Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Askren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Askren crashes against the mat.
Askren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Noriega down.
Noriega wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren lands a nice forearm strike.
Askren tries to advance to mount but Noriega denies him.
Askren working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren tries to move to mount but Noriega blocks the move with his legs.
Noriega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Noriega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noriega prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren in side control, throwing shots but Noriega defends.
Askren 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.
Askren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noriega tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.
Askren throwing strikes but Noriega manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noriega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working. #T2#
Askren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Noriega happy to just control the position for now.
Noriega is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noriega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren is trying to escape the position but Noriega is controlling the position.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Askren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren working Noriega over with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Askren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Noriega won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Noriega is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Noriega is defending well.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Askren is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Noriega trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Askren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Noriega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Askren unloading with bombs!
Askren connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren breaks from Noriega's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Noriega's face.
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Noriega is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Askren! Noriega is hurt baaadly! Askren is firing away with more strikes - Noriega is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'It time put down the gloves , it over. I don’t have the fire to fight anymore, time to spend with wife & kids. Only reason is escape crime & make money for family, without MMA ill be in prison'.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noriega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erminus looks for a takedown but Noriega sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Erminus checks a leg kick.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Erminus's leg but Erminus calmly moves out of range.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erminus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noriega's head.
Erminus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noriega is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erminus misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erminus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Erminus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
As Noriega backs away, Erminus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Erminus saw that one coming.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Erminus looks to land a combination. Noriega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Erminus takes a step back to recover.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erminus was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Erminus saw that one coming.
Noriega scores with a jab. Erminus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Noriega looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Noriega just gets out of the way.
Erminus misses with a double jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erminus throws a lazy body kick
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erminus lands a jab-cross combination.
Erminus lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Erminus slips under a jab.
Noriega with a hook.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Erminus is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
As Noriega backs away, Erminus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega throws the left hand but Erminus avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Erminus misses the target.
Noriega misses with a hook to the body
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Noriega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erminus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Erminus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Erminus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Erminus blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erminus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erminus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Erminus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Erminus misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Erminus counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erminus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Erminus tries for a takedown but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erminus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Erminus's leg. Erminus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Erminus is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erminus.
Erminus scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erminus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noriega sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Erminus takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Erminus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Noriega throws a push kick but Erminus slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Erminus counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erminus fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erminus counters with a series of strikes. Noriega will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Erminus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Erminus stands up and waves to Noriega to follow him.
Erminus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Erminus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noriega misses with a jab to the body
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
A combination from Erminus does no damage.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noriega as he jumps to the side.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erminus.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Erminus. Erminus obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erminus's head backwards.#TD#
Erminus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3##SU#
Erminus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Noriega as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Erminus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.#SU#
Erminus gets to his feet - Noriega follows without any prompting.
Erminus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erminus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetmir Erminus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
Erminus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Erminus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erminus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erminus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Erminus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Erminus scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jetmir Erminus dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.#R3#
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Erminus misses.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Erminus attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Noriega misses
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Erminus 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.#SU#
Erminus gets to his feet - Noriega follows without any prompting.
A jab from Erminus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Erminus off the cage and back into range.
Erminus avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Erminus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega misses with a right hand #TD#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noriega won't be happy with that. #SU#
Erminus decides to stand back up.
Erminus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erminus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Noriega looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Noriega just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erminus.
A leg kick checked by Erminus.
Erminus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega. #T2#
Erminus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erminus is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Erminus tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erminus's hands.
Erminus fails with the takedown
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erminus.
No luck for Erminus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetmir Erminus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Erminus.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Noriega.
Erminus slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erminus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
Noriega takes a swing at Erminus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Erminus shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Erminus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erminus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Erminus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Noriega manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega working hard to break the clinch.
Erminus avoiding damage. #BC#
Erminus breaks from the clinch.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Noriega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Erminus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noriega, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jetmir Erminus.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
Jetmir Erminus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Venegas takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Venegas lands a takedown into guard.
Venegas works over Noriega with some ground and pound from guard.
Venegas pushes down on Noriega's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venegas .
Venegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Noriega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Venegas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venegas 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.#T1#
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Noriega defends it. #SUB#
Venegas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Noriega as he works his way to full guard.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses.
Venegas trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Venegas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega managing to control the position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #SUB#
Venegas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVB#
Venegas tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Noriega working away.
Venegas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Noriega is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Venegas prevents Noriega from improving position.
Venegas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Venegas tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Venegas closes the distance but Noriega moves to the side
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Venegas rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Venegas walks into a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Venegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Noriega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Venegas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Noriega regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Venegas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Venegas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Venegas prevents Noriega from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venegas .
Venegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venegas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noriega. That one must have hurt.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Venegas should have avoided that one.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Venegas .
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venegas .
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venegas has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands a jab.#CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noriega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Venegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noriega regains guard immediately.
Noriega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venegas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noriega wants to stand but Venegas is controlling the position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Venegas 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Venegas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noriega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noriega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Venegas pulls Noriega in close to his closed guard and prevents Noriega from doing any damage or advancing position.
Venegas trying to control the position. #T3#
Noriega stopping the sweep attempt from Venegas .
Noriega tries to free his leg and advance position but Venegas is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noriega manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Noriega working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Venegas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noriega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noriega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Venegas is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Venegas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venegas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega tests Venegas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Venegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Venegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind Venegas 's knee.
Venegas is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Venegas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Venegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Venegas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noriega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Venegas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Venegas seems unphased. #T1#
Venegas shoots and misses
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands with a cross. #CL#
Venegas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Venegas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noriega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Noriega is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Venegas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Venegas working for a choke but Noriega is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Noriega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Noriega for a finish.
Noriega trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Noriega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Venegas .
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Venegas is persistently looking for the submission but Noriega is defending it well. #SUB#
Noriega defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Venegas has got his arm under Noriega's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Noriega has spun round into Venegas 's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #T3#
Noriega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Venegas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venegas is looking to sweep but instead, Noriega has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Venegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noriega trying to pass the guard but Venegas defending well.
Frankie Venegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.
Noriega is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Venegas pushes a forearm under Noriega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Noriega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
A relieved looking Frankie Venegas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Noriega misses.
Le Delma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Le Delma shoots in and drives through. Noriega sprawls well.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Delma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Delma takes one to the chin there.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Le Delma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noriega tries to avoid it but Le Delma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noriega to the ground. Noriega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Le Delma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Le Delma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Le Delma lands in his opponent's guard.
Noriega wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Delma wants to stand and escape but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noriega wants to stand but Le Delma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega prevents Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Le Delma 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.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Delma looks to throw a body kick
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega tests Le Delma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Le Delma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Noriega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3##TD#
Noriega gets caught napping as Le Delma dives in and scores a takedown. Noriega manages to retain guard.
Le Delma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noriega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Delma controls the pace.#SU#
Noriega is working an open guard so Le Delma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Le Delma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Delma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Le Delma checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Noriega wants to slow Le Delma down by chopping away at his legs.
Le Delma lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Le Delma goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Le Delma feints a jab promting Noriega to slip. Le Delma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Noriega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Delma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma connects with a high kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Le Delma checks it.
Le Delma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Delma's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Delma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega throws the left hand but Le Delma avoids the punch easily.
Le Delma thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Le Delma tries for a takedown but Noriega circles away easily
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Delma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Delma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Delma throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Le Delma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Delma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Delma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Le Delma is wriggling around but Noriega manages to pass to half guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
Le Delma trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Noriega keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Noriega is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Delma connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Le Delma.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le Delma.
Noriega throws a low kick but Le Delma avoids it.
Le Delma half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Le Delma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noriega manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Le Delma throwing strikes but missing.
Le Delma throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Le Delma distracts Noriega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Delma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Le Delma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Delma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Le Delma wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #T4#
Le Delma lands a couple of digs.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Delma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noriega is controlling him.
Le Delma keeping moving, preventing Noriega from controlling successfully.
Emanuel Le Delma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Delma wants to stand but Noriega is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega is standing up over Le Delma. Le Delma looks to escape but Noriega dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Le Delma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega scores with a kick to the body.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Le Delma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noriega defends well and Le Delma ends up having to push Noriega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noriega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Le Delma managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega. #BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Delma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Delma dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC#
Le Delma breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Le Delma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Le Delma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Le Delma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noriega was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Delma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet but Le Delma passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Le Delma winds up and cracks Noriega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Le Delma lands strikes from half guard.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Noriega.
We've been hearing that Le Delma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Le Delma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Noriega trying to control the position.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Delma throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Delma is looking to stand up but Noriega isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Le Delma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Le Delma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Le Delma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Le Delma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Le Delma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Delma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Le Delma throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Delma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Delma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but Le Delma slips an elbow through the middle.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Delma controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Delma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ivkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega misses with the body kick
and Ivkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Ivkov throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Ivkov misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Ivkov's leg. Ivkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Ivkov takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega throws a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Ivkov sees coming a mile off.
Ivkov blocks a jab.
Ivkov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivkov on the side of the head.
Ivkov looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Ivkov moved out of range nicely.
Ivkov connects with a body shot.
Ivkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega. #T2#
Noriega scores with a one two! Ivkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Ivkov connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ivkov will feel that in the morning.
Ivkov misses the shot to the body.
Ivkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ivkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range. #T3#
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Ivkov down.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Ivkov avoids it.
Ivkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ivkov gets in close and tags Noriega with a short punch that almost sends Noriega to the mat! Oh Noriega is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ivkov, trying to create some distance but Ivkov rushes him, striking wildly and Noriega goes down! The referee tackles Ivkov into the cage to end the fight! Ivkov is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Draganov staying out of range there.
It looked like Draganov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Draganov clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Draganov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Draganov. #CL#
Draganov clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Draganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Draganov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noriega!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Draganov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draganov shoots in for a double leg but Noriega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Draganov tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Draganov avoids it with no problem.
Draganov looks for a takedown but Noriega sprawls well.
Draganov shoots in and drives through. Noriega sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Draganov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Draganov closes the distance and clinches up with Noriega, looking for a takedown. Draganov pushes Noriega against the cage but Noriega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Draganov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Noriega connects with the punch.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega slaps away a takedown attempt from Draganov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Draganov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noriega was covering up waiting for the punch and Draganov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noriega trying to control the position.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Draganov gets to his feet - Noriega follows without any prompting. #T2#
Draganov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draganov dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Noriega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noriega.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Draganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draganov with the inside leg kick.
Noriega digs a good hook to Draganov's body.
Draganov thows a body kick. Noriega tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Draganov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Draganov tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draganov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.
Draganov moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Draganov knows he should have avoided that one.
Draganov moves out of range of the body kick.
Draganov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Draganov shoots in and drives through. Noriega sprawls well.
Noriega throws a head kick but Draganov moves out of range.
Noriega jabs at Draganov's body.
Draganov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noriega's waist but Noriega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Draganov off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Draganov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draganov wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov shoots in looking for a takedown but Noriega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draganov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Draganov closes the distance and pushes Noriega back into the cage.
Draganov cracks Noriega with a nice body shot.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Noriega tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Noriega lands a right hand. #BC#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov slips a straight right by Noriega.
Draganov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Draganov's leg. Draganov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draganov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noriega as he avoids it easily.
Draganov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Noriega avoids it really well and circles away.
Draganov is breathing heavily.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Draganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draganov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Draganov avoids it.
Draganov throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
A big right from Draganov misses.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Draganov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Draganov somewhat.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov looks to land a combination. Noriega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Noriega throws a hook but Draganov avoids it easily.#CL#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Noriega lands a shot to the body.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Draganov's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega. #BC#
Draganov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Draganov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draganov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega scores with a jab. Draganov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Draganov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Draganov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
Draganov wants to clinch.#T2#
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Draganov throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Draganov misses with a takedown attempt - Noriega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Draganov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Draganov moved out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noriega lands an elbow that stopped Draganov in his tracks for a moment.
Noriega looking to throw knees to the head but Draganov is blocking nicely. #BC#
Draganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noriega circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Draganov's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Noriega.#ROC2#Draganov is rocked!
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Draganov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Ivan Draganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noriega drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Draganov right on the button. Draganov goes down! Noriega follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Noriega gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Noriega!
An intense looking Pablo Noriega took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want Paulie Green next, West Coast Gangster Vs East Coast Gangster. MS-13 Vs Irish Mob, Lets Go He Ain’t Real Gangster Like I Am'.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Noriega tries to work over Bonanza's front leg with a kick but Bonanza checks it.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonanza.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonanza on the side of the head.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega scores with a kick to the body.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noriega jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
Bonanza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega thows a body kick. Bonanza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Noriega takes a swing at Bonanza's ribcage but misses.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noriega tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonanza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bonanza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bonanza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Bonanza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Noriega digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonanza moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonanza drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonanza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonanza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Bonanza's side.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonanza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noriega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noriega.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Noriega throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range.
Noriega moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBonanza.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonanza's sensitive parts.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Bonanza with an uppercut!
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonanza.
Noriega tries a low kick but Bonanza avoids it.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonanza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Bonanza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonanza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bonanza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bonanza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Noriega works Bonanza's body with a nice hook.
Noriega throws a body punch but Bonanza moves out of range.
Noriega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonanza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBonanza.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonanza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonanza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonanza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Noriega scores with a hook.
Bonanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonanza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses. #T3#
Noriega throws a leg kick but Bonanza checks it.
As Noriega backs off Bonanza throws a huge counter combo but Noriega manages to avoid it all.
Noriega tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Bonanza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.
Noriega with a hook.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonanza. That did some damage!
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Bonanza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.#T4#
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonanza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonanza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonanza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonanza manages to avoid it.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bonanza blocks a leg kick.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Bonanza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega throws a low kick but Bonanza moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega cracks Bonanza with a good jab.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Bonanza's belly button to the back.
Bonanza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.
Bonanza checks a leg kick.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Bonanza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Bonanza down.
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bonanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
Noriega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonanza. Bonanza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega cracks Bonanza with an open hand slap.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega pushes Bonanza away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega throws a front kick that sends Bonanza stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonanza raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Noriega catches Bonanza right on the button with a cross.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonanza. That did some damage!
Noriega wants to slow Bonanza down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonanza's hands.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Bonanza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonanza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonanza throws a big counter head kick but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Noriega lands with a hook. Bonanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noriega 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:24
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Noriega gave a big smile as he said 'Time To End My Career With My 2nd Run With Smash'.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Nickle blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.#TD2#
Nickle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noriega wants to control but Nickle is keeping busy.
Noriega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Noriega uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Noriega has wrist control.#SUB2#
Nickle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVR##T1#
Nickle is looking to regain half guard here but Noriega keeps moving and retains side control.
Noriega tries to move to mount but Nickle blocks the move with his legs.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noriega is working hard here to advance position.
Nickle tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Nickle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickle is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noriega in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily.
Nickle is looking to improve his position.
Nickle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Noriega preventing the sweep.
Nickle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Nickle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nickle wants to sweep here but Noriega controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle has Noriega pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noriega misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Noriega wants to sweep here but Nickle controlling him for the moment.
Noriega has Nickle pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickle trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Nickle throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Nickle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noriega stopping the sweep attempt from Nickle.#SUB2#
Nickle working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Nickle in the body.
Noriega slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Nickle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noriega sprawls well initially but Nickle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nickle is nestled in close to Noriega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
Noriega pushes Nickle off looking to stand but Nickle dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega is refusing to be controlled, as Nickle sits in half guard.
Nickle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though. #T1#
Nickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickle controlling the action here.
Noriega is not content to let Nickle control the position.
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickle looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nickle connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
Nickle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickle trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Noriega.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Nickle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Noriega won't allow Nickle to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nickle has his foot on Noriega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noriega works his way back into a safe position though.
Noriega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickle 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.#SUB2#
Nickle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noriega defends well.#T4#
Nickle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickle 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle has a takedown stuffed.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Nickle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a three punch combo that has Noriega backing up. Noriega nods at Nickle to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickle feints and as Noriega raises his hands in defense, Nickle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Noriega wriggles free and stands up.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Nickle didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Noriega gets caught flat footed, as Nickle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Nickle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noriega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Noriega controlling Nickle's posture.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickle throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickle's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVR#
Nickle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nickle is trying to control the action in half guard but Noriega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nickle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noriega sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Noriega uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Noriega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nickle with a nice head shot there.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickle misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickle working the ground and pound.
Noriega takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Nickle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Nickle stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dill Nickle.
I've got Nickle 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Askren moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega throws a big counter combination but Askren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Askren misses its intended target.
Askren misses with a body shot
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Askren gets a clinch.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren has Noriega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noriega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Askren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Askren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Askren stops Noriega from getting back to his feet.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren throwing shots but Noriega is blocking nicely.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noriega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Askren throwing shots but Noriega is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noriega is looking to improve his position.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely. #T3#
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Askren blocks a leg kick.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Askren's side.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Askren forces Noriega back against the cage and clinches.
Noriega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Askren prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren. #TD2#
Askren lands a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askren's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Askren throws a sloppy body shot
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Askren misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Askren. That did some damage!
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Askren avoids it well.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noriega scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Askren's knee momentarily.
Askren checks a low kick from Noriega.#T1#
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren lands a head shot.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noriega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Askren misses.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Askren is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Askren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Askren. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Askren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Askren cracks Noriega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noriega.
Askren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Askren defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Noriega.
Noriega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askren blocking some punches.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Noriega throws an elbow but it misses.
Noriega presses Askren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jake Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noriega throws an elbow but it misses.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren misses with a double jab.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askren's sensitive parts.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
Noriega slips a jab from Askren.
Askren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega slips a straight right by Askren.
Noriega tried to counter with a leg kick but Askren avoided it.
Askren looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Askren lands with a nice combination. Noriega backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Askren is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it. #T4#
Noriega throws a head kick that Askren semi-blocks.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Askren just manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Askren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega lands the left hand.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Askren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Askren scores with a four punch combination!
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Askren throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega throws a head kick that Askren semi-blocks.
Askren tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Askren moves to clinch but Noriega breaks away
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
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!
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Askren scores with a jab.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance.
Noriega sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Askren clinches.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Askren has hold of one of Noriega's legs. Noriega is fighting the takedown attempt but Askren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren pushing down on Noriega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Noriega reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren pulls Noriega in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noriega looking to pass the guard.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
Noriega is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Askren.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Noriega gave a big smile as he said 'Time To End My Career With My 2nd Run With Smash'.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

