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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 798 p4p, 863 weight class) and Noah Gordon (ranked 101 p4p, 105 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon throws a right hand that Widenose ducks under and follows up with a left that Widenose also avoids with ease.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Widenose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
Widenose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widenose wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
Widenose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Widenose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
Gordon is doing well to control the position and prevent Widenose from advancing to side control.
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.
Gordon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bofur Widenose has been cut.
Widenose has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Widenose blocking some punches.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
Gordon unleashes a big counter combination but Widenose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Widenose goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Gordon to work.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Widenose breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
Gordon cracks Widenose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into Gordon's guard.
Widenose postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bofur Widenose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Widenose has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Widenose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Widenose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Widenose fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gordon sprawls well initially but Widenose persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gordon is doing well to control the position and prevent Widenose from advancing to side control.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
Widenose is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Widenose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is stalling here. Gordon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widenose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gordon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Widenose is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gordon off and has taken his back!
Widenose has got his arm under Gordon's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gordon has spun round into Widenose's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Widenose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard.
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widenose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widenose tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Widenose looking to pass the guard.
Widenose content to stall in guard here.
Widenose stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widenose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noah Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bofur Widenose's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gordon throws the left hand but Widenose avoids the punch easily.
Noah Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Widenose tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noah Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon throws out a powerful jab.
Gordon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Widenose avoids it with no problem.
Widenose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Widenose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Gordon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Widenose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Widenose is trying to drag Gordon to the mat but Gordon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Gordon effectively controlling the action here.
Gordon slows down the pace here.
Widenose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widenose looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Widenose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Widenose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Noah Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Widenose being controlled against the cage.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Widenose controls the action.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Widenose's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose blocks an uppercut.
Widenose blocking some punches.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noah Gordon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordon working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gordon 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gordon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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