PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo LeClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo LeClaire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Noble
vs
LeClaire

169 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bo LeClaire!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeClaire has closed the distance and engaged Noble in a clinch.
Noble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeClaire avoids a wild elbow strike from Noble.

Noble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

LeClaire moves into the clinch successfully.

Noble decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeClaire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Noble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeClaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeClaire wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Noble throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LeClaire escapes and throws Noble's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Noble tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

LeClaire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noble, who protects the arm well.
Noble regains half guard there - taking advantage of LeClaire's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
LeClaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Noble actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noble is trying to control but LeClaire manages to pass to mount!
LeClaire controlling from the full mount.
LeClaire thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

LeClaire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Noble can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
LeClaire moves to the back.

LeClaire is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Noble is defending well though. LeClaire let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

LeClaire has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Noble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Noble trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

LeClaire has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
LeClaire keeps control of the position as Noble tries to break free.

LeClaire is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Noble knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Noble for a finish.
Noble is trying to get back to his feet but LeClaire has full control of the position and if anything, Noble has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noble wants to control his opponent's hands but LeClaire gets his hands free.
LeClaire controlling well, preventing Noble from escaping the position.
Noble just trying to survive but LeClaire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo LeClaire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

LeClaire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.
LeClaire has a takedown stuffed.
James Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Noble drives through with a takedown into LeClaire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

LeClaire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

LeClaire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeClaire looking for a guillotine here but Noble defends easily.
LeClaire is trying to keep Noble in close.
Noble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LeClaire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noble circles away.
James Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo LeClaire.
LeClaire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LeClaire somewhat.

LeClaire forces Noble back against the cage and clinches.
LeClaire digs a right hand underneath Noble's ribcage. Noble let out a lung full of air as it connected.

LeClaire breaks the clinch.

LeClaire moves into range and clinches up with Noble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeClaire backwards.
LeClaire wants a takedown but no success here.

Noble has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed LeClaire clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can LeClaire do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
LeClaire grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Noble not allowing LeClaire to control his hands.
Noble lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can LeClaire hold on?!

Noble looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noble has the hooks in. LeClaire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noble sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! LeClaire taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Noble!