Jake Askren really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Pablo Noriega was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2022

#R1#
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Monster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Nicolino Monster has been cut.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Monster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Monster takes one on the button.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monster tries for a takedown but Noriega circles away easily
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolino Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster has his takedown stuffed
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noriega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noriega!
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monster doesn't seem phased though.
Noriega lands the left hand.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Monster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noriega sprawls well. Noriega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Noriega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noriega circles away.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monster ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Monster's leg. Monster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monster misses with a takedown
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Monster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monster.
Noriega lands a front kick.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Noriega. #T3#
Noriega lands an overhand right.
Monster tries for a takedown but Noriega circles away easily
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega cracks Monster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Monster's head.
Monster fails with the takedown.
Monster is breathing heavily.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega stuffs the takedown attempt from Monster. Monster gets slowly back to his feet.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noriega's waist but Noriega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monster off to one side. #TD#
Monster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Noriega pushes Monster off and gets back to his feet.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monster under the eye.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Monster down.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolino Monster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Monster's head.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega scores with a jab to the head.
Monster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monster in his tracks.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt - Noriega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noriega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega lands a jab to Monster's midsection.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a good, hard body kick but Monster shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monster walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noriega wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolino Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.#T1#
Monster has his takedown stuffed
and Noriega counters with a series of strikes. Monster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Monster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monster walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Monster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#Monster is rocked!
Monster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Monster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monster.
Monster seems to have got his legs back now.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Monster's front leg but catches the back leg as Monster tries to avoid it.
Donk. Noriega catches Monster right on the button with a cross.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a good low kick that Monster was not able to check.
Monster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Monster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega cracks Monster with an open hand slap.
Monster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt - Noriega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
Monster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noriega, as that shot connected.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
Noriega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monster shoots for a takedown but Noriega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Monster's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noriega, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monster has his takedown stuffed
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noriega!
Monster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monster's head backwards.
Noriega drops Monster with a huge uppercut! Monster drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Noriega is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega took to the microphone: 'Time To End My Career With My 2nd Run With Smash'.
The defeated Nicolino Monster had this to say: '(5.5,4[55,15,15])'.

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Tharrier checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tharrier misses its target.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Tharrier shakes it off.
Tharrier tries to land a body kick
and Noriega counters with a left to the body.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Tharrier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tharrier swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands with a hook. Tharrier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Tharrier moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Tharrier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega connects with the punch.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tharrier lands a big right hook! Noriega looks hurt but is still standing! Tharrier lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Noriega falls down and Tharrier dives in with a huge hammer fist! Noriega's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tharrier runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: WVT 40: Smith v Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Noriega.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Lemieux cracks Noriega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Noriega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #ROC#Noriega is rocked!
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a jab.#T1#
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lemieux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega slips a jab from Lemieux.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
That kick from Noriega tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Lemieux moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Noriega throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemieux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Noriega replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemieux blocks it well.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Noriega jabs at Lemieux's body.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemieux.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Noriega back into the cage.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux pushes Noriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux avoiding damage.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lemieux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux is leaning against Noriega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Noriega avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lemieux if he has to take too many more of those.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Lemieux jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Noriega tries to get set, Lemieux tries to push him back and clinch up but Noriega manages to avoid the attempt.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemieux steps away.
Noriega feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noriega tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux misses the body punch
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noriega.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Lemieux's ribs.
Lemieux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noriega slips a jab from Lemieux.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega scores with a one two! Lemieux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a one two combo.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Lemieux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Noriega sprawling to the canvas! Noriega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lemieux finish him?!
Noriega is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Lemieux connects with the perfect overhand right and Noriega falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lemieux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noriega misses with a hook #TD#
and Ship counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega! #SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noriega has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ship swings around for an armbar but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ship's guard.#SUB#
Noriega avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ship had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.#T1#
Noriega wants to stand and escape but instead Ship has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Ship has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVB#
Ship is trying to work for a sweep but Noriega has mounted him!#T2#
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ship tries to improve his position but instead Noriega has taken his back!
Ship staying busy and making it hard for Noriega to control.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ship wants to escape the position.
Noriega is trying to stick to Ship's back but Ship is turning into Noriega. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Noriega's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ship.#SUB#
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ship is trying to work for a sweep but Noriega has mounted him!
Noriega controlling the pace for now.
Ship manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ship tries to roll over but Noriega keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship is looking for a sweep. Noriega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ship takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ship.
Ship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noriega sprawls and moves away.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ship's head.
Noriega swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ship.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Ship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ship.
Noriega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ship is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noriega checks a low kick from Ship.#T1#
Ship avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Ship blocks a jab.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Ship throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ship doesn't seem bothered though.
Ship walks into a left hand.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ship clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ship pulls guard successfully.
Noriega 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. #SUB#
Ship working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noriega has passed into half guard! #T2##SUB#
Ship looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Noriega sits in half guard. #T3#
Noriega wants to pass to mount but Ship is defending the position.
Ship is looking for a sweep. Noriega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ship gets full guard.#SUB#
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily.
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ship is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noriega is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noriega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ship looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Ship is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Ship as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ship tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Ship throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Ship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Ship scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Noriega explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ship dives in and grabs Noriega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noriega pushes down on Ship's head and hops out.
Noriega jabs at Ship's body.
Ship throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL#
Ship clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.
Ship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noriega smiles and moves away.
Ship throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ship tries to clinch but Noriega moves away
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ship's sensitive parts.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ship blocks a jab.
Noriega wants to slow Ship down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Ship scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Noriega throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega lands a jab to Ship's midsection.#T2#
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Ship.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ship looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Ship's head.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noriega throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ship decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noriega's guard.#SUB#
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVB#
Ship is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ship is working hard here to advance position.
Ship is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working. #SUB#
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noriega 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Give Me Anyone In This Openweight Division I Mean Anyone Even Heavyweights, I Ain’t Afraid Of No Motherfucker . I’m A Former MS-13 Gangbanger From The Hoods Been Stabbed In Prison , Shot 6 Times When I Was 19. Im Not Here For Titles, Im Here To Fight ESE'.

