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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekial Stoltzfuses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noffsinger's entrance music is Flash Gordon. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoltzfuses's choice of entrance music: Cotton Eye Joe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Noffsinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekial Stoltzfuses!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltzfuses fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noffsinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noffsinger stops a takedown attempt from Stoltzfuses.
Stoltzfuses blocks the elbow strike.
Noffsinger misses with an elbow strike.
Noffsinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ezekial Stoltzfuses has been cut.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses blocks it.
Noffsinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noffsinger lands a damaging elbow.
Stoltzfuses lands an elbow that stopped Noffsinger in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger is trying to break the clinch but Stoltzfuses has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses tries to land knees in the clinch but Noffsinger avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Noffsinger fails to land.
Noffsinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoltzfuses avoids the damage to the body.
Noffsinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stoltzfuses tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noffsinger avoids it.
Stoltzfuses misses with an elbow strike.
Noffsinger managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses.
Noffsinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoltzfuses avoids the damage to the body.
Noffsinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoltzfuses gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoltzfuses blocks the elbow strike.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside that Stoltzfuses shrugs off.
Noffsinger misses with a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stoltzfuses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noffsinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noffsinger throws an elbow but misses.
Noffsinger blocking some punches.
Noffsinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stoltzfuses trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses.
Stoltzfuses tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noffsinger avoids it.
Noffsinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoltzfuses is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger gets underhooks to prevent Stoltzfuses's takedown attempt.
Cain Noffsinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekial Stoltzfuses.
Stoltzfuses managing to block the knees to the body from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger throws an elbow that misses.
Stoltzfuses works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stoltzfuses looks gassed!
Noffsinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stoltzfuses.
Noffsinger wants to get back to his feet but Stoltzfuses is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noffsinger pushes Stoltzfuses off and gets back to his feet.
Noffsinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoltzfuses has closed the distance and engaged Noffsinger in a clinch.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
Stoltzfuses working aggressively here.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but it misses.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stoltzfuses pushes off an throws an elbow but Noffsinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noffsinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Stoltzfuses gets an underhook and turns Noffsinger into the cage.
Stoltzfuses misses with an elbow over the top.
Stoltzfuses tries to land knees in the clinch but Noffsinger avoids the damage to the body.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stoltzfuses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoltzfuses missing with knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noffsinger avoids it.
Stoltzfuses managing to block the knees to the body from Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses is trying to drag Noffsinger to the mat but Noffsinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noffsinger looking to throw knees to the head but Stoltzfuses is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses blocks a body shot from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Noffsinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noffsinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noffsinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noffsinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stoltzfuses blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Noffsinger looking to throw knees to the head but Stoltzfuses is blocking nicely.
Noffsinger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stoltzfuses can't fight it off and eventually Noffsinger manages to take the fight to the floor. Stoltzfuses looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noffsinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger postures up in Stoltzfuses's guard and throws a big left but Stoltzfuses blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoltzfuses can do anything to dispel that myth.
Noffsinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stoltzfuses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noffsinger is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noffsinger postures up in Stoltzfuses's guard and throws a big left but Stoltzfuses blocks it.
Stoltzfuses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noffsinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Noffsinger pushes down on Stoltzfuses's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Noffsinger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stoltzfuses tries to roll over but Noffsinger keeps him under control.
Stoltzfuses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noffsinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stoltzfuses wants to get back to full guard.
Noffsinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoltzfuses defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Noffsinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekial Stoltzfuses's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Noffsinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoltzfuses swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noffsinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Noffsinger thows a huge punch but Stoltzfuses dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoltzfuses wants to control but Noffsinger is keeping busy.
Noffsinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoltzfuses's head.
Noffsinger thows a huge punch but Stoltzfuses dodges it nicely.
Noffsinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoltzfuses defending well though.
Noffsinger controlling the action here.
Stoltzfuses blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noffsinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger wants to control but Stoltzfuses is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stoltzfuses shoots in for a double leg but Noffsinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noffsinger throws a leg kick but Stoltzfuses moved away.
Stoltzfuses is breathing heavily.
Stoltzfuses moves in looking to clinch but Noffsinger pushes him off.
Noffsinger tries to clinch up but Stoltzfuses circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Stoltzfuses blocks the low kick.
Noffsinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoltzfuses sprawls well. He's pushed Noffsinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stoltzfuses shoots in for a takedown but Noffsinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noffsinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noffsinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoltzfuses is defending well for now.
Noffsinger pushes Stoltzfuses back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoltzfuses managing to block the knees to the body from Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses prevents a body shot from Noffsinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoltzfuses.
Stoltzfuses pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stoltzfuses lands an elbow that stopped Noffsinger in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger lands an elbow just above Stoltzfuses 's eye.
Noffsinger avoiding damage as Stoltzfuses throws knees to the body.
Noffsinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Noffsinger avoids the elbow strike from Stoltzfuses, against the cage.
Noffsinger avoiding damage as Stoltzfuses throws knees to the body.
Noffsinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow.
Noffsinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stoltzfuses takes an elbow to the temple.
Noffsinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stoltzfuses drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noffsinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cain Noffsinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekial Stoltzfuses.
Nice elbow from Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noffsinger trying to stall but Stoltzfuses improves his position.
Noffsinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoltzfuses's defenses.
Noffsinger trying to land knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noffsinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noffsinger throws an elbow but misses.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow.
Stoltzfuses with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noffsinger.
Noffsinger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside that Stoltzfuses shrugs off.
Noffsinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow.
Noffsinger scores with a knee to the head.
Noffsinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noffsinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noffsinger misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Noffsinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cain Noffsinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noffsinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noffsinger dodges an elbow strike from Stoltzfuses.
Stoltzfuses takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stoltzfuses managing to block the knees to the body from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the head.
Stoltzfuses looking to slow down the pace here.
Stoltzfuses tries a knee to the head but Noffsinger blocks it.
Noffsinger throws a head punch that misses.
Noffsinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside that Stoltzfuses shrugs off.
Noffsinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoltzfuses using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noffsinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger throws a head punch that misses.
Noffsinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoltzfuses's defenses.
Stoltzfuses tries for a takedown but Noffsinger manages to get underhooks.
Noffsinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noffsinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoltzfuses is defending well for now.
Stoltzfuses avoiding damage as Noffsinger throws knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses dodges an elbow strike from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoltzfuses.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses pushes off an throws an elbow but Noffsinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoltzfuses avoids it.
Stoltzfuses tries to throw a body punch but Noffsinger avoids it by throwing Stoltzfuses back against the cage.
Noffsinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Stoltzfuses won't want to take too many of those.
Stoltzfuses pushes off an throws an elbow but Noffsinger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stoltzfuses throws and elbow that misses. Noffsinger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stoltzfuses's guard. Nice move by Noffsinger!
Noffsinger throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoltzfuses is trying to keep Noffsinger in close.
Stoltzfuses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noffsinger postures up in Stoltzfuses's guard and throws a big left but Stoltzfuses blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Noffsinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekial Stoltzfuses's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Noffsinger moves into the clinch.
Noffsinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoltzfuses's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noffsinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noffsinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoltzfuses avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoltzfuses just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noffsinger's brow.
Stoltzfuses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Noffsinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stoltzfuses lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noffsinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noffsinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoltzfuses has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoltzfuses drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noffsinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noffsinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noffsinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoltzfuses, pushing him back against the cage.
Stoltzfuses missing with knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Ezekial Stoltzfuses's cut even more.
Noffsinger missing with knees to the body.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the head but Stoltzfuses blocks with his arms.
Noffsinger misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noffsinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Noffsinger throws an elbow that misses.
Noffsinger blocks an elbow strike from Stoltzfuses.
Noffsinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoltzfuses is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stoltzfuses throws an elbow but misses.
Noffsinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoltzfuses avoids the damage to the body.
Stoltzfuses lands an elbow inside that Noffsinger shrugs off.
Stoltzfuses takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stoltzfuses tries to land knees in the clinch but Noffsinger avoids the damage to the body.
Noffsinger landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noffsinger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stoltzfuses's brow.
Stoltzfuses throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stoltzfuses is trying to drag Noffsinger to the mat but Noffsinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cain Noffsinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekial Stoltzfuses.
Noffsinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Stoltzfuses leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stoltzfuses has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noffsinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noffsinger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Noffsinger manages to break the clinch.
Noffsinger tries to clinch but Stoltzfuses is having none of it.
Ezekial Stoltzfuses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoltzfuses fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoltzfuses checks a leg kick.
Noffsinger is looking to clinch.
Stoltzfuses circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stoltzfuses holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noffsinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Noffsinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoltzfuses gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noffsinger dodges an elbow strike from Stoltzfuses.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Stoltzfuses in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoltzfuses.
Stoltzfuses blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoltzfuses with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noffsinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stoltzfuses lands an elbow just above Noffsinger 's eye.
Stoltzfuses with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noffsinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stoltzfuses lands a nice elbow.
Stoltzfuses tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noffsinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stoltzfuses prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stoltzfuses throws an elbow but misses.
Noffsinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Stoltzfuses leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noffsinger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stoltzfuses blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noffsinger.
Stoltzfuses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noffsinger with the ground and pound but Stoltzfuses uses the opportunity to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stoltzfuses is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Noffsinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stoltzfuses postures up in Noffsinger's guard and throws a big left but Noffsinger blocks it.
Ezekial Stoltzfuses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noffsinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoltzfuses drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noffsinger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stoltzfuses has Noffsinger in his guard.
Noffsinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoltzfuses works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain Noffsinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stoltzfuses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noffsinger is one step ahead there.
Stoltzfuses being controlled here, momentarily.
Noffsinger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Noffsinger wants to control from the top but Stoltzfuses keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Noffsinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noffsinger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Noffsinger!
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