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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Salaam (ranked 2343 p4p, 24566 weight class) and Hebrew Noah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Salaam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Salaam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hebrew Noah!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salaam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noah.
No joy there for Salaam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salaam misses with a body punch
and Noah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Noah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salaam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noah throws a body punch but Salaam moves out of range.
A cross from Noah lands.
Noah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hebrew Noah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salaam with a nice cross.
It looks like Hebrew Noah has been cut.
Salaam throws a nice looking combination but Noah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Salaam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Salaam misses.
Noah throws out a counter right but Salaam avoids it with no problem.
Salaam misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaam throws a hook but Noah avoids it easily.
Noah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salaam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salaam throws a series of punches but Noah avoids them all with ease.
As Salaam backs off Noah throws a huge counter combo but Salaam manages to avoid it all.
Salaam misses with a wild combination.
Noah throws a shot from downtown. Salaam moves away and avoids it.
Salaam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noah counters with a right hand that sends Salaam tumbling to the canvas! Can Noah finish him? He dives into Salaam's guard looking to do just that!
Salaam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salaam is looking for a triangle but Noah pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Salaam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noah tries to stand but Salaam is controlling from the bottom.
Salaam seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salaam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salaam looking for a guillotine here but Noah defends easily.
Salaam wants to stand but Noah is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salaam blocks a jab.
Salaam seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy left from Noah finds it's target.
Andre Salaam's cut is getting worse.
Noah misses with a right hand
and Salaam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salaam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salaam throws a nice looking combination but Noah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noah connects with a nice looking jab.
Salaam throws a series of punches but Noah moves out of range.
Salaam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salaam throws a series of punches but Noah avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salaam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Hebrew Noah's cut even more.
Noah catches Salaam napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Salaam to the canvas!
Andre Salaam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salaam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salaam looking for a guillotine here but Noah defends easily.
Salaam is looking to stand up but Noah isn't so interested in that idea.
Salaam has a closed guard, preventing Noah from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hebrew Noah will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salaam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noah manages to avoid it.
Noah bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Salaam! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salaam looking for a sweep. Not yet Salaam, not yet.
Noah wants to stand and escape but instead Salaam has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Salaam stops Noah from standing up.
Salaam wants to control from the top but Noah keeps moving.
Salaam prevents Noah from getting back to his feet.
Noah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salaam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salaam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noah thuds his right hand into Salaam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeez, Andre Salaam's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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.
Noah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salaam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salaam takes one to the chin there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Salaam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hebrew Noah!
A relieved looking Hebrew Noah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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