697 p4p, 751 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 89 p4p, 95 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noriega might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Derek Vinyard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
36
148
21 - 10 - 1 |
|
167 cm
33
145
23 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vinyard counter with a right hand.
Vinyard scores with a jab.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Vinyard shrugs it off though.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Vinyard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Vinyard takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vinyard avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vinyard looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vinyard connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinyard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinyard. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega tried to counter with a leg kick but Vinyard avoided it.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinyard is just out of range.
We've been informed that Vinyard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vinyard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Noriega
and Vinyard counters with a left to the body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard avoids a kick to the body.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard connects with a crisp jab.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vinyard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Noriega thows a body kick. Vinyard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vinyard avoids a kick to the body.
Vinyard feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinyard throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vinyard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Vinyard fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinyard. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Vinyard saw it coming and moves away.
Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega thows a leg kick but Vinyard checks it
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard needs to keep his hands up - Noriega had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Donk. Noriega catches Vinyard right on the button with a cross.
Noriega throws a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Vinyard saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Vinyard's shoulder, as Vinyard tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Noriega throwing a counter right hand but Vinyard manages to avoid it.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Vinyard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinyard was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noriega with a hook.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Noriega takes one on the button.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Vinyard connects with a jab.
Vinyard blocks a low kick nicely.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinyard can do to turn this around?
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Vinyard tries to counter with a clinch but Noriega shakes him off and moves away.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Vinyard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Vinyard moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Good shot there by Vinyard.
Noriega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinyard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Vinyard counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Vinyard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Vinyard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vinyard lands the left hand.
Vinyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinyard takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega clobbers Vinyard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinyard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
A jab from Noriega does it's job there.
Vinyard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Vinyard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Vinyard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Noriega.
A shot to the liver by Vinyard. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Vinyard's ribs.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinyard momentarily.
Vinyard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vinyard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vinyard looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vinyard in his tracks.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Vinyard's knee but Vinyard avoids it well.
Noriega scores with a head kick. Vinyard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinyard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Vinyard
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinyard lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard lands with a right hand.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinyard needs to keep his hands up - Noriega had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinyard rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinyard.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Vinyard avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinyard lands with a left to the head.
Vinyard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Vinyard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Vinyard fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Vinyard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Vinyard misses with a straight left.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Vinyard counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vinyard is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook to the body
and Vinyard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.
Noriega scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega slips under a jab from Vinyard.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Vinyard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinyard counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Vinyard with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Vinyard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinyard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vinyard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vinyard.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Vinyard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noriega really felt that one!
Vinyard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Noriega did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vinyard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vinyard really felt that one!
Vinyard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Vinyard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinyard's head backwards.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinyard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that Vinyard semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Vinyard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Vinyard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vinyard checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Vinyard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Vinyard with a nice calf kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Vinyard saw that one coming.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Vinyard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses with the body kick
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega delivers a nice body kick.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Vinyard finds it's target.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vinyard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinyard avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard lands a right hand.
Noriega lands a damaging elbow.
Noriega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega digs a good hook to Vinyard's body.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vinyard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega defending well as Vinyard loads up on a big left hand.
Vinyard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Vinyard throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Vinyard swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vinyard misses with a hook.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Vinyard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinyard.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega had his way with Derek Vinyard in 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. This is the final round!
Vinyard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinyard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Vinyard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vinyard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Vinyard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vinyard misses with a hook.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Vinyard moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinyard doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinyard. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vinyard walks into a left hand.
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Vinyard back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noriega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vinyard's brow.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard presses Noriega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noriega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega has had enough of the clinch but Vinyard keeps him there for the moment.
Noriega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinyard is defending well for now.
Noriega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noriega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinyard throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Vinyard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Vinyard.
Noriega misses with an elbow strike.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vinyard lands an uppercut.
Noriega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Derek Vinyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Vinyard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinyard has Noriega pressed against the cage, preventing Noriega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega.
Vinyard takes a shot to the head.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Vinyard digs a right hand into Noriega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noriega's gas tank.
Derek Vinyard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noriega takes a shot to the head.
Vinyard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Vinyard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vinyard struggles to land a body shot inside as Noriega controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinyard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noriega or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but Vinyard blocks with his arms.
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!
Vinyard lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vinyard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noriega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinyard is defending well for now.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Vinyard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vinyard avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vinyard scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Noriega misses with an elbow strike.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Noriega!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Noriega gave a big smile as he said 'I Want The Winner Between DeMario Valdez Vs Ramon Escobar Chavez. Mexican Or Cuban Doesn’t Matter Let’s Go To War Ese '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