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Noriega misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Fortythree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noriega on the side of the head.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Fortythree takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses with a low kick as Fortythree jumps back.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Fortythree's knee but Fortythree avoids it well.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Fortythree is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortythree.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortythree is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Fortythree misses its intended target.
Noriega thinks about countering with a head kick.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Fortythree closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fortythree punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Noriega slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Fortythree moved out of range.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortythree.
Noriega throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortythree is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega tries to land a body kick
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortythree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega thumps Fortythree with a low kick.#T3#
Noriega swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Fortythree moves into the clinch.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Fortythree jumps guard.
Fortythree has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noriega has passed into side control.
Fortythree tries to buck Noriega off but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortythree keeps working.
Noriega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fortythree is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Noriega is staying tight to Fortythree's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fortythree tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Fortythree wants to control but Noriega postures up.
Fortythree is trying to buck Noriega off.
Fortythree can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fortythree has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortythree and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
Fortythree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Noriega misses.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Noriega.
Fortythree blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Fortythree lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Fortythree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Fortythree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega pushes Fortythree away with a front kick.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega throws a nice head kick!
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Fortythree throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.#T2#
Fortythree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noriega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fortythree scrambles back to his feet.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortythree moves to clinch but Noriega breaks away
and Noriega counters with a good low kick that Fortythree was not able to check.
Good shot there by Fortythree.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega tries a low kick but Fortythree avoids it.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Noriega's body.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Fortythree misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
A clash of legs there as Fortythree blocks the low kick.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fortythree takes a step back to recover.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fortythree cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortythree cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.#T4#
Fortythree misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortythree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortythree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fortythree back to the cage. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Fortythree. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noriega throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R3#
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fortythree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.#T1#
Fortythree blocks the body kick.
Noriega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortythree checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega thows a leg kick but Fortythree checks it
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortythree connects with a body shot.
Fortythree takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortythree on the side of the head.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Fortythree moved out of range.
Fortythree avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Noriega.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortythree lands a head shot.
Fortythree tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a lazy body kick
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noriega throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Fortythree takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Fortythree is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortythree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Fortythree's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega sets himself, and Fortythree steps forward looking for the clinch! Noriega avoids it this time.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Fortythree.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Noriega throws a lazy body kick
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortythree swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noriega.
Fortythree swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Noriega throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Fortythree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortythree 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noriega throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
Ronaldo lands with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noriega will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Ronaldo clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Ronaldo.
Noriega lands a shot to the body.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards. #T1#
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo stalling.
Ronaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noriega's defenses.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
Ronaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noriega's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Ronaldo lands a nice elbow.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Noriega is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
A short left from Ronaldo. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noriega is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling him.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
Noriega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ronaldo cracks Noriega with a nice body shot.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ronaldo is working Noriega over against the cage.
Good body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noriega's defenses.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Noriega is trying to push Ronaldo away but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Noriega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
Noriega avoids the elbow strike from Ronaldo, against the cage.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Ronaldo presses Noriega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noriega lands a good knee to the midsection. Ronaldo won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Noriega.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
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!
Noriega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow over the top.
Noriega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ronaldo's defenses. #T4#
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike from Noriega.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Ronaldo lands an elbow just above Noriega 's eye.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Noriega misses with a knee to the head.
Noriega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronaldo is defending well for now.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noriega's defenses.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Ronaldo tries to stall but Noriega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out Ronaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ronaldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noriega on the side of the head.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo slips under a jab.
Ronaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Noriega was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
Ronaldo connects with a looping right hand.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ronaldo thows a body kick. Noriega tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronaldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noriega's head.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ronaldo's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ronaldo digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Ronaldo throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega moves out of range as Ronaldo strikes.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Ronaldo didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega misses with a low kick. #T2#
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Ronaldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ronaldo throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick as Noriega jumps back.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Ronaldo as he connects with a hook.
Ronaldo cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the head.
Ronaldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Noriega is rocked!
Ronaldo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Noriega crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Watch Out Ronaldo!
Our winner, Watch Out Ronaldo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Noriega lands a head kick. Morrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noriega lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Morrison moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Noriega digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Noriega counters with a quick kick to the body but Morrison blocks it.
Noriega throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega scores with a head kick. Morrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Morrison lands a front kick.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Noriega misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Noriega thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Morrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
Noriega tries to work over Morrison's front leg with a kick but Morrison checks it.
Noriega throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Noriega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noriega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Morrison throws a leg kick
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Noriega cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega misses with a jab to the body
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Noriega is rocked!
Noriega walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Morrison swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Morrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho Soon.
A counter left hand to the body from Ho Soon misses its target.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho Soon's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega slips under a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Noriega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho Soon. Ho Soon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho Soon misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
Ho Soon thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Ho Soon catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega cracks Ho Soon with a good jab.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Ho Soon checks it.#T2#
Noriega throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
Ho Soon missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
A left lands for Noriega.
Ho Soon lands a slapping body shot.
Noriega wants to slow Ho Soon down by chopping away at his legs.
Ho Soon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Ho Soon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ho Soon throws a right hand that Noriega ducks under and follows up with a left that Noriega also avoids with ease.
Noriega cracks Ho Soon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho Soon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Noriega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho Soon walks into a left hand.
Noriega with a jab.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho Soon.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho Soon in his tracks.
Noriega throws a hook but Ho Soon avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ho Soon misses its target.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Noriega.
Noriega slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Noriega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ho Soon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ho Soon avoids the body shot from Noriega.
It looked like Ho Soon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Ho Soon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Ho Soon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Ho Soon moves away from the strike by Noriega.
It looked like Ho Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A jab from Ho Soon does it's job there.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho Soon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ho Soon slips a jab from Noriega.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Noriega slips under a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega jabs Ho Soon right on the nose. Ho Soon blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho Soon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ho Soon misses with a few strikes there.
Ho Soon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Noriega throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ho Soon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ho Soon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega takes one on the button.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ho Soon throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Noriega does it's job there.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Noriega throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Ho Soon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ho Soon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ho Soon takes one to the side of the head.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
enabling Ho Soon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Soon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noriega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ho Soon with a body shot.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega works Ho Soon's body with a nice hook.
Noriega slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ho Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Ho Soon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ho Soon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho Soon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Ho Soon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho Soon's head.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Ho Soon steps away.
Noriega tests Ho Soon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Soon swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho Soon swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Soon should have avoided that one.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ho Soon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Noriega blocks a jab.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ho Soon as he connects with a hook.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Noriega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Noriega slips under a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Ho Soon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Ho Soon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noriega counters with a leg kick.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho Soon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho Soon thinking.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho Soon moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho Soon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Noriega tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Ho Soon is looking for a counter combo.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Ho Soon misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega. #T1#
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon lands with a nice combination. Noriega backs away looking to recover.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Soon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ho Soon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a head kick.
Noriega sizes up Ho Soon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
Noriega moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chu Ho Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Ho Soon moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
Ho Soon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Ho Soon counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Ho Soon is wise to it.
Noriega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Ho Soon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega with a jab.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega counters with a three punch combo that has Ho Soon backing up. Ho Soon nods at Noriega to acknowledge the strikes.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Ho Soon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Noriega throws a lazy head kick
and Ho Soon counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ho Soon blocks a head kick by Noriega.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noriega! #T4#
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ho Soon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Ho Soon tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ho Soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took some time post fight to say the following; 'Richard "Tiny Dick" Morrison Let’s Complete This Motherfucking Trilogy, Me And You Are 1 - 1 Let’s Finish This That Who Better Man Puta'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Ho Soon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Noriega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Soon moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Ho Soon jabs at Noriega's body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ho Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega throws a low kick but Ho Soon avoids it.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.#T1#
A jab from Ho Soon does it's job there.
Ho Soon blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ho Soon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Soon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega lands with a good body shot.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Ho Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Soon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon misses with a double jab
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Ho Soon throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega throws a low kick but Ho Soon moves out of range easily.
Ho Soon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Soon drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon checks the leg kick.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega wants to slow Ho Soon down by chopping away at his legs.
Ho Soon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho Soon under the eye.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Ho Soon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Ho Soon shakes it off.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Soon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho Soon connects with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ho Soon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ho Soon throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.#T4#
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega with a hook.
Noriega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Ho Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Soon misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega is looking to slow Ho Soon down with leg kicks.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Ho Soon moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ho Soon walks into a left hand.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Ho Soon lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ho Soon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ho Soon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Soon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho Soon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega feints and then cracks Ho Soon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho Soon down.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Ho Soon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho Soon in his tracks. #T1#
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Soon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega motions for Ho Soon to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Ho Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Soon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Ho Soon misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.#T2#
Ho Soon fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho Soon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.#T3#
Ho Soon blocks a head kick by Noriega.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
Noriega slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance.
Ho Soon defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho Soon throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
A big left from Ho Soon misses. #T4#
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!
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Ho Soon's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho Soon tries to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Ho Soon slips the punch.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Soon momentarily.
Ho Soon throws a combination that misses
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ho Soon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ho Soon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho Soon defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Ho Soon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Ho Soon swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.#T1#
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Noriega catches Ho Soon right on the button with a cross.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Soon scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho Soon throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Ho Soon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ho Soon. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho Soon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
Ho Soon throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Ho Soon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Ho Soon moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.#T3#
Ho Soon slips under a jab from Noriega.
Ho Soon misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A right-left combo lands from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Soon misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
As Pablo Noriega got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Richard "Tiny Dick" Morrison Let’s Complete This Motherfucking Trilogy, Me And You Are 1 - 1 Let’s Finish This That Who Better Man Puta'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Randalman
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Noriega is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison misses the jab.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.#T1#
Noriega catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega jabs Morrison right on the nose. Morrison blinks but takes it well.
Noriega tries to land a body kick
and Morrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.
Noriega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega misses with a hook
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing. #T3#
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison half committed to a counter leg kick.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Morrison checks a low kick from Noriega.
Morrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a nice leg kick.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Morrison throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
It looked like Morrison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Noriega is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Noriega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Noriega cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Morrison might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noriega duly obliges.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Noriega throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Noriega throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richard Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Morrison lands a big head kick that sends Noriega tumbling to the mat! Morrison takes a step backwards and waves Noriega back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
Noriega swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Noriega is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison drops Noriega with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Noriega! Morrison dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Morrison!
Our winner, Richard Morrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jack has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee.
Noriega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jack.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him. #T1#
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack slips a jab from Noriega.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Jack connects with a jab.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Noriega as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Noriega throws a low kick but Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack with a hook.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Jack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Noriega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
Jack scores with a nice right hand.
Jack scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Jack manages to step out the way in time.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack misses the jab.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Jack sees coming a mile off.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Jack scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Noriega scores with a jab. Jack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Noriega tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack misses the jab.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Jack sees coming a mile off.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Jack digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jack lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Jack lands with a nice body kick.
Jack jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jack blocks a jab.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noriega checks the leg kick.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
And Jack counters with a quick kick to the body but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noriega. Noriega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Jack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Jack blocks a jab.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Noriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks. #T4#
Noriega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega cracks Jack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noriega misses the jab.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Jack's knee but Jack avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Jack misses.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Jack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Noriega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jack has got the better of the exchanges.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
That kick from Noriega tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Jack misses.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Jack takes one on the button.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Jack sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack misses with a looping right.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Noriega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega checks a low kick from Jack.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Jack feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Noriega throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Noriega feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Jack throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Jack slips under a jab.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack lands a jab.
Noriega misses with a body shot
and Jack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack slips a straight right by Noriega.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Jack.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jack 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
An out of breath Taylor Jack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Irwin pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Noriega manages to get underhooks.
Noriega lands a body punch.
Noriega pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noriega.
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Noriega.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
Irwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Noriega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noriega lands a nice knee to the body.
Noriega digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noriega prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands a body punch.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Noriega lands a knee to the body.
Noriega is working Irwin over against the cage.#BC2#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Noriega punishes Irwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega lands with a right hand.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega jabs at Irwin's body.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Irwin in the body. #T2#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense.
Irwin backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #T3#
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
Irwin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Irwin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noriega dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Irwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noriega is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab from Noriega.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Irwin's defenses.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Irwin wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
Irwin is looking to clinch. #CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Noriega lands a nice elbow.
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!#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Irwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.

Noriega has his feet on Irwin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Irwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irwin on the side of the head.#TD#
Noriega gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Noriega manages to retain guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Noriega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Irwin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noriega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irwin trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irwin, into his guard. #REVB#
Noriega wants to stand but Irwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Noriega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin is trying to hold Noriega in close to prevent damage but Noriega has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Irwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noriega is working away from the top position though.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Noriega gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Noriega trying to keep a closed guard but Irwin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Irwin shoots in.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Irwin misses with a body punch
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot.
Noriega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Irwin attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Irwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irwin takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Irwin backs away looking to recover.
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noriega swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega throws a head kick that Irwin semi-blocks.
Irwin is looking to wear down Noriega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Noriega throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Irwin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noriega, who protects the arm well.
Irwin trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
Noriega is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Irwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Irwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noriega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Irwin but great work by Noriega.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noriega's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega prevents Irwin from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noriega in particular looking to stall.
Noriega prevents Irwin from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valdez cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Noriega knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Valdez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez misses with a left hand
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Valdez jumps back.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Noriega backs off Valdez throws a huge counter combo but Noriega manages to avoid it all.
Valdez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Jab by Valdez.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Valdez scoring well with a low kick there.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valdez slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valdez is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Valdez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valdez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valdez - that will leave a mark!
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez jabs at Noriega's body.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Valdez checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Valdez unleashes a big counter combination but Noriega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noriega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez tries a quick counter leg kick but Noriega is wise to it.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Valdez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valdez throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Valdez unleashes a big counter combination but Noriega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valdez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Valdez lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Valdez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega checks a low kick from Valdez.#T1#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Noriega quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Noriega's head back.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez slips a straight right by Noriega.
Valdez slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Valdez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Noriega was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Valdez staying out of range there.#T2#
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a solid body kick.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega motions for Valdez to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega throws a push kick but Valdez slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valdez!
Valdez slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Valdez's legs.
Valdez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez checks the leg kick.
Noriega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noriega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Valdez misses
and Noriega counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valdez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noriega throws a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Noriega.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head.
Noriega throws a low kick but Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Noriega takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
It looked like Noriega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdez.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Valdez moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Noriega slips a straight right by Valdez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throws a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valdez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Noriega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Valdez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez scores with a jab.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a head kick but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega slips a jab from Valdez.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Valdez checks it.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Valdez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Valdez misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega throws a counter high kick but Valdez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range. #T3#
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Valdez saw that one coming.
Noriega throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Valdez throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Noriega throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Valdez slips under a jab from Noriega.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valdez. That's going to slow Noriega down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valdez. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valdez lands with a good body shot.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Nice cross by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Noriega.
Valdez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega counters with a body kick.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Valdez moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
An out of breath DeMario Valdez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Noriega checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jab by Cassino.
Cassino tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cassino misses. #T1#
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Noriega scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Cassino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Cassino misses
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Cassino wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Cassino cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassino's head backwards.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Noriega slips under a jab from Cassino.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Noriega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Noriega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Noriega pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Cassino checks a low kick from Noriega.
The crowd cheers as Cassino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noriega doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Cassino throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Cassino looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Noriega throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Noriega misses.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Nice cross by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega stuns Cassino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino motions for Noriega to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Cassino tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega motions for Cassino to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cassino slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.#T2#
Cassino ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
Cassino feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cassino wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monte Cassino.
Well Noriega 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took some time post fight to say the following; 'WHO NEXT HOMIES '.
In defeat, Monte Cassino stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Morrison avoids a kick to the body.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
Noriega lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Noriega takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison tries a quick counter leg kick but Noriega is wise to it.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison misses with the body kick
and Noriega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morrison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Morrison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Morrison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Morrison.
A counter left hand to the body from Noriega misses its target.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Morrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
Morrison throws a solid leg kick but Noriega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morrison.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Morrison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Noriega misses its target.
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morrison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Morrison only half commits.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.#T1#
Noriega defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega lands a head shot.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison lands a jab to the head.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Noriega blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison shapes to counter with a head kick.
Morrison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Richard Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morrison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Noriega sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
A leg kick checked by Morrison.#T3#
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega throws a right and a left that Morrison avoids nicely.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Morrison counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.#T4#
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
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!
Morrison slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morrison takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Morrison thows a leg kick but Noriega checks it
and Noriega counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Morrison is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Richard Morrison has been cut.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Noriega finish him?
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Noriega moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Noriega throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Noriega.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega lands a jab.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.#T4#
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
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!
Morrison misses with a low kick as Noriega jumps back.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega lands a jab-cross combination.
Morrison scores with a head kick.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a front kick that sends Morrison stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noriega 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega stared into the camera and said 'West Coast Gangster Here Bitches, MS-13 Till I Die. Time To Take Over Smash Motherfuckers.'.

Event: C87: Haskins vs. Karelin
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Brah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brah.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Brah slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brah is able to avoid easily.
Brah throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noriega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah is looking to work his way around to Noriega's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Brah seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Noriega is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Noriega wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brah fails to move to back control. #T3#
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Noriega tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah content just to control the position here.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noriega wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noriega is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Brah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Noriega has worked his arm free - good work by Noriega!
Brah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noriega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping him busy.
Noriega is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Brah might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Brah's head.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brah slips under a jab.#TD2#
Brah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Brah taking a breather here. #T1#
Brah working the ground and pound from side control.
Brah staying calm.
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Brah staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Brah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Brah tries for a kimura but Noriega is defending well. #SUB2#
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Noriega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah fails with the takedown.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Brah slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Brah moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Brah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noriega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brah laying and praying for a moment but Noriega takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
Brah prevents Noriega from standing back up. #T2#
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brah stands and throws Noriega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
Noriega tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Brah looking to control but instead Noriega has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#ES#
Noriega has one foot on Brah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brah shoots in for a double leg but Noriega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brah scores with a leg kick.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Noriega misses #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega!

Noriega sneaks out the side door and pushes Brah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brah misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there #TD2#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control.
Noriega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noriega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
As Pablo Noriega got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This Is My Last Fight With Combate, I Wanted Say Thank You To Darren Russell For Paying Me Very Well. But It Time To Move On With My Career, I Know Put On Some Entertaining Fights For This Company. Thank You '.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Noriega throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray jabs at Noriega's body.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Murray takes one on the button.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
Murray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noriega cracks Murray with an open hand slap.#T1#
Murray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Murray is wise to it.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega throws a big counter head kick but Murray avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega lands a head shot.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noriega tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noriega to the ground. Noriega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Murray throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Noriega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murray connects with the punch.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murray throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray scores with a hook.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Murray's torso.
Noriega punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Noriega lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murray misses the jab.
Murray fakes the leg kick and cracks Noriega in the body.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Murray checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murray might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Noriega takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Murray.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Murray swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Murray throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Murray throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Murray stalks Noriega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noriega's face. Noriega staggers backwards, shaken.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nice cross by Noriega.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Murray's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Murray with a hook.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray thows a leg kick but Noriega checks it
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Noriega, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray connects with the punch.
Murray throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Murray will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Murray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Murray lands but Noriega takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Murray didn't see that one coming.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Noriega takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noriega eats them both and turns towards Murray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.
Murray takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murray checks it well.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Murray misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Noriega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murray throws a combination that misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Murray throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega took to the microphone: 'It Was A Good Win And Good Fight Against My Cuban Latino Homie, 1 More Fight And Win . Then I’m Having A Title Shot No Matter What. If I Lose I Leave, I Win And I Resign.'.
Alex Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Noriega.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Escobar Chavez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Noriega scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a combination. Noriega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Escobar Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Noriega cracks Escobar Chavez with an open hand slap.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Noriega defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Noriega cracks Escobar Chavez with an open hand slap.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Noriega's body.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Escobar Chavez's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Noriega.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Escobar Chavez backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez is wise to it.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Noriega connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
Noriega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Escobar Chavez sees coming a mile off.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back to recover.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses. #T4#
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Noriega.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Mayer tightens his grip and picks Noriega up, before dumping him to the ground. Noriega manages to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noriega is on top in guard. #REVB#
Noriega tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayer is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noriega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noriega controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer has his foot on Noriega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noriega works his way back into a safe position though.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mayer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Noriega doesn't defend quickly enough and Mayer has managed to lock this one up! Can Noriega escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mayer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damen Mayer!
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Noriega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noriega is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Noriega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Noriega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noriega.
Noriega takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit presses Noriega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Sitsongrit successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noriega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Noriega's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Noriega avoided it.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Noriega in the body. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Noriega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Noriega misses with an elbow over the top.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noriega's efforts to push away.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noriega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.
Noriega lands a nice elbow.
Noriega gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongrit's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Showtime Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Noriega.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Showtime Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noriega tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Sitsongrit jumps into guard, dragging Noriega to the mat.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noriega preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit controlling Noriega's posture.
Noriega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noriega preventing the sweep. #T2#
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Noriega from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Noriega tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noriega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow. #BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Showtime Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but Noriega has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Noriega.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Noriega and move into the clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Noriega up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Noriega won't allow it.
Noriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Noriega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noriega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Showtime Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noriega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Noriega tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Noriega with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
Noriega blocking some punches. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Noriega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Noriega tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sitsongrit drags the fight down to the ground.
Sitsongrit pulls Noriega in to control the position.
Noriega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture. #T3#
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Noriega is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Noriega throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Noriega and move into the clinch.
Sitsongrit shoots in and drives through. Noriega sprawls well.
Noriega shapes to counter with a head kick.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Noriega blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit cracks Noriega with a nice body shot.
Noriega tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noriega digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega took to the microphone: 'Ill Fight Anyone In This Division, I Don’t Care If I Win Or Lose Ill Fight You.That Why Im El Loco, Former MS-13 Gangbanger From LA. You Fight Me, You Going To WAR'.

