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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Trust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Trust!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trust throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nolan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trust is in Nolan's guard.
Trust trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trust preventing the sweep.
Trust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trust trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Trust might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nolan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trust sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trust trying to move into half guard but instead Nolan has managed to sweep!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nolan is one step ahead there.
Trust is trying to control the position but Nolan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trust is pulling down on Nolan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nolan, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nolan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nolan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nolan works over Trust with some ground and pound from guard.
Trust working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nolan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nolan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nolan working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nolan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trust is looking to stand up but Nolan isn't so interested in that idea.
Nolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Trust. No joy for Nolan on that attempt.
Trust manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nolan on his heels. He'll look to pass Nolan's guard now, I'm sure.
Trust passes Nolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nolan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nolan trying to hold on to Trust's head to control him but Trust postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trust makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trust trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Trust drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nolan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trust has Nolan in his guard.
Trust controls Nolan momentarily but Nolan frees himself.
Nolan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nolan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trust controls Nolan momentarily but Nolan frees himself.
Nolan postures up in Trust's guard and throws a big left but Trust blocks it.
Trust can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nolan controls the pace.
Nolan won't allow Trust to sweep him here.
Nolan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nolan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan works over Trust with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Scott Nolan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trust stuffs the takedown attempt from Nolan. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Trust shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nolan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trust throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nolan was covering up waiting for the punch and Trust finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trust wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trust won't allow Nolan to sweep him here.
Nolan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trust pulls Nolan in close to prevent any damage.
Nolan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trust has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trust has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nolan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nolan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trust looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nolan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nolan is taking a breather. Trust says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nolan winds up and cracks Trust with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trust wants to improve his position but Nolan is controlling well.
Trust trying to hold on to Nolan's head to control him but Nolan postures up.
Scott Nolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nolan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nolan moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan breaks the clinch.
Nolan gets caught napping as Trust dives in and scores a takedown. Nolan manages to retain guard.
Trust preventing the sweep.
Trust is working Nolan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trust wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Trust postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nolan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trust won't allow Nolan to sweep him here.
Nolan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Nolan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nolan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trust laying and praying for a moment but Nolan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Trust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nolan keeps working.
Trust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trust stalling.
Trust is working for a kimura but Nolan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan wants to get back to full guard.
Trust takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trust is trying to control. Nolan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trust tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nolan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trust working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trust is trying to work for a kimura but Nolan is defending well.
Trust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trust stalling away here and it's allowed Nolan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nolan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trust stands and throws Nolan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trust scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trust throws a strike aimed at the side of Nolan's head but Nolan avoids it well.
Trust is looking to take a break and control but Nolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trust blocks the strikes from Nolan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trust trying to control the action but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Nolan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trust off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trust trying to control but not successfully.
Nolan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trust is trying to break free.
Nolan avoiding Trust 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Nolan.
Trust is in bad spot here.
Trust is covering up but some of the strikes from Nolan are getting through and doing damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nolan is not going to allow Trust to sit and survive in this position.
Jacob Trust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Nolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trust tries to escape but Nolan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nolan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Nolan!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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