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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride. River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
19 - 7 - 2 |
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175 lbs
21 - 2 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
River lands an elbow inside.
Noir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by River after a bit of a struggle.
Noir avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
With the fighters up against the cage, River throws an elbow but misses.
River breaks from the clinch.
Noir takes one to the chin there.
River misses with a body shot.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noir there as he acknowledges the shot.
River tries to clinch but Noir moves out of range.
River throws a leg kick but Noir moved away.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Noir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Noir wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as River holds on and takes a little breather.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noir is one step ahead there.
River keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
River looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cole River.
River tries to land a body kick
and Noir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noir.
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Noir is proving a slippery customer.
River pulls Noir in to control the position.
We've been hearing that Noir has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
River 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cole River wasn't active enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River jabs Noir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that round.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from River misses
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
River is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
River trying to control the position.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noir throws a big right hand that misses.
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cole River was stalling too much, according to the referee.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a looping right.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noir counters with a nice body shot.
River lands a high kick!
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noir on the side of the head.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Noir off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Noir counters with a head kick.
Cole River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
River tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
River wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws the left hand but Noir avoids the punch easily.
River misses with a straight left.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River wants to slow Noir down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noir doesn't seem phased though.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
River throws a leg kick but Noir checks it.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
River throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a straight right.
River thumps Noir with a low kick.
Noir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
River tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a leg kick but Noir moved away.
Noir is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noir moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River scores with a leg kick.
Noir avoids a kick to the body.
Noir throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from River misses
and Noir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noir.
Noir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River is pressing down on Noir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noir wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard.
River trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom.
River is stalling in the full guard.
River preventing the sweep.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cole River hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Marshall Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River thows a body shot but no joy.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Noir off balance momentarily.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into side control. River won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear River down.
Noir working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
River is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir working away.
Noir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River is trying to get back to half guard.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River tries to buck Noir off but Noir is having none of it.
Cole River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir landing strikes.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Noir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Noir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused River some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
River is trying to control Noir's posture but Noir avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!
River tries to keep control of the position but Noir is staying busy.
Noir rolls, trying to escape but River keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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