Event: C66: McNasty vs. Muller
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Jacquard connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega clobbers Jacquard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacquards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Jacquard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Jacquard's knee but Jacquard avoids it well.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Jacquard moved out of range nicely.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Noriega.#T1#
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Jacquard walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Jacquard with a nice cross.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacquard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
A head kick misses from Jacquard.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacquard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacquard misses with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacquard's knee momentarily.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Jacquard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacquard.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Jacquard avoids it well.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacquard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega tries a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacquard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Jacquard finds it's target.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Jacquard avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega walks into a jab.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
As Jacquard backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Jacquard manages to avoid it all.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacquard cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacquard steps away.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacquard off the cage and back into range.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Jacquard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacquard throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacquard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Noriega.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacquard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacquard under the eye.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Jacquard slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Noriega slips a jab from Jacquard.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacquard blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jacquard.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacquard!
Noriega slips under a jab.
Jacquard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacquard misses its target.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacquard lands with an overhand left.
Noriega throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacquard checks it well.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacquard. Jacquard obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Remy Jacquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacquard.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacquard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Jacquard throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Noriega thuds his right hand into Jacquard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Noriega as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Jacquard's leg but Jacquard calmly moves out of range.
Jacquard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Jacquard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
A head kick misses from Jacquard.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard tries to clinch up.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Jacquard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega throws a push kick but Jacquard slaps the foot to one side.
Jacquard is looking to clinch.
Jacquard shoots for a double leg takedown but Noriega sprawls well. He's pushed Jacquard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Jacquard misses
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacquard.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Noriega misses.
Jacquard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Jacquard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacquard connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Jacquard.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega cracks Jacquard with a good jab.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Jacquard lands with a right hand.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacquard moves away.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacquard.
Jacquard tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Jacquard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jacquard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega is looking to slow Jacquard down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacquard scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Jacquard throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noriega lands a jab to Jacquard's midsection.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacquard.
Jacquard with a nice cross.
Jacquard slips a jab from Noriega.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jacquard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Jacquard with a nice cross.
Noriega defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Noriega thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Jacquard moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacquard under the eye.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Jacquard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacquard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Jacquard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noriega moves out of range as Jacquard throws a body kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacquard's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Jacquard's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacquard tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Remy Jacquard.
Well Jacquard 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Remy Jacquard!
A less than humble Remy Jacquard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Noriega misses with a shot to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandicoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega misses the jab.#T1#
Noriega feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Noriega catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a series of punches but Noriega moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Bandicoot with the counter takedown but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
A left lands for Noriega.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses. #T3#
Noriega avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Noriega cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bandicoot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandicoot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Bandicoot moved away.
It seemed like Bandicoot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Noriega throws a push kick but Bandicoot slaps the foot to one side.
Bandicoot looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega throws a combination that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega with a jab.
Bandicoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot scores with a hook.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bandicoot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noriega doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Bandicoot sees coming a mile off.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Bandicoot.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Bandicoot. #T2#
Noriega throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Noriega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot avoids a kick to the body.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandicoot scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Noriega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noriega throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bandicoot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noriega doesn't seem phased though.
Noriega feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bandicoot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Bandicoot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Bandicoot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Noriega slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A lazy body kick from Noriega
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Bandicoot.
Oh Noriega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a left to the body.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that drops Noriega like a sack of potatoes! Bandicoot dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A very excited looking Crush Bandicoot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Ho Soon stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho Soon on the side of the head.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega punishes Ho Soon's body with a nice straight punch.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho Soon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Noriega takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Ho Soon does no damage.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
A left lands for Noriega.
Ho Soon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Soon checks it well.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Noriega tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Ho Soon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho Soon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Ho Soon's head but Ho Soon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho Soon unleashes a big counter combination but Noriega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ho Soon cracks Noriega with an open hand slap.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ho Soon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon with a nice cross.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ho Soon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Noriega lands a body shot. #T3#
Ho Soon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ho Soon misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Soon missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ho Soon takes a step back to recover.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Ho Soon misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Ho Soon misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ho Soon avoids it.
A jab from Ho Soon does it's job there.
Ho Soon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Ho Soon coming out on top.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ho Soons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Soon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNoriega.
Noriega throws a hook but Ho Soon blocks it.
Ho Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Soon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Soon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
And Noriega counters with a quick kick to the body but Ho Soon blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Soon misses the target.
Ho Soon walks into a jab.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a body kick
and Ho Soon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Soon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ho Soon avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Despite the aggression on Ho Soon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho Soon.
Ho Soon stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho Soon jabs at Noriega's body.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho Soon doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Noriega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho Soon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Ho Soon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho Soon moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Jab from Noriega.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Noriega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Soon is out of range.
Noriega moves forwards but Ho Soon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Ho Soon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ho Soon checks a low kick from Noriega.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho Soon on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a jab to Noriega's midsection.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Soon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega thumps Ho Soon with a low kick.
Ho Soon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.#T4#
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ho Soons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Ho Soon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ho Soon takes a step back to recover.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ho Soon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega wants to slow Ho Soon down by chopping away at his legs.
Ho Soon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ho Soon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon blocks a jab.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Ho Soon misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Soon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Noriega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noriega throws a hook but Ho Soon avoids it easily.
Ho Soon looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ho Soon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho Soon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses with the body kick
and Ho Soon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Soon tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ho Soon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho Soon finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Soon misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho Soon lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Ho Soon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Ho Soon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Ho Soon tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Ho Soon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Ho Soon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho Soon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ho Soon lands a right hook to the body.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ho Soon lands a right hook to the body.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Ho Soon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noriega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ho Soon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ho Soon. That did some damage!
Ho Soon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho Soon throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Soon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Soon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
A shot to the body from Ho Soon misses
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho Soon cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho Soon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ho Soon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ho Soon misses with a wild combination.
Ho Soon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Ho Soon's defenses.
Ho Soon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
Well Noriega 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona jabs at Noriega's body.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Cardona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Noriega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Noriega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardona blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Noriega.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Noriega misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Cardona gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona is leaning against Noriega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Noriega looks winded!
Noriega tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cardona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Noriega works Cardona's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega delivers a nice body kick.
Noriega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?#T1#
Noriega looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Cardona. Cardona maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Cardona.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Cardona jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
Noriega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Cardona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Cardona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noriega checks it well.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Noriega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Noriega throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Cardona throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
A cross from Cardona lands.#T4#
Cardona misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona slips a jab from Noriega.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cardona takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Noriega slips a jab from Cardona.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Cardona misses.
Noriega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Cardona throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noriega avoids it.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range. #CL#
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries to work over Noriega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega lands a right hand.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Cardona manages to step out the way in time.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona connects with a body shot.
Noriega throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
Noriega motions for Cardona to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardona with a jab.#T4##CL#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Cardona works on Noriega's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brah.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Brah manages to step out the way in time.
Brah throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Brah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah throws a leg kick
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brah tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Brah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noriega to the ground. Brah is now in Noriega's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah chips away with some ground and pound.
Brah slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Noriega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brah trying to control the pace.
Brah is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Brah looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noriega is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noriega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Brah trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Brah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noriega defends well and Brah ends up having to push Noriega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brah stalling against the cage.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Brah shrugs off.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Brah looking to stall.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
Brah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah has been working on his balance at Bop HQ, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Noriega.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brah throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Brah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Noriega scores with a jab.#TD#
Brah dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah trying to move into half guard but instead Noriega has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Brah trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Brah working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brah scores with a body shot.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brah.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Brah's legs.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Brah
and Noriega counters with a good low kick that Brah was not able to check.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noriega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brah - the referee stops the clock and Noriega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brah. Noriega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brah throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Noriega #TD#
so Brah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brah 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.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Noriega seems keen to control Brah's posture.
Brah controlling from the top position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noriega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brah misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brah.
Brah throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Brah throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Brah.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brah avoids a kick to the body.
Brah thuds a left hand into Noriega's body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Brah with an uppercut!
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brah can pounce on him.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Brah moved away.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Brah off balance momentarily.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Brah shoots in.
Noriega cracks a nice hook into Brah's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega throws a lazy body kick
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega moves out of range as Brah throws a body kick.
Brah feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
Noriega throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega!
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega thows a leg kick but Brah checks it #TD#
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control.
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Brah throwing strikes but Noriega manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working.
Brah is trying to work for a sweep but Noriega has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is trying to escape the mount.
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Brah sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noriega slows the pace down in half guard.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Noriega has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Brah has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Noriega escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Noriega!
Noriega controls the position.
Brah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noriega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega advances to mount. #SU2#
Noriega get's back to his feet.#T4#
That kick from Noriega tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Brah checks it.
Brah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrah.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Brah misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Brah tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brah throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Brah misses with a takedown attempt - Noriega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: C43: Orochi vs. James
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Wai Ping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wai Ping circles away quickly and effectively.
Wai Ping on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega swings for the body but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
Wai Ping blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega throws a hook but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega defending well as Wai Ping loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping misses with a looping right.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot that snaps Noriega's head back.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wai Ping scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega scores with a head kick. Wai Ping tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Wai Ping scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Wai Ping jumps back.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Wai Ping checks it.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Wai Ping's torso.
Wai Ping slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wai Ping missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wai Ping throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Wai Ping misses.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Wai Ping moved out of range nicely.
Noriega misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai Ping tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Noriega blocks the low kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Wai Ping.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Wai Ping moved out of range nicely.
Noriega cracks Wai Ping with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noriega lands a head kick. Wai Ping smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wai Ping.
Wai Ping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wai Ping tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wai Ping thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wai Ping dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!#T3#
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noriega.
Wai Ping motions for Noriega to come forward. Wai Ping throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Wai Ping manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega tried to counter with a leg kick but Wai Ping avoided it.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Wai Ping fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noriega.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping misses with a head kick.
Noriega throwing a counter right hand but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wai Ping checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Wai Ping as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping misses with a hook.
Wai Ping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wai Ping blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses the jab.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wai Ping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Wai Ping misses
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wai Ping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wai Ping tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wai Ping throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Wai Ping has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Wai Ping.
Noriega throws a low kick but Wai Ping moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Wai Ping fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wai Ping let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wai Ping takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
It seemed like Wai Ping was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Wai Ping finds it's way through Noriega's defenses.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Wai Ping counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wai Ping.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
A low kick from Wai Ping is predictable there
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wai Ping lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Wai Ping's belly button to the back.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wai Ping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega takes one on the button.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wai Ping takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wai Ping throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wai Ping.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Wai Ping slips a jab and a cross from Noriega. #T3#
Wai Ping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Wai Ping shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wai Ping misses with a wild body shot.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Wai Ping moved out of range nicely.
Noriega lands a head shot.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick as Noriega jumps back.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping scores with a nice strike.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Wai Ping's defenses. #T4#
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Wai Ping misses
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the leg kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega scores with a one two! Wai Ping had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Wai Ping is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Wai Ping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wai Ping's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wai Ping tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick as Noriega jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wai Ping tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Wai Ping misses.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Wai Ping walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wai Ping tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
As Wai Ping backs away, Noriega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Wai Ping takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wai Ping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wai Ping there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Wai Ping didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wai Ping checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wai Ping might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Wai Ping throws a low kick, looking for Noriega's leg but Noriega calmly moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Wai Ping throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Wai Ping flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Wai Ping has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega misses with the combination.
Wai Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick.
Noriega seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wai Ping chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wai Ping lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Wai Ping drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Wai Ping misses.
Wai Ping throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a good low kick that Wai Ping was not able to check.
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Wai Ping avoids a kick to the body.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wai Ping is still on wobbly legs! Can Noriega finish him?
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.#T3#
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Wai Ping has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wai Ping there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wai Ping wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wai Ping throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wai Ping can do to turn this around?
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Wai Ping on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wai Ping crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Wai Ping gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Wai Ping manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Wai Ping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wai Ping throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Wai Ping lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a head kick that Wai Ping semi-blocks.
Noriega is looking to slow Wai Ping down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
A shot to the body from Wai Ping misses
and Noriega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wai Ping really felt that one!
Wai Ping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noriega 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
A pretty intense looking Pablo Noriega took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '.

