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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Gallard shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noble as he jumps to the side.
James Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Gallard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallard blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Noble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Gallard throws a series of punches but Noble avoids them all with ease.
Noble appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Gallard instigates a clinch.
Noble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gallard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gallard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gallard throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Noble counters by moving into the clinch.
Noble working hard to break the clinch.
Gallard lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noble's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gallard tries to pull guard but Noble won't allow it.
Noble stops a takedown attempt from Gallard.
Gallard trying to control the position but instead, Noble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallard into the cage.#T2##BC#
Noble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Gallard drives through and clinches with Noble against the cage.
Noble misses with a knee to the head.
Noble manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Noble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Gallard there.
Noble stuffs the takedown.
Noble quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD#
Noble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallard's half guard.
Gallard tries to kick Noble off in order to stand up. Noble Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Gallard seems a little lost for a moment, as Noble dominates the positioning.
Noble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Noble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gallard, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallard parries the strikes from Noble easily there. Noble is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gallard to escape.
Gallard pushes Noble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gallard is being controlled here.
Noble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gallard down.
Noble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gallard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noble working away.#T4#
Noble slows the pace down.
Gallard is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gallard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Noble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noble cracks Gallard with a big right hand but Gallard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noble controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gallard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noble dominated that 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.
#R2#
Gallard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noble defends it nicely.
Gallard leaves Noble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gallard instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gallard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Noble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gallard working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Noble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gallard controls Noble momentarily but Noble frees himself.
Noble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gallard wants to sweep here but Noble controlling him for the moment.
Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallard's head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gallard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noble. #SUB#
Noble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gallard controls Noble momentarily but Noble frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Noble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gallard!
Gallard tries to bench press Noble off him but Noble keeps the position.
Noble lands a nice forearm strike.
Noble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Noble working the ground and pound from side control.
Noble just content to control the position. #T3#
Noble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gallard for as long as he can get away with.
Gallard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallard's head.
Noble 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.
Gallard is trying to stand back up but Noble is controlling him
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noble lands strikes from half guard.
Noble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Noble.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gallard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Noble counters by clinching up.
Gallard fails to pull guard.
Gallard prevents Noble from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Noble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gallard pushes Noble up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallard lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like James Noble has been cut.
Noble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gallard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noble wants to break free but Gallard has control.
Noble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallard can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gallard manages to break the clinch.
Gallard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Gallard does no damage.
Noble feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Gallard has his takedown stuffed
and Noble counters with a left to the body.
James Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Gallard.
Gallard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noble defends it nicely.
Gallard fails to land the takedown.
Gallard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Noble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gallard sprawls well. Gallard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noble gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallard shoots in and drives through. Noble sprawls well.
Steve Gallard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Noble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Noble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gallard defends it well. #T3#
Noble landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Noble content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gallard looking for submissions off his back.
Noble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gallard gets back to full guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gallard being controlled here, momentarily.
Noble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve Gallard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Noble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Noble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noble, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
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.#BC#
Noble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
LeClaire moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
LeClaire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Noble actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T3#
Noble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
LeClaire has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
LeClaire keeps control of the position as Noble tries to break free.
#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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.#TD#
Noble drives through with a takedown into LeClaire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
LeClaire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC2#
LeClaire breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
LeClaire moves into range and clinches up with Noble.#T3#
Noble lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeClaire backwards.
LeClaire wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
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?!
#SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Pascal tests Noble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pascal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Pascal misses.
Noble takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pascal throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Noble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Noble jumps guard but Pascal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pascal is trying to break free.
Pascal is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascal is pressed up against the cage. Noble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pascal down to the mat. Pascal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pascal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noble counters with a three punch combo that has Pascal backing up. Pascal nods at Noble to acknowledge the strikes.
Jean Pascal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Pascal coming out on top.#T1#
Pascal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noble momentarily.
Pascal throws a one two combo.
Pascal misses with a wild body shot.
Pascal looks to land a body kick but Noble moved away.
Noble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pascal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Pascal finds it's target.
Pascal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Pascal lands.
Pascal throws a shot to the body.
#T2##TD#
Noble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pascal's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noble controlling the action here.
Pascal pushes Noble off looking to stand but Noble dives back in and keeps control.
Noble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Noble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pascal keeps working.
