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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between tiago alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Noakes (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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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, tiago alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Noakes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Noakes. Noakes gets slowly back to his feet.
alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Noakes drags the fight down to the ground.
alves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noakes's guard.
alves stands up from Noakes's guard - alves perhaps looking for a knockout.
Noakes fails to land the takedown.
alves shoots in and bounces Noakes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
alves wants to control from the top but Noakes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noakes has a closed guard, preventing alves from standing up.
Noakes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for alves!
Noakes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
alves is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
alves is working hard here to advance position.
alves tries to hold on but Noakes pushes him away.
alves is looking to improve his position but Noakes isn't that keen on the idea.
Noakes looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
alves is working to get back to half guard.
Noakes controlling the pace for now.
alves is squirming around, avoiding Noakes's attempts to control the action.
alves is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Noakes controlling the pace for now.
Noakes tries to control but alves wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
alves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tiago alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
alves looks for a takedown but Noakes sprawls well.
alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Noakes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noakes.
alves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noakes can't get the takedown.
alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Noakes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tiago alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
alves is trying to break the clinch but Noakes has him pressed against the cage.
Noakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Noakes. No joy for alves on that attempt.
alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
alves shoots in and bounces Noakes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Noakes controlling alves's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noakes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noakes has escaped and now he's on top!
alves keeping moving, preventing Noakes from controlling successfully.
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.
alves is looking to stand up but Noakes isn't so interested in that idea.
alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noakes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noakes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Noakes content to control rather than advance.
Noakes wants to pass to mount but alves is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noakes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Noakes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
alves tries to hold on but Noakes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
alves reaches up to try and control the position but Noakes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! alves rolls and tries to escape and now Noakes has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Noakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Noakes has his takedown stuffed
and alves counters with a takedown into side control.
alves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noakes to his feet.
Noakes shoots for a takedown but alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noakes lands with a slapping head kick.
alves throws a nice looking combination but Noakes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
alves throws a lazy body kick
and Noakes counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
alves is working for takedown but Noakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noakes manages to pull guard.
alves postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
alves wants to control from the top but Noakes keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noakes wants to sweep here but alves controlling him for the moment.
Noakes keeping full guard, as alves tries to pass.
Noakes controls alves momentarily but alves frees himself.
Noakes looking to hit a scissor sweep but alves is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
alves advances position into side control!
alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noakes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Noakes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
alves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Noakes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in alves's guard! Nice work there by Noakes!
Noakes stops alves from standing up.
Noakes thows a big elbow that misses.
Noakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Noakes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
alves pushes Noakes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Danga de danga de dang - alves scores with a four punch combination!
alves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noakes counters with a head kick. That will keep alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
tiago alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noakes lands with a kick to the temple. alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Noakes.
I think Noakes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Noakes!
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RATING
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