Event: C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Noriega moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Noriega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tzien.
Tzien sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Noriega tries to keep at a distance but Tzien has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Tzien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tzien moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Tzien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzien throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tzien has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Tzien.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzien has a takedown stuffed.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tzien.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Tzien has managed to clinch.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noriega tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tzien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tzien is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Tzien tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tzien lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Tzien thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tzien is able to avoid easily.
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tzien lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Tzien has Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Tzien trying to land knees to the body.
Tzien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tzien goes for a takedown attempt but Noriega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tzien connects with a body shot.
Tzien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Tzien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tzien throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Tzien scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Tzien blocks the low kick.
Tzien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noriega wants it to stay on the feet.
Tzien tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzien throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Tzien has Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tzien.
Noriega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tzien.
Tzien pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Tzien shrugs off.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hratch Tzien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tzien if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tzien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Hratch Tzien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.#CL2#
Tzien pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Noriega pushes Tzien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien blocks an elbow strike from Noriega.
Tzien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Tzien misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tzien slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.#CL2#
Tzien rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Tzien lands a body shot.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Tzien digs a right hand underneath Noriega's ribcage. Noriega let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Tzien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzien.
Tzien is working Noriega over against the cage.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega is trying to break free.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Tzien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tzien lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzien tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tzien backwards. #T2#
Noriega misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Tzien pulls guard effortlessly.
Tzien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tzien looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily. #SUB2#
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noriega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noriega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noriega 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. #T3#
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien wants to sweep here but Noriega controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Tzien is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Tzien is keeping the position.
Tzien controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tzien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega checks a low kick from Tzien.
Tzien with a nice cross.
Tzien shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tzien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega slips under a jab from Tzien.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Tzien lands a jab to the nose.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Tzien. Tzien maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hratch Tzien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Noriega moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Noriega is looking to slow Tzien down with leg kicks.
Tzien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tzien blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Tzien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noriega's half guard.
Tzien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Tzien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Tzien is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Tzien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noriega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tzien. #T1##SUB2#
Tzien is working for an americana but Noriega has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tzien was thinking about the submission.
Tzien trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tzien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzien, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tzien working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
Noriega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Noriega looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tzien looking for subs off his back but Noriega has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Tzien actively working from the bottom here.
Tzien trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions off his back.
Tzien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Noriega manages to pass to mount!
Tzien working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzien sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
I think Tzien 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C30: Gonza vs. Steve
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Liu scores with the left hand. Noriega knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Liu shrugs it off though.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Liu jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
Liu connects with a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Liu swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega misses the jab.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Noriega throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Liu with a jab.
Noriega swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target. #T3#
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Liu slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Liu.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Noriega throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Noriega defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.#T1#
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noriega backs up against the cage.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Jab from Noriega.
Liu misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu connects with a jab.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.#T2#
Noriega tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Noriega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Noriega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.#T3#
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noriega. Noriega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.#T4#
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses the jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
As Noriega looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Noriega just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liu on the side of the head.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Liu with a jab.
Liu throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Liu tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
As Liu backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Liu catches Noriega right on the button with a cross.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega works the jab nicely.#T3#
Noriega throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Noriega blocks the leg kick.
Liu jabs at Noriega's body.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu slips under a jab from Noriega.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Noriega - that landed with a thud.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardona thuds his shin into the meat of Noriega's side.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Cardona misses with a looping right.#T1#
Cardona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona misses the body punch
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona lands a jab to Noriega's midsection.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardona's hands.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega slips a straight right by Cardona.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Cardona misses. #T2#
Jab by Noriega.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Cardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cardona avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Noriega scores with a head kick. Cardona tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardona is able to avoid easily.
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Noriega defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cardona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Cardona lands a head shot.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cardona.
Noriega misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cardona is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega thumps Cardona with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Cardona settles back down.
Cardona lands an overhand right.#T4#
Noriega throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Cardona darts in and clinches Noriega up against the cage.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Noriega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardona in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cardona dodges an elbow strike from Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Cardona. #BC2#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Cardona is wise to it.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cardona wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega feints and then cracks Cardona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cardona down.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.#CL#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noriega, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Cardona. #T1#
Cardona avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona takes an elbow to the temple.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noriega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega throws a series of punches but Cardona avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Noriega.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noriega is working Cardona over against the cage.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Cardona digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardona lands a lovely overhand right.
Cardona with a hook.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona. #T3#
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cardona takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noriega, as that shot connected.
Cardona slips under a jab.#T4#
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cardona misses.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
As Noriega backs away, Cardona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cardona connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a push kick but Cardona slaps the foot to one side.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Noriega tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Cardona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Cardona avoids it.
Cardona clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cardona misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona is working Noriega over against the cage.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Cardona shrugs off.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noriega tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Noriega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Noriega landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage. #BC2#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: PANDA 81
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Cardona misses with a hook.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cardona scores with a nice right hand.
Cardona throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cardona backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Cardona manages to avoid it all.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardona tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Cardona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cardona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noriega lands a nice looking body kick.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Noriega.
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!
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noriega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega throws a head kick that Cardona semi-blocks.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Cardona counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega pushes Cardona away with a front kick.
A jab from Cardona does it's job there.
Cardona digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Cardona takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Cardona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cardona misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Cardona throws a counter high kick but Noriega was just alert enough to avoid it.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona throws a low kick, looking for Noriega's leg but Noriega calmly moves out of range.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cardona.#T4#
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Cardona is looking to counter punch.
Noriega slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardona doesn't seem phased though.
Cardona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Good shot there by Noriega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Cardona.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Cardona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Cardona throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Cardona knows he should have avoided that one.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Cardona scores with a hook.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Cardona's torso.
Cardona takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Cardona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cardona scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noriega!
Noriega tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Cardona in the body.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega with a jab.
Jab from Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona lands a body punch. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws a counter combo.
Noriega lands a body shot.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardona.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Jab by Noriega.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cardona throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cardona cracks Noriega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Cardona moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noriega really felt that one!
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Cardona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Cardona rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noriega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona lands a right hand. #BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega stared into the camera and said 'I Want The Winner Between DeMario Valdez Vs Ramon Escobar Chavez. Mexican Or Cuban Doesn’t Matter Let’s Go To War Ese '.

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vinyard counter with a right hand.
Vinyard scores with a jab.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Vinyard shrugs it off though.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Vinyard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Vinyard takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vinyard avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vinyard looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vinyard connects with a jab.#T1#
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinyard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinyard. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega tried to counter with a leg kick but Vinyard avoided it.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinyard is just out of range.
We've been informed that Vinyard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vinyard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Noriega
and Vinyard counters with a left to the body.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard avoids a kick to the body.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard connects with a crisp jab.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vinyard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Noriega thows a body kick. Vinyard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vinyard avoids a kick to the body.
Vinyard feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinyard throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vinyard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Vinyard fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinyard. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Vinyard saw it coming and moves away.
Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega thows a leg kick but Vinyard checks it
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard needs to keep his hands up - Noriega had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Donk. Noriega catches Vinyard right on the button with a cross.
Noriega throws a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.#T4#
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Vinyard saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Vinyard's shoulder, as Vinyard tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Noriega throwing a counter right hand but Vinyard manages to avoid it.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Vinyard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinyard was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Noriega with a hook.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Noriega takes one on the button.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Vinyard connects with a jab.
Vinyard blocks a low kick nicely.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinyard can do to turn this around?
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Vinyard tries to counter with a clinch but Noriega shakes him off and moves away.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Vinyard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Vinyard moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Good shot there by Vinyard.
Noriega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinyard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Vinyard counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a body kick. #T2#
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Vinyard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Vinyard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vinyard lands the left hand.
Vinyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinyard takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega clobbers Vinyard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega scores with a push kick.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinyard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
A jab from Noriega does it's job there.
Vinyard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Vinyard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Vinyard.#T4#
Vinyard throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Noriega.
A shot to the liver by Vinyard. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Vinyard's ribs.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinyard momentarily.
Vinyard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vinyard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vinyard looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vinyard in his tracks.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Vinyard's knee but Vinyard avoids it well.
Noriega scores with a head kick. Vinyard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinyard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Vinyard
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Vinyard lands with a cross. #T1#
Vinyard lands with a right hand.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinyard needs to keep his hands up - Noriega had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Vinyard rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinyard.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Vinyard avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinyard lands with a left to the head.
Vinyard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Vinyard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Vinyard misses with the head strike. #BC#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Vinyard fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Vinyard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Vinyard misses with a straight left.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Vinyard counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.#T3#
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vinyard is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook to the body
and Vinyard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.
Noriega scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega slips under a jab from Vinyard.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Vinyard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinyard counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Vinyard with an uppercut!#T4#
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Vinyard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinyard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vinyard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vinyard.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Vinyard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noriega really felt that one!
Vinyard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pablo Noriega did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Vinyard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vinyard really felt that one!
Vinyard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Vinyard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinyard's head backwards.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinyard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that Vinyard semi-blocks. #T1#
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Vinyard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Vinyard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vinyard checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Vinyard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Vinyard with a nice calf kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Noriega looks for the body kick but Vinyard saw that one coming.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Vinyard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses with the body kick
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega delivers a nice body kick.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Vinyard finds it's target.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Vinyard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinyard avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard lands a right hand.
Noriega lands a damaging elbow.
Noriega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega digs a good hook to Vinyard's body.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vinyard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.#T4#
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega defending well as Vinyard loads up on a big left hand.
Vinyard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Vinyard throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Vinyard swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vinyard misses with a hook.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Vinyard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinyard.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega had his way with Derek Vinyard in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Vinyard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinyard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Vinyard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vinyard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Vinyard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vinyard misses with a hook.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Vinyard moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Vinyard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinyard doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinyard. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vinyard walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Vinyard back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noriega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vinyard's brow.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard presses Noriega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noriega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Noriega has had enough of the clinch but Vinyard keeps him there for the moment.
Noriega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinyard is defending well for now.
Noriega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noriega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinyard throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Vinyard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Vinyard.
Noriega misses with an elbow strike.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vinyard lands an uppercut.
Noriega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Derek Vinyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Vinyard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinyard has Noriega pressed against the cage, preventing Noriega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega.
Vinyard takes a shot to the head.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Vinyard digs a right hand into Noriega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noriega's gas tank.
Derek Vinyard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noriega takes a shot to the head.
Vinyard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Vinyard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noriega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vinyard struggles to land a body shot inside as Noriega controls his hands. #T4#
Vinyard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vinyard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noriega or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but Vinyard blocks with his arms.
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!
Vinyard lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vinyard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noriega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinyard is defending well for now.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Vinyard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vinyard avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vinyard scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Noriega misses with an elbow strike.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Noriega!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Noriega gave a big smile as he said 'I Want The Winner Between DeMario Valdez Vs Ramon Escobar Chavez. Mexican Or Cuban Doesn’t Matter Let’s Go To War Ese '.

Event: PANDA 64
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Jesus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noriega doesn't seem bothered though.
Jesus missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jesus. Jesus obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Noriega gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jesus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Jesus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jesus throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jesus's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVB#
Jesus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jesus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noriega's guard. #REVR#
Jesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Noriega looking for a sweep. Not yet Noriega, not yet.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jesus is stalling in the full guard.
Jesus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noriega is keeping the position for now.
Jesus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jesus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Noriega blocks nicely.
Jesus looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noriega is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Noriega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jesus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noriega has managed to get both his arms back between Jesus's legs - danger averted.
Jesus pulls Noriega in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Jesus wants to control but Noriega passes easily into half guard.
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Noriega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus has a hand on Noriega's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Noriega takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jesus is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Jesus is working hard here to advance position.
Noriega not allowing Jesus to control his hands.
Jesus breaks Noriega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jesus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jesus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jesus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heartless Jesus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega moves out of range as Jesus throws a body kick.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Jesus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jesus.
Jesus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noriega eats them both and turns towards Jesus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
A big left from Jesus misses.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jesus.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jesus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesus misses with a hook.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Good work by Jesus as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
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!
Jesus scoring well with a low kick there.
Jesus throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jesus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jesus avoids the punch easily.
Jesus tries to counter with a takedown but Noriega is quick to defend against it.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega swinging wildly here.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
Jesus avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Jesus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jesus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega is looking to slow Jesus down with leg kicks.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jesus.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jesus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Jesus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noriega.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Jesus catches Noriega right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Noriega catches Jesus right on the button with a cross.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega thumps Jesus with a low kick.
Jesus misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jesus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heartless Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega misses with a double jab
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jesus.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jesus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Jesus lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jesus.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jesus.
Noriega checks a low kick from Jesus.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jesus.
Jesus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jesus misses with the combination.
Jesus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jesus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jesus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jesus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega cracks a nice hook into Jesus's ribs.#T4#
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!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
Jesus throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jesus with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jesus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Jesus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Jesus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jesus's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jesus is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Noriega.
Jesus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesus misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jesus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jesus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jesus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Jesus.
Jesus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jesus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus blocks the body kick.
Jesus just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jesus takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jesus throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jesus dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.#T1#
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Noriega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noriega can't keep his opponent in guard - Jesus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jesus with the ground and pound but Noriega uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noriega has control of Jesus's left arm, preventing Jesus from doing any damage.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jesus looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jesus is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
Jesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noriega is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jesus controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Jesus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noriega has passed into half guard!
Noriega wants to stand up but Jesus is controlling the position. #T3#
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noriega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Jesus is trying to maintain the position but Noriega is very close to passing his half guard.
Jesus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jesus looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily.
Noriega won't allow Jesus to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Jesus is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jesus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Jesus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Jesus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesus moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Jesus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noriega tries to avoid it but Jesus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noriega to the ground. Noriega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Jesus. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jesus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
As Pablo Noriega got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Want The Winner Between DeMario Valdez Vs Ramon Escobar Chavez. Mexican Or Cuban Doesn’t Matter Let’s Go To War Ese '.

Event: PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noriega misses with a hook.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Noriega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
We've been told by Noriega's head coaches at Punch out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Drawers saw that one coming.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noriega defends it well.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Noriega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drawers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.#T1#
Drawers defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Drawers's leg but Drawers calmly moves out of range.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers slips a straight right by Noriega.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega throws the left hand but Drawers avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drawers.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noriega defends it well.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drawers checks a leg kick.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Drawers's leg. Drawers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noriega won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drawers working the ground and pound but Noriega is defending the strikes.
Drawers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noriega's legs.
An elbow from Drawers crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Drawers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Noriega looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drawers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Noriega is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drawers lets go of the hold and Noriega can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 42
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Volkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Volkov taking a break here but Noriega is having none of it and regains half guard.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Noriega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Noriega's temple. #T1#
Noriega tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noriega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Noriega won't allow it.
Noriega wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov. #T2#
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.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Noriega is concentrating on defense, preventing Volkov from advancing position.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov stalling away here and it's allowed Noriega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Volkov trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Noriega has wrist control.#T3#
Volkov postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Volkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Noriega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Noriega 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.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkov trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Volkov digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noriega is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Noriega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Volkov tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noriega circles away.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Noriega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown. Noriega fights it but they end up in guard.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet but Volkov passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
Volkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Noriega takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Noriega has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noriega wants to control the position but Volkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Noriega defends the submission attempt.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Noriega is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Volkov trying to work for an americana but Noriega has managed to regain full guard.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noriega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Noriega trying to control the pace.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Noriega has control of the leg.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.#SUB2#
Volkov working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Noriega passes into side control.
Volkov is looking to regain half guard here but Noriega keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Noriega's head coaches at Punch out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Volkov checks a low kick from Noriega.
Volkov slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Noriega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Noriega on the inside. #T1#
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Volkov trying to stall but Noriega improves his position. #BC#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Noriega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noriega tries to kick Volkov off in order to stand up. Volkov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Volkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Noriega controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Volkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Noriega works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Noriega is defending the position.
Noriega is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Noriega is not content to let Volkov control the position.#T3#
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though.
Volkov trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though.
Volkov winds up and cracks Noriega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov 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.
Volkov passes to side control.
Volkov cracks Noriega with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noriega defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This Victory To All My MS-13 Homies'.

