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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 cm
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177 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bombada! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bombada throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it. A big right from Bombada misses. Bombada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bombada throws a jab when Noir was well out of range. Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss. Noir connects with a leg kick. Bombada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Noir tries to score with a low kick but Bombada moves his leg out of the way. Bombada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bombada lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming. Bombada swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing. Noir misses with a low kick.
Bombada swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top. Noir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jab by Bombada. Bombada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bombada takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses. Noir tests Bombada's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bombada moves out of range of the body kick. Good leg kick by Noir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Noir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Noir shoots in for a double leg but Bombada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Brad Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bombada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bombada throws a right and a left that both miss. Noir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice sprawl there from Bombada as Noir shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombada. Noir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bombada. Noir throws a body kick that misses. Bombada tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Noir fails with a takedown attempt. Noir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir tries a low kick but Bombada avoids it. Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bombada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Noir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Noir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Noir prevents Bombada from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Noir there. Noir thows a huge punch but Bombada dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Noir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bombada is trying to stand up here but Noir is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Noir scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Noir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bombada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombada defending well though. Nice strikes from Noir there. Noir trying to pass the guard but Bombada defending well. Noir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bombada is just riding it out for now. Noir eventually gives up the hold. Noir 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. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noir connects with a nice short shot to Bombada's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top. Noir throws a front kick aimed at Bombada's knee but Bombada avoids it well. Bombada swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir throws a wild body kick that Bombada sees coming a mile off. Bombada blocks the body kick.
Brad Bombada seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bombada with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bombada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Noir throws a nice inside leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bombada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noir - the referee stops the clock and Bombada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noir. Bombada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Noir shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bombada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Noir misses with a leg kick and Bombada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bombada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir. Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noir circles away quickly and effectively. Noir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Noir shoots for a takedown but Bombada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bombada swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bombada, as that shot connected.
Noir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noir scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bombada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Noir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noir throws a low kick, looking for Bombada's leg but Bombada calmly moves out of range. Noir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bombada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bombada throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Noir connects with a leg kick. Bombada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brad Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bombada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noir backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bombada misses with the combination.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombada's waist but Bombada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side. Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bombada swivels and escapes. Bombada throws a hook but Noir blocks it. Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noir circles away quickly and effectively. Noir takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses. Bombada throws a series of punches but Noir avoids them all with ease. Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Noir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombada misses with a body shot.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bombada!
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bombada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing. Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bombada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Noir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noir there as he acknowledges the shot. Noir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombada is fending him off so far but Noir persists. Nope, Bombada circles away and we're back to standing. Bombada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noir. Noir lands with a kick to the temple. Bombada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Noir moves forwards but Bombada connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bombada misses with a straight right. Bombada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noir back to the cage. Bombada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bombada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombada throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range. Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top. Bombada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bombada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bombada throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombada swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bombada lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range. Bombada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt - Bombada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bombada avoids the body shot from Noir.
Bombada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Noir shoots in for a takedown but Bombada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Noir fails to land the takedown. Bombada thuds a left hand into Noir's body. Noir thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bombada if he has to take too many more of those.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Noir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bombada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Noir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Noir lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots. Noir passes into half guard. Bombada is looking to escape. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bombada can do anything to dispel that myth. Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bombada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noir. Noir passes to side control. Noir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bombada, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Noir lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Noir tries to advance to mount but Bombada denies him. Bombada parries the strikes from Noir easily there. Noir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bombada to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Noir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Marshall Noir showed his dominance in that final round. I think Noir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Noir! After the big win, Marshall Noir made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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