Noble not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pascal misses with a head kick.
Pascal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pascal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Pascal tries to get set, Noble tries to push him back and clinch up but Pascal manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pascal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noble at a distance.
Noble moves out of range of the body kick.
Pascal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noble tries to clinch but Pascal moves out of range.
Pascal just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Pascal scores with a four punch combination!
Pascal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pascal scores with a jab. Noble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pascal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pascal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pascal throws a sloppy head kick and Noble moves out of range easily.
Pascal lands with a good body shot.
Pascal throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Noble counters by clinching up.
Pascal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Noble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pascal thuds a left hand into Noble's body.
Pascal misses with a double jab.
Pascal throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Noble has Pascal up against the cage in a clinch.
Pascal tries to break free but Noble pushes him back against the cage.
Pascal prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
Noble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pascal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pascal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Pascal.
Pascal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pascal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pascal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Noble was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pascal.
Pascal misses with a double jab.
Pascal is breathing heavily.
Pascal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Pascal is looking to land body kicks.
Pascal misses with a takedown
and Noble counters with a nice body kick.
Pascal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noble defends well and Pascal ends up having to push Noble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Noble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Noble lands in his opponent's guard.
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!#SUB#
Noble drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pascal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pascal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pascal! #REVB#
Noble is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Pascal working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noble sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Noble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pascal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Noble controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noble manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Noble trying to keep a closed guard but Pascal is proving a slippery customer.
Pascal wants to stand and escape but instead Noble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Pascal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Noble stands and steps away. Pascal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pascal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pascal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noble was well out of range. Poor timing from Pascal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pascal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pascal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pascal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noble is able to avoid easily.
As Pascal backs away, Noble returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pascal connects with a nice looking jab.
Noble checks a low kick from Pascal.
Noble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pascal lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascal scores with a hook.
Noble checks the leg kick.#TD#
Noble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pascal did well to prevent Noble getting side control.#T1##ES2#
Pascal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pascal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pascal. Noble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pascal throws a leg kick #CL#
and Noble moves into the clinch.#BC#
Noble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pascal misses with a wild body shot.
Noble tries to counter by clinching up but Pascal breaks away and moves out of range.
Pascal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noble doesn't manage to clinch there - Pascal circles away.
Pascal lands with a straight right. Noble didn't see that one coming.
Jean Pascal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Noble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pascal did well to prevent Noble getting side control.#ES2#
Pascal pushes Noble off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pascal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascal misses with a body kick.
Noble avoids the head kick by Pascal.
As Pascal looks to move away, Noble throws a big counter combo but Pascal just gets out of the way.#TD#
Pascal gets caught flat footed, as Noble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Noble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pascal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Pascal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.
Noble distracts Pascal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Noble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pascal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Pascal kicks Noble off and gets to his feet.
Pascal throws a hook but Noble blocks it.
Jean Pascal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Noble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pascal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Noble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pascal's guard.
Noble throwing strikes from guard but Pascal blocks nicely.
Noble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noble trying to control the position from guard on top but Pascal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Noble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pascal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pascal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pascal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Noble closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Anderson tries to bench press Noble off him but Noble keeps the position.
Noble happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Noble controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Noble controlling from side mount. #SU#
Noble decides to stand back up. Noble steps back and let's Anderson get back to his feet.
Mike Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Noble stalling.
Noble has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Noble seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Noble is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noble's efforts to push away.
Noble misses with a knee to the head.
Noble tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Noble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Anderson is working for takedown but Noble is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noble leaning against his opponent.
Noble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Noble is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noble takes a knee right on the jaw!
Noble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noble.#CUT2#
It looks like James Noble has been cut.
A good leg kick by Anderson. #CL2#
Noble gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Anderson.
Noble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Anderson tries to pull guard but Noble won't allow it.
James Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Anderson.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Noble moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Noble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##BC#
Noble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Noble counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Noble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Noble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noble is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Noble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noble prevents it.
Anderson wants to stall.
Noble wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Noble.#T1#
Noble working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Noble jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Noble keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Noble holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Anderson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Noble has locked up a guillotine! Noble's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anderson is holding on here and Noble must be using up a lot of energy. Anderson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Noble gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Noble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
St Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Noble's head back.