Event: PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Wai Ping looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega throws a push kick but Wai Ping slaps the foot to one side.
Wai Ping follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Wai Ping misses with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Wai Ping.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
Noriega backing away here, and Wai Ping unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Wai Ping throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wai Ping - that will leave a mark!
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wai Ping under the eye.
Wai Ping missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wai Ping is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick as Noriega jumps back.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Wai Ping sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega throws a series of punches but Wai Ping avoids them all with ease.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noriega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Wai Ping throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Wai Ping scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Noriega. That snapped Wai Ping's head back.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick
and Wai Ping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick nicely.
Wai Ping lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wai Ping tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wai Ping lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Wai Ping throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Wai Ping's shoulder, as Wai Ping tries to avoid the shot.
Wai Ping misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noriega scores with a jab to the head.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Noriega.
A left and a right from Noriega both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wai Ping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Wai Ping cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wai Ping. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Wai Ping blocks the low kick.
Wai Ping shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wai Ping checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
As Wai Ping backs away, Noriega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wai Ping lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Good shot there by Wai Ping.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wai Ping.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Wai Ping steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Noriega misses
and Wai Ping counters with a nice body kick.
Noriega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wai Ping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wai Ping if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick that misses.
Noriega thumps Wai Ping with a low kick.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wai Ping shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wai Ping only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Wai Ping avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega backing away here, and Wai Ping unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
Wai Ping blocks the body kick.
Wai Ping only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wai Ping.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Wai Ping shakes it off.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Wai Ping's belly button to the back.
Wai Ping is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wai Ping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wai Ping with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega moves forwards but Wai Ping connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wai Ping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wai Ping misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wai Ping.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Wai Ping, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Noriega misses. #T3#
Wai Ping pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Wai Ping settles back down.
Wai Ping moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noriega moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wai Ping clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wai Ping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wai Ping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Wai Ping with the inside leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wai Ping bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wai Ping checks it well.
Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noriega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wai Ping - the referee stops the clock and Noriega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wai Ping. Noriega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wai Ping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wai Ping, as that shot connected.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noriega checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wai Ping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wai Ping has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wai Ping slips a straight right by Noriega.
Wai Ping is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs. #T1#
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a left to the body.
Wai Ping misses with a looping right.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Wai Ping with an uppercut!
Noriega moves out of range of the leg kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Wai Ping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wai Ping stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Wai Ping scores with a nice strike.
Wai Ping tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Wai Ping looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wai Ping.
Noriega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Wai Ping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping misses with a straight right.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wai Ping misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega is looking to counter with a body kick.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Wai Ping avoids it well.
Noriega throws a combination. Wai Ping tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wai Ping. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Wai Ping defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Wai Ping's head but Wai Ping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Wai Ping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wai Ping just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNoriega.
Wai Ping is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Noriega counters with a quick kick to the body but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Wai Ping with a good jab.
Noriega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega swings for the body but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Good shot there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a looping left.#T4#
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Wai Ping was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Wai Ping.
Noriega scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wai Ping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wai Ping cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wai Ping. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wai Ping clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wai Ping throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lu Wai Ping.
Well Wai Ping has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Our winner, Lu Wai Ping, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 52
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses with a hook.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Noriega does no damage.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega swinging wildly here.
Ramirez tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Ramirez.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Ramirez.
Noriega cracks Ramirez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramirez tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
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!
Noriega misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee. #T2#
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Noriega. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramirez.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noriega backing away here, and Ramirez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega backing away here, and Ramirez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noriega had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Ramirez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Ramirez jumps back.
Ramirez with a hook.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noriega.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ramirez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez. That did some damage!
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez lands a jab to Noriega's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noriega.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Noriega throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega lands with a hook. Ramirez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Noriega misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a good low kick that Noriega was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramirez.
Noriega misses with the body kick
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a nice body kick.
Ramirez connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez. #T3#
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega misses with a double jab
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noriega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Noriega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Noriega slips a jab from Ramirez.
Noriega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Noriega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez slips a jab from Noriega.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ramirez! Noriega is out on his feet! Ramirez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Noriega is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Noriega is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ICS 47
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
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!
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Noriega.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lê tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Lê moves out of range. #T1#
Noriega throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noriega avoids it.
Lê feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Lê steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega slips under a jab.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Lê avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lê there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Lê clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noriega throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Lê takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lê slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Lê.
Noriega throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looks like Lê has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Lê cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê avoids the head kick by Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Noriega's torso.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Lê connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Lê moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a nice body shot.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê throws a head kick that Noriega semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Lê.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Lê.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Lê swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê connects with a jab.
Lê lands a high kick!
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lê crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noriega - the referee stops the clock and Lê gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noriega. Lê manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lê's head backwards.
Noriega tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê slips a straight right by Noriega.
Lê quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lê blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Lê blocks a head kick by Noriega.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Lê takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Jab from Noriega.
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Lê in the body.
Lê misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
As Lê backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê with a jab.
Lê moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega cracks Lê with a good jab.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.
Lê throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Lê half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Lê dodges the punch combination from Noriega. #CL#
Lê has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch. #BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lê throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Lê on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê wants to clinch.
As Lê backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Lê manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.#CL#
Lê instigates a clinch.
Noriega can't break the clinch.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Lê misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Noriega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noriega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Noriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Lê won't allow it.
Noriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Noriega backs away, Lê returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Noriega throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Noriega misses the jab.
A nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê motions for Noriega to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Noriega should have avoided that one. #T3#
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Lê.#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
Lê fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Noriega to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Noriega looks to clinch but Lê throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Noriega taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quân Lê!

