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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir has chosen Pride as his entrance music. The key to victory for Gordon Lefleaur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Lefleaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefleaur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lefleaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Noir lands a nice hook to Lefleaur's body. Lefleaur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir walks into a left hand.
Lefleaur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noir.
Lefleaur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lefleaur!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Gordon Lefleaur has been cut.
Lefleaur wants to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Lefleaur is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Noir is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marshall Noir was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
Lefleaur misses with a double jab.
Lefleaur misses with a straight right.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noir.
Gordon Lefleaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir connects with a right hand. Lefleaur shakes it off.
Gordon Lefleaur's cut is getting worse.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefleaur doesn't manage to clinch there - Noir circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lefleaur misses.
Lefleaur checks the leg kick.
Noir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lefleaur's sensitive parts.
Lefleaur throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lefleaur stuffs the takedown.
Lefleaur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lefleaur doesn't manage to clinch there - Noir circles away.
Lefleaur throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lefleaur with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur lands a nice shot that snaps Noir's head back.
The crowd cheers as Lefleaur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noir doesn't seem phased though.
Lefleaur tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lefleaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Lefleaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Lefleaur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noir tries to work over Lefleaur's front leg with a kick but Lefleaur checks it.
Lefleaur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gordon Lefleaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lefleaur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lefleaur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lefleaur lands with an overhand left.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Lefleaur shows good takedown defense.
Lefleaur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noir slips under a jab.
Lefleaur misses with a looping left.
Noir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lefleaur finds it's way round the side to connect with Noir's head.
A punch lands to the side of Noir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir throws a hook but Lefleaur blocks it.
Lefleaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.
Noir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lefleaur to the ground. Noir is now in Lefleaur's guard.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noir passes Lefleaur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefleaur is trying to maintain the position but Noir is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur is trying to stand up here but Noir is controlling him well.
Noir thows a huge punch but Lefleaur dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Noir.
Noir is just content to waste time from the top position. Lefleaur takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Noir postures up and lands a big shot to Lefleaur's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefleaur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard.
Noir controls Lefleaur momentarily but Lefleaur frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Noir is controlling Lefleaur's posture.
Noir trying to control the position.
Lefleaur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lefleaur wants to clinch but Noir slips to the side
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Lefleaur leaves Noir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Noir.
A big left from Lefleaur misses.
Lefleaur darts in and clinches Noir up against the cage.
Lefleaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefleaur lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefleaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noirs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lefleaur is trying to stall.
Lefleaur misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lefleaur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lefleaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lefleaur'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.
Noir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lefleaur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lefleaur wants to stand and escape but Noir is having none of it.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefleaur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir throws an elbow that misses. Lefleaur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noir's guard. Nice move by Lefleaur!
Noir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefleaur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur wants to stand back up but Noir manages to pass into side control.
Noir throws an elbow but Lefleaur slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lefleaur dodges the ground and pound from Noir.
Noir misses with the ground and pound.
Lefleaur is trying to control Noir's posture but Noir avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Noir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur is looking for a sweep.
Noir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lefleaur's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lefleaur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!
Lefleaur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lefleaur trying to control.
Noir wants to control his opponent's hands but Lefleaur gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Noir doesn't escape.
Lefleaur tries to keep control of the position but Noir is staying busy.
We're going to have a standup here because Gordon Lefleaur wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lefleaur moves into the clinch successfully.
Lefleaur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lefleaur scores with a shot to the side of Noir's head.
Lefleaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir is trying to break the clinch but Lefleaur has him pressed against the cage.
Lefleaur throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Noir gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lefleaur regains guard.
Noir trying to control but Lefleaur is working from the bottom.
Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir advances to half guard.
Lefleaur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lefleaur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lefleaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Noir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lefleaur scores with a jab to the body.
Lefleaur tries to clinch
and Noir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lefleaur forces Noir back against the cage and clinches.
Noir has Lefleaur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lefleaur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lefleaur after a bit of a struggle.
Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Noir.
Lefleaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Noir controls his hands.
Lefleaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefleaur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noir blocks a body shot from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lands with a light punch inside.
Lefleaur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noir misses with a knee to the head.
Lefleaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lefleaur blocks a body shot from Noir.
Lefleaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Noir working Lefleaur over with knees to the body.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lefleaur misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur gets underhooks to prevent Noir's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon Lefleaur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lefleaur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lefleaur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lefleaur is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir misses with a knee to the head.
Lefleaur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lefleaur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noirs head.
Noir wants a takedown but no success here.
Noir has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lefleaur is trying to keep an underhook but Noir manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Noir is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noir moves into full mount! Lefleaur won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Noir prevents Lefleaur from getting the reversal.
Lefleaur tries to lock up and control but Noir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Noir with good strikes from the mount here!
Noir controlling from the full mount.
Noir looking to control but Lefleaur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Noir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Noir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marshall Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noir avoids the attempt from Lefleaur to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marshall Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lefleaur's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lefleaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lefleaur moves away.
Lefleaur scores with a shot to the body.
Noir scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lefleaur is looking to escape.
Noir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lefleaur defending well though.
Noir trying to control from Lefleaur's half guard. Lefleaur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir stopping the sweep attempt from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur has momentary wrist control but Noir slips an elbow through the middle.
Noir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Noir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lefleaur wants to stand and escape but Noir is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefleaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefleaur keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marshall Noir hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lefleaur lands a head shot.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lefleaur's waist but Lefleaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir throws a front kick that sends Lefleaur stumbling back into the cage.
Lefleaur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lefleaur throws the left hand but Noir avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lefleaur. Those never looked like landing.
Lefleaur moves into range and clinches up with Noir.
Lefleaur tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Lefleaur back against the cage.
Lefleaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Noir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Lefleaur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur gets through Noir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lefleaur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lefleaur lands a left hand.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Lefleaur has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Noir.
Lefleaur lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lefleaur.
Lefleaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefleaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefleaur lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir wants to take the fight to the mat but Lefleaur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lefleaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lefleaur fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gordon Lefleaur.
I think Lefleaur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gordon Lefleaur!
Gordon Lefleaur retains his welterweight title!
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