St Pierre tries to bum rush Noble with a series of wild strikes but Noble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noble slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
Noble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierre is fending him off so far but Noble persists. Nope, St Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noble.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Noble saw that one coming.#CL2#
St Pierre instigates a clinch.
St Pierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Noble breaks from the clinch.
Noble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
St Pierre throws a right hand that Noble ducks under and follows up with a left that Noble also avoids with ease.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noble avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Noble was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St Pierre misses with a jab to the body
and Noble counters with a leg kick.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noble as he jumps to the side.
Noble stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
James Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre looks winded!#CL2#
Noble tries to keep at a distance but St Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Noble scores a nice knee to the body.
Noble goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Pierre prevents it.
Noble wants a takedown but no success here.
Noble has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
Noble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noble looking to slow down the pace here.
Noble controlling the action here for a moment.
Noble is looking for a takedown.#T3##TD2#
St Pierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
St Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Noble is working away.
Noble taking some punishment here, with St Pierre in his half guard.
St Pierre working over Noble with some ground and pound. Noble looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St Pierre working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Noble misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Noble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Noble with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4##SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but Noble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Pierre to get the leverage.
Noble moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Noble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Noble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Noble is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noble quickly recovers to half guard.
Noble is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noble avoid being mounted?
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Noble is trying to control but can't.
Noble is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Noble is rocked!#SUB2#
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oh Noble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noble is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
Noble seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Noble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
St Pierre throws a strike but Noble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Noble is controlling him. #SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Noble pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noble is one step ahead there.
St Pierre is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St Pierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Noble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Noble has gone for a leg lock! St Pierre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Noble's guard.#REVB#
Noble is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Noble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Noble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Noble keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully. #T4#
St Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Noble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
Noble has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Noble is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
St Pierre stands up and waves to Noble to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noble blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
#CL2#
St Pierre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
St Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Noble is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Noble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
St Pierre trying to work for an americana but Noble has managed to regain full guard.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Noble trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noble is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Noble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre stands up over Noble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
St Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noble's head.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Noble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Noble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre works over Noble with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
St Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Noble's legs - danger averted.
Noble keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is in close to Noble's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
Noble is trying to hold St Pierre in close to prevent damage but St Pierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Noble trying to control here.
St Pierre 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.
Noble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
St Pierre lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Noble quite badly. Noble pulls St Pierre in close trying to recover. St Pierre postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Noble on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Noble doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Noble checks a leg kick.
Morin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noble tries to avoid it but Morin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noble to the ground. Noble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morin connects with the punch.
Noble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morin cracks Noble with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like James Noble has been cut.#CL2#
Noble gets tackled into the cage by Morin. Morin maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Morin.
Noble tries to circle away but Morin has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noble.
Morin avoids a wild elbow strike from Noble.
Morin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noble has Morin pushed against the cage.#T1#
Morin jumps guard but Noble stands there with Morin around his waist. Morin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Noble has clasped his hands together around Morin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Noble cracks Morin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Noble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morin seems a little lost for a moment, as Noble dominates the positioning.
Morin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Noble cracks Morin with a big elbow.
Morin being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Noble decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Noble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morin's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noble controlling the action here.
Noble'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.
Noble 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.#T3#
Noble prevents Morin from improving his position.
Noble stalling.
Noble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morin is looking for a sweep. Noble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noble lands a nice short elbow.
Noble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Noble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morin for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morin tries for a takedown but Noble circles away easily#CL#
and Noble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Morin.
Morin tries to circle away but Noble has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Noble breaks from the clinch.
Morin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noble's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Noble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Noble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noble showed some decent athleticism there.
Noble stalling.
Morin wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Noble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Morin is trying to maintain the position but Noble is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morin is looking to control Noble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morin avoid being mounted?
Noble performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morin.
Noble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mathias Morin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Morin drives through and clinches with Noble against the cage.
Morin being controlled against the cage.
Morin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Noble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Noble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Morin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noble defending against the ground and pound.
Noble dodges the ground and pound from Morin.
You can see the frustration on Noble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Noble is positioning himself well to prevent Morin advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Morin seems to be looking for submissions.
Noble trying to hold on to Morin's head to control him but Morin postures up.
Morin 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. #SUB#
Noble is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Morin is tapping! Great win for Noble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Noble!
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