Event: ICS 43
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Ali's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali avoids the body shot from Noriega.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ali misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Noriega misses with a head kick. #T1#
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Noriega throws a nice head kick!
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs. #T2#
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega scores with a head kick.
Ali throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Ali blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Ali is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Ali thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega misses the jab.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Noriega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ali misses.
Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Ali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Noriega connects with the punch.#T4#
Ali cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Ali.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land. #TD2#
Noriega jumps guard. #SU#
Ali gets to his feet. Noriega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali with the inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali works Noriega's body with a nice hook.
Noriega tries to clinch up.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target. #T1#
Ali tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Ali scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega checks a low kick from Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noriega.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Ali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.#T3#
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
Noriega throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Ali is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega lands a high kick! #CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Noriega in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali is working Noriega over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ali.
Noriega lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Noriega.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Ali with a hook.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.#T1#
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Noriega's side.
Noriega swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Ali with a jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!#CL#
Ali drives through and clinches with Noriega against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target. #T2#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
As Ali backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Ali manages to avoid it all.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Noriega.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts. #T3#
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Ali checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noriega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but Ali blocks with his arms.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Noriega fails to land.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
After winning the bout, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses the body punch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Noriega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noriega.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Noriega fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Noriega rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noriega misses with a low kick. #T3#
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reynolds.
Good exchange - Reynolds coming out on top.
Reynolds swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
Noriega swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Noriega moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reynolds. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds is looking to counter the offense by Noriega and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Noriega clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Noriega was just out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noriega.
Good leg kick by Noriega. #T1#
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Noriega is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Reynolds! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
Cole Reynolds spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ICS 32
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Matsunaga motions for Noriega to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Matsunaga's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.#T1#
A big right from Noriega misses.
Good leg kick by Noriega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Noriega moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Matsunaga. #T2#
Noriega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Noriega's defenses.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Noriega.
Matsunaga pushes Noriega away with a front kick.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Noriega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Noriega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsunaga is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Matsunaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Noriega stands up and beckons Matsunaga to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.#T4#
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Noriega tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noriega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Matsunaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Noriega throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noriega back to the cage. Matsunaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Matsunaga avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Noriega misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
Noriega wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Noriega moved away.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Noriega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.#CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noriega tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Noriega.
Matsunaga avoids the elbow strike from Noriega, against the cage. #TD2#
Noriega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsunaga uses from the top position.
Matsunaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsunaga, into his guard. #REVB#
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Matsunaga pulls Noriega in close to his closed guard and prevents Noriega from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noriega has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Noriega prevents Matsunaga from getting back to his feet.
Noriega trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga wants to get back to his feet but Noriega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Matsunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Matsunaga catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. Matsunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Noriega slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Noriega only half commits. #T2#
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga motions for Noriega to come forward. Matsunaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsunaga back to the cage. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Matsunaga manages to step out the way in time.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Noriega's torso.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Matsunaga blocks the leg kick.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Noriega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Noriega jabs Matsunaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Matsunaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsunaga tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Futoshi Matsunaga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Noriega tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Noriega cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a straight left. #T1#
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega is looking to slow Matsunaga down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.#T2#
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Noriega misses.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega sizes up Matsunaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Matsunaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#T3#
Noriega moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a series of strikes. Matsunaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matsunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Matsunaga settles back down.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range. #T4#
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsunaga back to the cage. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega stalks Matsunaga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsunaga's face. Matsunaga staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Noriega with a nice cross.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Noriega moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Noriega cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Noriega thuds a left hand into Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Noriega with that takedown attempt.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.#T1#
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Noriega feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsunaga as he jumps to the side.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsunaga defends it well.#T2#
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noriega.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.#T3#
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Noriega.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsunaga's calf.
Noriega blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Futoshi Matsunaga.
I think Noriega 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Noriega!
A very excited looking Pablo Noriega made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 26
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
White tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.
White misses the shot to the body.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
White throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
White misses with a low kick.
White throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White lands an overhand right.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noriega duly obliges.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega is looking for the big counter here.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from White misses.
Noriega cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by White.
We've been informed that Noriega has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Noriega moves out of range as White throws a body kick. #T1#
Noriega throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega checks a low kick from White.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
White fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
White scores with a kick to the midsection.
White throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
White rushes Noriega and presses him up against the cage.
Noriega lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Noriega. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
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!
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega throws a body punch but White moves out of range. #T2#
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White. Noriega shrugs it off though.
White misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
White looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
White misses with a low kick.
White lands an overhand right.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
White avoids the body shot from Noriega.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
White is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White delivers a nice body kick.
White lands with a good body shot.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
White scores with a jab to the head.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A left lands for White.
White tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White motions for Noriega to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of White's side.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White misses with a hook.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by White.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega cracks White with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White misses with a body kick.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
Noriega tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Noriega tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
White blocks a jab.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
White throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
White throws a low kick, looking for Noriega's leg but Noriega calmly moves out of range.
White throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Noriega's head back.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
White misses with a low kick.#T1#
White throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
White clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noriega landing knees to the body.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
Walter White is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White blocks a head kick by Noriega.
White checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
White throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
White throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
White fakes the leg kick and cracks Noriega in the body.
White connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Noriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down. #CL#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
Nice elbow from Noriega. #CUT2#
It looks like Walter White has been cut.#T4#
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White lands an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a body shot from White. #BC#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega tries to counter by closing the distance.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Noriega digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Noriega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from White.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from White.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
That kick from Noriega tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Noriega moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
Good leg kick by Noriega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from White. #T1#
Noriega missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Noriega swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head.
Noriega steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range. #CL#
White pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noriega digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Noriega's head back.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Noriega misses the jab.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses with a body kick.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
White scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
White throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White walks into a jab.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White scores with a nice right hand.
White avoids the body shot from Noriega.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noriega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
White scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A big right from White misses.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noriega moves away from the strike by White.
White punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
White walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White misses with a low kick.
Noriega checks a low kick from White.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Noriega!
An out of breath Pablo Noriega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Tiger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noriega is able to avoid easily.
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiger throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Tiger avoids it well.
Tiger feints the counter takedown.
Noriega cracks Tiger with an open hand slap.
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Tiger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noriega clobbers Tiger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noriega backs up against the cage.
Noriega throws a right hand that Tiger ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiger also avoids with ease.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Tiger takes one on the button.#T1#
Tiger tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Tiger feints the counter takedown.
Noriega swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega cracks the inside of Tiger's front leg.
Tiger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tiger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiger throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noriega on the side of the head.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega delivers a nice body kick.
Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tiger blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Tiger feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
Tiger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tiger.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Tiger has a takedown stuffed.
Noriega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega cracks Tiger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiger. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noriega rather than just go for the knockout.
Noriega scores with a three punch combo!
Noriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiger tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Tiger throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Noriega lands an overhand right.
Tiger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiger scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Tiger.
Tiger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
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!
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega takes one on the button.#T4#
Tiger throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
Tiger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noriega. That one must have hurt.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiger.
Tiger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiger wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Tiger throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Tiger avoids them all with ease.
Tiger takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega cracks Tiger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega connects with a jab.
Tiger misses with a looping right.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Pablo Noriega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiger lands with a good body shot.
Noriega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tiger eats them both and turns towards Noriega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tiger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiger connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Tiger's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiger tries to avoid it.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiger connects with the punch.
Noriega swinging wildly here. #T1#
Tiger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Tiger with an open hand slap.
Noriega feints a jab promting Tiger to slip. Noriega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiger.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiger throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Tiger looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Tiger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range. #T2#
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Tiger sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noriega lands a head kick. Tiger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Noriega does no damage.
Noriega tries a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Tiger misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target. #CL2#
Tiger moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Noriega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger misses with a body punch.
Noriega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiger backwards. #BC#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Noriega misses with a wild combination.
Noriega tries to work over Tiger's front leg with a kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Noriega keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Noriega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noriega trying to control the position here.
Noriega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiger is controlling him.
Tiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiger is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiger misses with a hook.
Noriega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiger just manages to avoid it.
Tiger connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
Tiger thuds his right hand into Noriega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tiger throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega lands an overhand right.
Tiger darts in looking for a takedown but Noriega gets double underhooks and turns Tiger into the cage.
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Tiger finds it's way through Noriega's defenses.
Noriega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
Tiger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Tiger clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Noriega has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Tiger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noriega uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Tiger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tiger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tiger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noriega has passed into half guard!
Noriega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Noriega tries to pass to full mount but Tiger defends it.
Tiger is looking to improve his position.
Noriega is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger trying to hold on to Noriega's head to control him but Noriega postures up.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tiger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noriega trying to control from half guard but Tiger is working away.
Tiger wants to improve his position but Noriega is controlling well.
Tiger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tiger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Noriega has picked Tiger up and slammed him! Tiger can't keep hold of the triangle and Noriega manages to pass to side control!
Noriega gets to mount! Tiger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Tiger wants to control but Noriega is having none of it.
Tiger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Noriega controlling his opponent.
Tiger is trying desperately to improve position.
Noriega content just to control the position here. #SU#
Noriega stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Tiger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Tiger lands the left hand.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Tiger walks into a jab.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A clash of legs there as Noriega blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Tiger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noriega, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TR12: FW GP ROUND 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Gomi throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi throws a nice looking combination but Noriega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gomi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomi wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomi swinging wildly here. #CL#
Noriega closes the distance and clinches.
Gomi lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gomi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Noriega.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
A quick step to the side and Noriega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomi back to the ropes. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi motions for Noriega to come forward. Gomi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Gomi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
A big left from Gomi misses.
It looked like Noriega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gomi.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi checks the leg kick.
Gomi throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomi is looking to land body kicks.
Gomi cracks Noriega with an open hand slap.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Gomi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Gomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3##CL#
Noriega takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
Noriega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Noriega won't allow it.
Noriega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomi lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Noriega throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Gomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Gomi throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega is looking for a counter combo.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Noriega fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Gomi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Gomi tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega feints and then cracks Gomi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomi down.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Noriega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomi's head.
Noriega blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Noriega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Noriega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomi tries to escape but Noriega is in control.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Gomi down.
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomi misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomi tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Gomi throws a nice looking combination but Noriega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noriega staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a good low kick that Gomi was not able to check.
Noriega cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gomi cracks the inside of Noriega's front leg.
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#T1#
Gomi stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noriega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Gomi feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Noriega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Noriega trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Gomi kicks off Noriega and gets to his feet.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Gomi swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega with a jab.#T2#
Gomi takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Akihiro Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomi.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomi momentarily.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Noriega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gomi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomi just manages to avoid it.
Gomi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi slips under a jab.#T3#
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega feints a jab promting Gomi to slip. Noriega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gomi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gomi moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Noriega blocks the low kick.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Gomi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega fails to land the takedown.
Noriega throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses. #T4#
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Gomi lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Gomi takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
Gomi misses the jab.
Noriega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomi throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akihiro Gomi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Noriega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Noriega throws a low kick but Gomi moves out of range easily.
Gomi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gomi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Noriega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gomi counters with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Noriega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Noriega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noriega cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomi throws a leg kick
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Gomi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomi thows a body kick. Noriega tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Noriega cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Gomi moves his leg out of the way.
Gomi wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Noriega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Gomi blocks the low kick.
Gomi throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega feinted with a counter takedown.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noriega tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega tries a low kick but Gomi avoids it.
Gomi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
Gomi cracks Noriega with an open hand slap.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Gomi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Gomi looks to move away, Noriega throws a big counter combo but Gomi just gets out of the way.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
A low kick from Gomi misses
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akihiro Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega scores with a one two! Gomi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Gomi connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Gomi - just one landing.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Gomi scores with the left hand. Noriega knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
Gomi checks a leg kick nicely.
Gomi throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Gomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Noriega's defenses.
Gomi throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega throws a quick counter head kick but Gomi was just out of range.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Noriega connects with the punch.
Gomi misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Noriega!
A relieved looking Pablo Noriega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
A nice combination there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Noriega lands a nice looking body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Noriega scores with a four punch combination!
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeboah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noriega swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Yeboah is predictable there
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Yeboah or perhaps it was just good defense by Noriega, which made it look bad.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yeboah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yeboah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yeboah throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Yeboah.
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Yeboah's head.
Yeboah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yeboah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Yeboah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yeboah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yeboah scores with a head kick. Noriega tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeboah throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Yeboah throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Yeboah.
Noriega slaps away a takedown attempt from Yeboah, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Yeboah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeboah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Yeboah's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Yeboah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Yeboah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeboah throws a leg kick that misses.
Yeboah looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yeboah is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Yeboah avoids them all with ease.
Yeboah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been told by Noriega's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noriega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yeboah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeboah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noriega's knee momentarily.#T3#
Noriega cracks a nice hook into Yeboah's ribs.
Yeboah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noriega as he jumps to the side.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Yeboah is out of range.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yeboah throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noriega's head.
Yeboah tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noriega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Yeboah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noriega manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Yeboah tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yeboah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noriega dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Yeboah has his foot on Noriega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noriega works his way back into a safe position though.
Noriega wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving.
Noriega wants to stand but Yeboah is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Yeboah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noriega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noriega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yeboah's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Noriega throws a jab when Yeboah was well out of range.
Yeboah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yeboah misses with a looping right.
Yeboah throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yeboah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Yeboah moves out of range of the body kick.
Yeboah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeboah throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Yeboah.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yeboah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeboah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeboah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeboah! But no joy.
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yeboah can do to turn this around?
Noriega scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah motions for Noriega to come forward. Yeboah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeboah. #T1#
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Yeboah misses with a head kick.
Noriega throws a jab when Yeboah was well out of range.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega cracks Yeboah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yeboah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Yeboah.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Yeboah counters with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a series of punches but Yeboah avoids them all with ease.
Yeboah tries to clinch up.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega misses with a hook. Yeboah ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeboah! But no joy.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Yeboah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Yeboah.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yeboah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yeboah.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Yeboah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yeboah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Yeboah should have avoided that one.
Yeboah feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Yeboah throws a sloppy head kick
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yeboah cracks Noriega with an open hand slap.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Yeboah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Yeboah tenderised Noriega's leg. Noriega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeboah, right into the meat. #T3#
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
Yeboah throws a lazy uppercut
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Yeboah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noriega as he avoids it easily.
Yeboah walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeboah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega cracks Yeboah with an open hand slap.
Noriega is looking to slow Yeboah down with leg kicks.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Noriega slips a straight right by Yeboah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeboah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yeboah scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yeboah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yeboah throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yeboah on the side of the head. #T4#
A big right from Yeboah misses.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeboah is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Yeboah didn't see that one coming.
Yeboah avoids a punch combination nicely.
A clash of legs there as Noriega blocks the low kick.
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
Yeboah staying out of range there.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeboah in his tracks.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
Yeboah ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
A head kick misses from Yeboah.
Yeboah ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yeboah at a distance.
Noriega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Noriega scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega takes a swing at Yeboah's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yeboah to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega throws a hook but Yeboah blocks it.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noriega throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeboah! But no joy.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeboah.
Noriega connects with a single shot there.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Nice cross by Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Yeboah goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeboah misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeboah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Yeboah slips the punch.
Yeboah lands a front kick.
Yeboah throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Yeboah throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
Yeboah throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Yeboah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeboah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeboah misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.#T2#
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yeboah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yeboah throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
A head kick from Noriega lands but Yeboah takes it in his stride.
Noriega lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Noriega misses.
Noriega is looking to slow Yeboah down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Yeboah closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Noriega.
Yeboah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Yeboah misses with a looping right.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yeboah lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
Yeboah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noriega as he jumps to the side. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Yeboah.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Yeboah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeboah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Yeboah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Yeboah shakes it off.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yeboah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noriega circles away.
Sambulo Yeboah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
Yeboah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. Yeboah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega with a hook.
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!
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeboah misses the target. #T4#
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Yeboah wants to counter with a clinch but Noriega pushes him away.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Yeboah moves away and avoids it.
Yeboah throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yeboah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Noriega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
And Yeboah tries to counter it with a takedown but Noriega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noriega!
Yeboah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yeboah momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yeboah throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Noriega throwing a counter right hand but Yeboah manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noriega, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Dall tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall blocks a jab.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a series of strikes. Noriega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
Dall lands a jab to Noriega's midsection.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Noriega had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Noriega digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Noriega works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall wants to clinch.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega cracks Dall with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dall.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Dall slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Dall moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Noriega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noriega if he has to take too many more of those.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Noriega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega slips under a jab from Dall.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Dall takes a kick to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Dall throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Noriega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Dall tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Dall slips under a jab.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall is standing up over Noriega. Noriega looks to escape but Dall dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Dall trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Noriega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Noriega rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dall's guard! Nice work there by Noriega!
Noriega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dall is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Dall working a defensive guard but Noriega manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dall is looking to reverse the position.
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dall trying to pass the guard but Noriega defending well.
Dall is trying to control. Noriega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Noriega trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
Noriega lands the left hand.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.#CL#
Dall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall working aggressively here. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Noriega looking for a sweep. Not yet Noriega, not yet.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Noriega 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.#T1#
Dall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dall passes Noriega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noriega is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Noriega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dall slows the pace down in half guard.
Noriega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noriega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dall trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
Dall is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall passes to full mount!
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Dall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Dall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Noriega has worked his arm free - good work by Noriega!
Dall lands some shots froms side control.
Noriega gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Noriega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall wants to control but instead Noriega manages to regain half guard.
Noriega is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though.
Dall is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Noriega preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dall uses his free foot to push down on Noriega's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Noriega.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Noriega is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastyn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Our winner, Pablo Noriega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Noriega has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decent striking displayed by Asai there.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Noriega moves into the clinch.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Noriega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A hook to the body from Asai .
Asai lands a body shot.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Asai lands a body shot. #T1##BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Noriega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asai , pushing him back against the ropes.
Asai blocking some punches. #BC#
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega tries to clinch up.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Asai cracks the inside of Noriega's front leg.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega wants to counter the offense by Asai and move into the clinch position.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai lands an overhand right.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Asai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Asai tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Noriega thumps Asai with a low kick.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega slips a jab from Asai .
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.#T3#
Noriega throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Asai misses with a straight right.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Asai throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noriega really felt that one!
Asai throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Asai .#T4#
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Noriega sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Noriega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
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#
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Asai .
A big right from Noriega misses.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks. #T1##CL2#
Noriega forces Asai back against the ropes and clinches.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Noriega rushes Asai and presses him up against the ropes.
Noriega lands with a short shot to the head.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a lazy head kick
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.#T2#
Asai slips a straight right by Noriega.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega looks to clinch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Noriega throws a series of strikes that have Asai backpedaling.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noriega's calf.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Asai misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.#T3#
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Asai lands with a nice body punch.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Asai jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega slips a jab from Asai .
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Asai digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Noriega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega tries to clinch but Asai is having none of it.
A left lands for Asai .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai blocks a jab.#CL2#
Noriega rushes Asai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Noriega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai throws a front kick that sends Noriega stumbling back into the ropes.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai motions for Noriega to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Asai
and Noriega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega slips a jab from Asai .
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Asai moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Asai throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Asai cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Asai tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asai avoids the body shot from Noriega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Asai slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming. #T3#
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega wants to clinch up but Asai keeps it at a distance.
Asai lands a high kick!
Asai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Noriega throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Tori works the jab nicely.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noriega enables Tori to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noriega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega is trying to keep Tori in close.
Tori wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Tori throwing strikes from guard but Noriega blocks nicely.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Noriega has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tori throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Tori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noriega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noriega postures up.
Noriega won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Noriega content to stall in guard here.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Noriega stacks Tori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Noriega!
Tori tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
Noriega wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here.
Tori tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Tori wants to control but Noriega postures up.
Tori tries to buck Noriega off but Noriega is having none of it.#T3#
Noriega tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tori is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tori is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Noriega trying to control the position but Tori is working away.
Tori is looking to regain half guard here but Noriega keeps moving and retains side control.
Noriega wants to control but Tori is keeping him busy.
Tori can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.#T4#
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Tori shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Tori with an uppercut!
Tori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Tori swinging wildly here.
Noriega tests Tori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Tori staying out of range there.
Tori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Tori connects with the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Tori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Tori settles back down.
Tori slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Tori.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega tries a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Noriega lands a jab.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Tori looking to score a takedown here. Noriega is defending well but Tori drives through and ends up in Noriega's guard.
Tori won't allow Noriega to get back to his feet.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
Tori looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tori controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself. #SUB#
Tori looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily. #T1##SU2#
Noriega stands up from Tori's guard - Noriega perhaps looking for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Tori blocks the leg kick.
Tori half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noriega throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Tori looks for a takedown but Noriega sprawls well.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
Noriega throws a right hand that Tori ducks under and follows up with a left that Tori also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Tori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Tori saw that one coming.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Tori moved out of range nicely.
Tori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.#T2#
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tori lands with a kick to the temple. Noriega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Tori loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Tori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Tori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Tori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Tori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noriega. Tori shrugs it off though.
Tori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.#T3#
Tori drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tori.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tori throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with the combination.
Tori throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Tori dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Tori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noriega's head.#T4#
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tori throws a big elbow that misses.
Tori cracks Noriega with a solid left hand.
Tori keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Tori 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.
Tori throwing strikes but missing.
Tori postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Tori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noriega pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
Tori stands up over Noriega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tori cracks Noriega with a good jab.
No luck for Tori with that takedown attempt.
Tori missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tori tries to counter with a takedown but Noriega is quick to defend against it.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tori staying out of range there.
Tori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori walks into a jab.
Tori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Tori throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Tori moved out of range nicely.
Tori slips a jab from Noriega.
Tori closes the distance and clinches up with Noriega, looking for a takedown. Tori pushes Noriega against the cage but Noriega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Tori saw it coming and moves away.
Tori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega thows a leg kick but Tori checks it #TD#
and Tori counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noriega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Tori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Noriega prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Noriega is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega stalling.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega trying to mount his opponent but Tori defends it.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Noriega seems content to control.
Noriega wants to free his trapped foot but Tori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noriega is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
Noriega prevents Tori from improving his position.#T3#
Tori is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noriega defends well.
Noriega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tori is trying to keep Noriega in close.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.#SU2#
Noriega stands up and waves to Tori to follow him.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tori connects with a looping right hand.
Tori avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Tori half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Tori misses.
Noriega throws a head kick but Tori moves out of range.
Tori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Tori.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tori throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega cracks Tori with a good jab.
Tori tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noriega 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
After winning the bout, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 682
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noriega back to the cage. Lowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lowe lands with a right hand.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lowe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Lowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body punch from Lowe.
Lowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Lowe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Lowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noriega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Noriega. #T1#
Lowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lowe is looking to clinch.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Lowe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Lowe moved out of range nicely.
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand.
Lowe misses with a hook
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Nice uppercut lands for Lowe. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Lowe with a nice cross.
Lowe throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lowe tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lowe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowe.
Noriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Lowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Lowe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lowe lands with a kick to the temple. Noriega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lowe works Noriega's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega throws a combination that misses
and Lowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lowe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lowe.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
Lowe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lowe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Lowe's head but Lowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Lowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noriega, as that shot connected.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowe.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowe cracks the inside of Noriega's front leg.
Lowe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lowe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Lowe throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a low kick but Lowe moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lowe wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
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.
#R2#
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Lowe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lowe moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe pushes Noriega away with a front kick.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Lowe throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Lowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Noriega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lowe has got the better of the exchanges.
Lowe stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Lowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lowe walks into a jab.
Lowe throws a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Lowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Lowe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Lowe counters with a left and a right that stings Noriega.
Lowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lowe scores with a head kick.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Noriega unleashes a big counter combination but Lowe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Lowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Lowe misses with a double jab.
Lowe misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega throws a jab when Lowe was well out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega throws a right hand that Lowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowe also avoids with ease.
Lowe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Noriega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lowe back to the cage. Noriega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Noriega with a hook.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Lowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega misses with a hook. Lowe ducked under it nicely.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lowe at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowe blocks a jab.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega scores with a jab.#T3#
Noriega avoids the head kick by Lowe.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Noriega cracks Lowe with an open hand slap.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Jab from Noriega.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.
Noriega lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Lowe stalks Noriega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noriega's face. Noriega staggers backwards, shaken.
Lowe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega works over Lowe's head and body with a nice combination.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Lowe jumps back.
Lowe is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Lowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Lowe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noriega.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noriega, as that shot connected.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe scores with a three punch combo!
Lowe throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Lowe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lowe lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noriega with a hook.
Lowe throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lowe wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Lowe is out of range.
A combination from Lowe does no damage.
Lowe misses with a jab to the body
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
A punch lands to the side of Lowe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lowe.#T1#
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Lowe throws a quick counter head kick but Noriega was just out of range.
Lowe throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Lowe is out of range.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Lowe avoids it with no problem.
Lowe tries to score with a low kick but Noriega moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Noriega counters with a three punch combo that has Lowe backing up. Lowe nods at Noriega to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Jab, jab by Lowe - just one landing.
Lowe throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega cracks Lowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!
Lowe lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noriega moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Lowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Noriega thumps Lowe with a low kick.
Lowe misses with a double jab.
Noriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega cracks Lowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noriega cracks Lowe with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Lowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
A head kick by Lowe misses
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lowe looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Lowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noriega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Noriega blocking some punches. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Lowe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Lowe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lowe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lowe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Lowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowe.
Noriega doesn't manage to clinch there - Lowe circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Lowe. That snapped Noriega's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Lowe!
An out of breath Mike Lowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo misses with a double jab
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noriega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ji Woo scrambles back to his feet.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Ji Woo didn't see that one coming.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Noriega's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noriega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Noriega defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noriega moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo scores with a jab.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Noriega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Noriega catches Ji Woo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Ji Woo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ji Woo tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo is wise to it.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Noriega misses.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
A shot to the body from Ji Woo misses
and Noriega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Noriega jabs at Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo throws a series of punches but Noriega moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Noriega. That snapped Ji Woo's head back.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Ji Woo looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Ji Woo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Noriega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ji Woo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Noriega throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range. #T3#
Ji Woo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Ji Woo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Nice shot by Noriega.#T4#
Noriega misses with a double jab
and Ji Woo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noriega thinking.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ji Woo at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Ji Woo. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ji Woo eats them both and turns towards Noriega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Noriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ji Woo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Noriega.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ji Woo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Ji Woo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ji Woo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ji Woo throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ji Woo takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Ji Woo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Noriega throws a right and a left that Ji Woo avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Ji Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo scores with a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Nice jab there from Ji Woo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ji Woo. That's going to slow Noriega down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Ji Woo.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noriega slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ji Woo doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo with a nice cross.
Noriega wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Ji Woo.#T1#
Noriega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Noriega jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noriega!
Ji Woo swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Ji Woo misses its target.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega with a hook.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Ji Woo throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands the left hand.#T2#
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Ji Woo's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Noriega - that will leave a mark!
Noriega works the jab nicely.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Ji Woo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ji Woo tries to avoid it.
Ji Woo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.#T3#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Ji Woo lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noriega thumps Ji Woo with a low kick.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega throws a head kick but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noriega blocks the body kick.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick nicely.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Noriega throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noriega. Noriega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
A victorious Pablo Noriega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 49: McDonald vs Tatum
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Huhrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Noriega gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the ropes.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noriega but Noriega pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Huhrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huhrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huhrera tries to move to mount but Noriega blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Huhrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Noriega!
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noriega is looking to escape.
Huhrera throwing strikes here but Noriega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Huhrera has hold of Noriega's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noriega manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Huhrera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Noriega is now in Huhrera 's guard. A big mistake from Huhrera there, giving up the dominant position!
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Noriega is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera has his hands on Noriega's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Noriega stands and steps away. Huhrera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noriega sprawls well. Noriega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Huhrera .
Huhrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Huhrera avoids it with no problem.
Huhrera blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noriega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huhrera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Huhrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huhrera moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huhrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Huhrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Huhrera with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Huhrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huhrera punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huhrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huhrera misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Huhrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noriega defends it nicely.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Huhrera avoids it with no problem.
Huhrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##TD#
Huhrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Noriega trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Noriega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huhrera is trying to keep Noriega in close. #SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noriega defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huhrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Huhrera missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huhrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Noriega misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Huhrera misses its target.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huhrera throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huhrera misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Huhrera .
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noriega pinned against the ropes. Noriega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Noriega clobbers Huhrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Huhrera 's head back.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Huhrera .
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
Noriega cracks Huhrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huhrera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noriega lunges at Huhrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huhrera 's hand.
No joy there for Huhrera , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huhrera 's head.
Huhrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huhrera moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huhrera 's head.
Noriega stuns Huhrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huhrera misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huhrera .
Huhrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huhrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huhrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huhrera fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huhrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huhrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Huhrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noriega 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrady's head backwards.
McGrady moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGrady.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGrady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega thuds a left hand into McGrady's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGrady's head.
Noriega with a hook.#T1#
McGrady goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Noriega, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Noriega against the ropes but Noriega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrady is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as McGrady shoots in.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
McGrady lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGrady cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
McGrady swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGrady looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGrady! But no joy.
Noriega with a jab.
McGrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
McGrady closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noriega to the mat! Noriega manages to get full guard.
Noriega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGrady has a closed guard, preventing Noriega from standing up.
Noriega trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega 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#
McGrady misses with a straight left.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on McGrady's shoulder, as McGrady tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGrady's hands.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
McGrady has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with McGrady's head.
McGrady scores with a jab.
McGrady staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noriega's waist but Noriega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrady off to one side.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Noriega scores with a nice strike.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
McGrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noriega is looking to control McGrady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noriega avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Noriega is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
Noriega gets full guard.#T2#
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but McGrady slips an elbow through the middle.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Noriega preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noriega prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
McGrady working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
McGrady wants to stand but Noriega is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGrady with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a low kick, right behind McGrady 's knee.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGrady counters with a one-two to the body.
Noriega scores with the left hand. McGrady knows he should have avoided that one.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
McGrady dives in and scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Noriega is trying to keep McGrady in close.
McGrady stops Noriega from standing up.
Noriega keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noriega's guard.
McGrady is looking to stall here but Noriega recovers full guard.
Noriega has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
McGrady in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Noriega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGrady.
McGrady trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrady can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
McGrady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chosu McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrady somewhat.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu McGrady.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Noriega.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noriega, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1#
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Kyle swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
A lazy left from Kyle finds it's target.
Kyle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noriega is able to avoid easily.
Kyle jabs at Noriega's body.
Kyle missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyle doesn't seem phased though.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyle walks into a jab.
Kyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noriega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
Kyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noriega lands a jab to Kyle's midsection.
Noriega lands an overhand right.
Noriega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noriega moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
Kyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Kyle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kyle tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega throws a jab when Kyle was well out of range.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega thumps Kyle with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but Kyle shows good takedown defense.
Kyle misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Noriega blocks the low kick.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega punishes Kyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Noriega moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.#T2#
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Kyle's ribs.
Kyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Kyle.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kyle with a body shot.
Noriega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyle pinned against the ropes. Kyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Kyle.
Noriega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kyle with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
Noriega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
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 Chrys Kyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
A jab lands there for Kyle.
Nice takedown defense from Kyle. No joy for Noriega on that attempt.
Kyle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kyle misses with an uppercut.
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Kyle throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down. #CL2#
Noriega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyle, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noriega or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega prevents a body shot from Kyle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Kyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Chrys Kyle is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Noriega manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Kyle's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Noriega passes Kyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyle is staying active underneath Noriega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Noriega works his way into side control.
Noriega prevents Kyle from escaping the position.
Noriega laying and praying for a moment but Kyle takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noriega wants to control but Kyle is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Noriega stands up and beckons Kyle to join him on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega lands the left hand.
Kyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Noriega.
Kyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyle but Kyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Kyle moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Noriega moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyle misses with a two punch combination.
Kyle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Noriega rushes Kyle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega lands a left hand. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Noriega scores with a jab.#T1#
Kyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega clobbers Kyle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kyle throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Kyle misses with an uppercut.
Noriega shoots in and drives through. Kyle sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Kyle slips under a jab.
A jab from Kyle misses.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega. #TD2#
Noriega throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noriega is in Kyle's guard.#SU2#
Noriega stands up and waves to Kyle to follow him.
Kyle tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega tries to clinch but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Noriega tries a low kick but Kyle avoids it.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
A jab lands there for Noriega.#T2#
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
A combination from Kyle does no damage.
Kyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Noriega forces Kyle back against the ropes and clinches.
Chrys Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyle presses Noriega against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Noriega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle trying to stall but Noriega improves his position.
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Noriega thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Noriega moves away from the strike by Nielsen.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nielsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with a low kick.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Nielsen's defenses.
Noriega misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nielsen.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noriega connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Noriega clinches up with Nielsen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Nielsen. #T1#
Nielsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
Nielsen digs a right hand underneath Noriega's ribcage. Noriega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen is pushing Noriega up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Nielsen breaks from the clinch.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Nielsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Nielsen looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Nielsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nielsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Nielsen sets himself, and Noriega steps forward looking for the clinch! Nielsen avoids it this time.
Nielsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega fails with a takedown attempt.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nielsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Nielsen lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nielsen.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Nielsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Nielsen as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Noriega is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nielsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nielsen scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noriega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nielsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Nielsen there.
Noriega stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nielsen misses with a body kick.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Nielsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nielsen tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Nielsen's shoulder, as Nielsen tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega sizes up Nielsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Nielsen misses.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nielsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega pushes Nielsen away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Nielsen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nielsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Noriega misses
letting Nielsen counter with a right hand.
A jab from Noriega misses. #T2#
Noriega throws a head kick that Nielsen semi-blocks.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega looks to clinch #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nielsen's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVB##SU2#
Noriega stands up and waves to Nielsen to follow him. #TD2#
Noriega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Noriega from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega 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 ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Noriega counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Noriega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Noriega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Noriega throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nielsen because Noriega loaded up on that one.
Noriega has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nielsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Noriega has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Noriega wants to control the action but instead Nielsen gets a body lock and reverses into Noriega's guard! Nice work!
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Noriega is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Nielsen won't allow Noriega to sweep him here. #T2#
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pablo Noriega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noriega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nielsen is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nielsen's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVB#
Nielsen is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Noriega.#TD#
Nielsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noriega's guard.#ES2#
Noriega has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nielsen is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#BC#
Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielsen slips under a jab from Noriega.
Nielsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nielsen throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Nielsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nielsen tries to counter with a takedown but Noriega is quick to defend against it.
Nielsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Nielsen misses.
Nielsen misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Nielsen moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Nielsen misses the jab.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nielsen.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nielsen misses with a low kick.
Noriega is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nielsen scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nielsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nielsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Noriega, which made it look bad.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noriega throws a leg kick that misses.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nielsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega slips a straight right by Nielsen.
Nielsen sets himself, and Noriega steps forward looking for the clinch! Nielsen avoids it this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Nielsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noriega scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nielsen checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega lands a jab.
Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nielsen throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Bobo Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noriega clobbers Nielsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nielsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nielsen shoots for a takedown but Noriega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nielsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega thuds his right hand into Nielsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Nielsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nielsen moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Noriega pushes Nielsen away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Noriega leaves Nielsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Nielsen.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nielsen momentarily.
Nielsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nielsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nielsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
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!
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Nielsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nielsen clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nielsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Noriega is still on wobbly legs! Can Nielsen finish him?#TD#
Nielsen closes the distance looking for a takedown. Noriega stuffs it but Nielsen still has hold of him. Nielsen picks Noriega up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Nielsen slams Noriega to the floor and that's really hurt Noriega - he doesn't know where he is! Nielsen throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen retains his featherweight title!
As Bobo Nielsen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.

