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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isoo Paa (ranked 4990 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Khableep Noodlemegadov (ranked 564 p4p, 496 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 cm 18 210 0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm 18 205 0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Intelligent |
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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, Isoo Paa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khableep Noodlemegadov! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Noodlemegadov misses with a wild combination.
Noodlemegadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range. Paa misses the shot to the body. Paa shoots in but no luck this time. Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Paa. Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paa. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noodlemegadov.
A combination from Noodlemegadov does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noodlemegadov missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Paa defending well as Noodlemegadov loads up on a big left hand. Noodlemegadov throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Paa throws a big counter combination but Noodlemegadov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Noodlemegadov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Noodlemegadov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Noodlemegadov throws a series of strikes that have Paa backpedaling.
It looks like Isoo Paa has been cut. Noodlemegadov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paa is landing a low percentage of strikes. Paa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noodlemegadov sprawls well. Noodlemegadov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paa gets slowly back to his feet. A right-left combo lands from Noodlemegadov. Khableep Noodlemegadov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Paa throws a front kick aimed at Noodlemegadov's knee but Noodlemegadov avoids it well. Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov tries to bum rush Paa with a series of wild strikes but Paa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Paa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses. Paa tries to counter with a takedown but Noodlemegadov is quick to defend against it. Noodlemegadov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paa. Noodlemegadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. No joy there for Noodlemegadov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Paa slips a jab and a cross from Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Paa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noodlemegadov prevents it.
Paa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noodlemegadov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Paa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Noodlemegadov's chin but Noodlemegadov turns very nicely into Paa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paa has his hands on Noodlemegadov's head, controlling the position. Noodlemegadov wants to get up but he can't break Paa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Paa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noodlemegadov defends it easily. Paa is working an open guard so Noodlemegadov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Noodlemegadov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Noodlemegadov throws a shot to the body.
Paa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses. Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noodlemegadov manages to circle out of the way. Paa clinches up with Noodlemegadov and pushes him back against the cage. Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noodlemegadov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paa. Good work by Paa as he checks the leg kick. Paa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noodlemegadov. Noodlemegadov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paa backs up against the cage.
Noodlemegadov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paa looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Paa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khableep Noodlemegadov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Some wild striking there from Noodlemegadov.
A combination from Noodlemegadov does no damage. Paa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noodlemegadov sprawls and moves away. Noodlemegadov misses with a low kick. Noodlemegadov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paa rather than just go for the knockout. Paa throws a series of punches but Noodlemegadov moves out of range. Paa darts in looking for a takedown but Noodlemegadov gets double underhooks and turns Paa into the cage. Paa can't get the takedown.
Paa jumps guard but Noodlemegadov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noodlemegadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noodlemegadov lands a shoulder strike. Paa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noodlemegadov walks away with a smile on his face. Paa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Noodlemegadov leaves Paa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Noodlemegadov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paa. Paa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noodlemegadov. Khableep Noodlemegadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Paa shoots for a double leg takedown but Noodlemegadov sprawls well. He's pushed Paa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Paa shoots for a double leg takedown but Noodlemegadov sprawls well. He's pushed Paa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Noodlemegadov lands with a shot to the body. Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paa takes a body punch but keeps moving. Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket. Isoo Paa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket. No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt. Noodlemegadov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Isoo Paa's cut is getting worse. Noodlemegadov scores with a body shot.
Noodlemegadov scores with a shot to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Noodlemegadov and sends Paa crashing to the mat! Noodlemegadov follows him down to the mat - Paa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! Paa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paa tries to get out of the position. Noodlemegadov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Noodlemegadov lands with a good body shot. Noodlemegadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noodlemegadov misses with a low kick.
Noodlemegadov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noodlemegadov scores with a shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov digs a good body shot into Paa's ribs. Noodlemegadov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paa circles away quickly and effectively. Noodlemegadov leaves Paa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Paa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Noodlemegadov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Noodlemegadov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noodlemegadov.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noodlemegadov sprawls well. Noodlemegadov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noodlemegadov.
Isoo Paa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paa dives in and grabs Noodlemegadov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noodlemegadov pushes down on Paa's head and hops out. Paa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Noodlemegadov works Paa's body with a nice hook. Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noodlemegadov throws a right and a left that both miss. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paa is defended easily by Noodlemegadov. Noodlemegadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paa with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Noodlemegadov throws a right and a left that Paa avoids nicely. Noodlemegadov lands a jab to Paa's midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khableep Noodlemegadov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Isoo Paa's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Noodlemegadov throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot. Paa shoots in for a double leg but Noodlemegadov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Noodlemegadov throws a shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Paa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noodlemegadov's waist but Noodlemegadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paa off to one side. Noodlemegadov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paa. Noodlemegadov works Paa's body with a nice hook. Noodlemegadov connects with a single shot there. Noodlemegadov scores with a shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov scores with a jab to the head.
Khableep Noodlemegadov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some wild striking there from Noodlemegadov.
Paa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Noodlemegadov throws a body shot but no joy. Paa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Noodlemegadov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paa tries to counter with a takedown but Noodlemegadov is quick to defend against it. Paa shoots in but Noodlemegadov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Noodlemegadov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isoo Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Noodlemegadov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paa checks it well. Noodlemegadov throws a right hand that Paa ducks under and follows up with a left that Paa also avoids with ease. Noodlemegadov closes the distance and lands a one-two. Noodlemegadov throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Noodlemegadov misses. A quick step to the side and Paa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Noodlemegadov blocks a head kick by Paa.
No joy there for Noodlemegadov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Noodlemegadov. Beautiful body shot. Noodlemegadov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some wild striking there from Noodlemegadov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Noodlemegadov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Noodlemegadov throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Paa drives through and clinches with Noodlemegadov against the cage.
Noodlemegadov tries to break free but Paa pushes him back against the cage. A short right from Paa. Paa breaks from the clinch.
Noodlemegadov misses with a wild body shot. Noodlemegadov misses with a few strikes there.
Paa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noodlemegadov prevents Paa from moving into mount. A lull in the action here as Paa stalls from top position. Paa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four 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. Paa swings around for an armbar but Noodlemegadov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paa's guard. Paa 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. Noodlemegadov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paa has a closed guard, preventing Noodlemegadov from standing up. Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noodlemegadov defends well. Paa looking for a sweep. Not yet Paa, not yet. Noodlemegadov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paa's guard. Noodlemegadov stands up from Paa's guard - Noodlemegadov perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight! Khableep Noodlemegadov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Noodlemegadov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khableep Noodlemegadov!
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energy
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RATING
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