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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Lamotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan's entrance music is Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Nolan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Lamotte! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nolan throws a right and a left that both miss. Lamotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lamotte throws a right and a left that both miss. Lamotte misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Lamotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamotte throws a combination that misses and Nolan counters with a leg kick. Nolan moves into the clinch. Lamotte can't break the clinch.
Nolan jumps guard.
Nolan pushes Lamotte off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lamotte should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Lamotte misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nolan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamotte, who protects the arm well. Nolan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Nolan dives in and grabs Lamotte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamotte pushes down on Nolan's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Nolan counter with a right hand. Nolan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Nolan decides to stand and escape the position. Nolan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nolan is breathing heavily. Nolan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamotte quickly recovers to half guard. Lamotte is trying to stand back up but Nolan is controlling him
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nolan content to control rather than advance. Lamotte looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lamotte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nolan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Lamotte is trying to stand.
Nolan escapes and gets back to his feet. Lamotte leaves Nolan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lamotte misses with a combination
and Nolan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nolan lands a nice short elbow. Lamotte wants to get back to his feet.
Nolan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Nolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamotte keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamotte wants to get back to his feet. Nolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nolan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lamotte to stand up. Lamotte misses with a wild combination.
Lamotte misses with a combination
and Nolan counters with a one-two to the body. Lamotte misses with a combination
and Nolan counters with a body kick. Lamotte gets tackled into the cage by Nolan. Nolan maintains the clinch. Nolan looking to throw knees to the head but Lamotte is blocking nicely.
Lamotte is trying to break free. Lamotte breaks from the clinch.
Nolan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nolan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamotte but Lamotte pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lamotte fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lamotte misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Lamotte both land. Nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lamotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nolan feints and as Lamotte raises his hands in defense, Nolan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Nolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamotte swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nolan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Lamotte.
Nolan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lamotte wants to stand up but Nolan is controlling him. Lamotte is working an open guard so Nolan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamotte's waist but Lamotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolan off to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nolan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lamotte!
Nolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamotte's waist but Lamotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolan off to one side. Sloppy strikes from Lamotte. Those never looked like landing. Willy Lamotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lamotte throws a combination that misses and Nolan counters with a two punch combo. No joy there for Lamotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nolan shoots in but no luck this time. Nolan clinches. Lamotte is trying to break free. Lamotte wants to break free but Nolan has control.
Lamotte tries to break the clinch but Nolan is controlling the position. Nolan looking to slow down the pace here. A frustrated look appears on Lamotte's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lamotte breaks the clinch.
Nolan drives through and clinches with Lamotte against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lamotte can't break the clinch.
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamotte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nolan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lamotte really felt that one! Peter Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nolan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamotte sprawls well. Lamotte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lamotte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nolan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamotte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nolan shoots in for a takedown but Lamotte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lamotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nolan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lamotte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nolan counters with a series of strikes. Lamotte will be more careful next time no doubt. Nolan shoots for a takedown but Lamotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nolan throws a head kick that half lands.
Lamotte throws a right hand that Nolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nolan also avoids with ease. Nolan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamotte to the ground. Nolan is now in Lamotte's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nolan stands and throws Lamotte's legs to the side, diving into side control. Lamotte is trying to escape the position but Nolan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nolan decides to take the fight back to the feet. Lamotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lamotte throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range. Peter Nolan is winning the standup battle so far. Nolan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lamotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab. Lamotte misses with a combination
and Nolan counters with a solid body kick. Nolan shoots in for a takedown but Lamotte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lamotte scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nolan pushes Lamotte up against the cage in a clinch. Lamotte is trying to push Nolan away but Nolan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nolan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamotte tries to break the clinch but Nolan is controlling the position. Lamotte is looking to break free of the clinch but Nolan has double underhooks. Nolan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lamotte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lamotte misses with a wild combination.
Nolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamotte's waist but Lamotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolan off to one side. A punch combination from Lamotte misses. Nolan tries for a takedown but Lamotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nolan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamotte is fending him off so far but Nolan persists. Nope, Lamotte circles away and we're back to standing. Lamotte throws a right hand that Nolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nolan also avoids with ease. Lamotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nolan counters with a big head kick but Lamotte shrugs it off. Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Lamotte.
Nolan pushes Lamotte up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lamotte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lamotte is trying to break the clinch but Nolan is controlling him. Nolan keeps control of Lamotte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lamotte has had enough of the clinch but Nolan keeps him there for the moment. Lamotte wants to break free but Nolan has control.
Nolan is trying to trip Lamotte. He has hold of a leg but Lamotte is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Nolan gets to his feet - Lamotte follows without any prompting. Lamotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Lamotte.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamotte tries to sprawl out of it but Nolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamotte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lamotte misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nolan dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lamotte swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nolan. Nolan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamotte sprawls well initially but Nolan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Nolan there. Nolan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamotte can do to turn this around? Lamotte tries to kick Nolan off but Nolan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nolan working the head and body with strikes. Nolan stops Lamotte from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nolan in particular looking to stall. Nolan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lamotte to stand up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nolan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamotte! Peter Nolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lamotte is pushing Nolan's head away, looking to escape. Nolan manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nolan in side control, just content to control the action for now. Nolan stands up and we're back to a striking position. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nolan is defended easily by Lamotte. Some wild striking there from Lamotte.
Horrible takedown by Nolan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamotte which made him look bad. Nolan dodges the punch combination from Lamotte.
Nolan fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lamotte throws a right and a left that both miss. Lamotte throws a right hand that Nolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nolan also avoids with ease. Lamotte misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamotte's waist but Lamotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nolan off to one side. Lamotte throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range. Lamotte throws a combination that misses and Nolan counters with a big head kick but Lamotte shrugs it off. Lamotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan. Lamotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nolan counters with a body kick. Lamotte blocks a head kick by Nolan.
Nolan shoots in but Lamotte avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lamotte throws a right hand that Nolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nolan also avoids with ease. Nolan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamotte swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lamotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nolan. Willy Lamotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Lamotte.
Lamotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Nolan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nolan clinches. Nolan stalling in the clinch but Lamotte improves position. Lamotte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nolan prevents Lamotte from breaking the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Lamotte's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nolan pulls guard successfully.
Nolan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamotte is one step ahead there. Nolan is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nolan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamotte manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nolan stops Lamotte from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Nolan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nolan 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Nolan! Peter Nolan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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