Event: NSC 23: Zuma vs Trowning
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1#
Cha avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega is looking to slow Cha down with leg kicks.
Cha lands with a nice body punch.
Cha throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Cha jabs at Noriega's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Cha misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Cha throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Cha connects with a crisp jab.
Cha throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega defending well as Cha loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega feints and then cracks Cha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cha down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cha throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Noriega throws a big counter combination but Cha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cha.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Cha.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Cha is out of range.
Cha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cha tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cha blocks a jab.
Cha takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Cha misses.
Cha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Cha.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Cha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cha.
Noriega is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cha.
Cha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noriega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega defending well as Cha loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Noriega tries a low kick but Cha avoids it.
Cha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cha cracks Noriega with an open hand slap.
Cha slips under a jab.
Cha digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Cha throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cha slips a jab and a cross from Noriega.
Cha throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cha.
Cha lands a right hook to the body.
Cha loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Cha just misses with a punch to the body.
Cha misses with a hook
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cha under the eye.
Cha stuns Noriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Cha misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tae Shik Cha will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Noriega with a hook.
Cha throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Cha ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega. #TD#
Noriega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cha to the ground. Noriega is now in Cha's guard.
Noriega 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.
Noriega trying to control but Cha is working from the bottom.
Noriega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noriega stays in close to Cha's body and controls the position.
Noriega passes Cha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega trying to control from half guard but Cha is working away.
Cha wants to get back to full guard.
Cha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noriega is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Cha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cha wants to sweep but no luck.
Cha is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Noriega trying to control but Cha is working from the bottom.
Noriega won't allow Cha to sweep him here.
Noriega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Noriega trying to control the position but Cha is working away.
Cha wants to control but Noriega postures up.
Cha has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cha keeps working.
Cha struggling a bit here.
Cha is trying to improve his position.
Noriega working away.
Noriega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cha stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega trying to control the action but Cha is working from the bottom.
Noriega misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Cha forces Noriega back against the ropes and clinches.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noriega lands a hook that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cha can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action.
Noriega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cha can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action. #BC#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Cha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cha looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega slips a straight right by Cha.
A jab from Cha misses.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cha looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noriega somewhat.#T1#
Noriega connects with the punch.
Cha takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cha misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Cha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cha ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Cha with a jab.
Cha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noriega counters with a three punch combo that has Cha backing up. Cha nods at Noriega to acknowledge the strikes.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Cha throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega feints a jab promting Cha to slip. Noriega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Cha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##TD#
Noriega drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noriega has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cha controls Noriega momentarily but Noriega frees himself.
Cha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noriega is one step ahead there.
Cha trying to keep a closed guard but Noriega is proving a slippery customer.
Noriega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Noriega stands up and waves to Cha to follow him.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cha.
Noriega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cha. Cha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noriega 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Noriega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NSC 16: Harris vs Munson
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Pacheco didn't see that one coming.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacheco wants to counter the offense by Noriega and move into the clinch position.
Pacheco connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacheco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Pacheco does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Noriega backs off Pacheco throws a huge counter combo but Noriega manages to avoid it all.
Pacheco misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacheco misses with a hook
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacheco moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Noriega.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
A big left from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco stalks Noriega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noriega's face. Noriega staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacheco misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacheco walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacheco moves away.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega defending well as Pacheco loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Pacheco swings widly with a right hand
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacheco throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Pacheco misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega throws a push kick but Pacheco slaps the foot to one side.
Pacheco throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega misses with a double jab
and Pacheco counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Noriega slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Pacheco misses with a body punch
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacheco throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacheco tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pacheco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Pacheco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacheco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacheco's head.
Pacheco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacheco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noriega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pacheco scrambles back to his feet.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Pacheco backs away, Noriega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacheco digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Pacheco.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacheco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacheco's hands.#T2#
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacheco circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Donk. Pacheco catches Noriega right on the button with a cross.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Noriega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Pacheco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacheco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noriega defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacheco to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacheco shoots and misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Pacheco misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a leg kick.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacheco.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pacheco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noriega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerardo Pacheco.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Pacheco shakes it off.
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Pacheco misses with a double jab
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerardo Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Noriega slips a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Pacheco shoots in.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacheco connects with the punch.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega digs a good hook to Pacheco's body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacheco misses with a right hand
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
Pacheco takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Pacheco down.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacheco doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noriega 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Noriega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 10: Hawk vs Pekkarinen
Date: Mar 26, 2019

#R1#
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filch.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filch's hands.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filch slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Noriega misses. #T1#
Filch throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noriega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filch scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filch goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Filch misses
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
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!
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Filch with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Filch throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
Filch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filch throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.#T1##TD#
Filch gets the takedown into side control.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega defending against the ground and pound.
Filch misses with the ground and pound.
Filch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Filch scores with a couple of short elbows.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Filch scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Filch crashes against the mat.
Filch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noriega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Filch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noriega sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Filch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch with the ground and pound but Noriega regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Filch wants to pass the guard but Noriega is defending well.
Noriega is trying to stand up here but Filch is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Filch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Noriega wants to control but Filch is keeping busy.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch 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.
Nice strikes from Filch there.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filch.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noriega to regain full guard.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Filch cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Filch throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Filch misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Filch throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Filch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well,Filch is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Filch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filch's head backwards.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Filch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Noriega tries to keep at a distance but Filch has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Filch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Noriega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noriega duly obliges.
Filch throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Filch jumps back.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega scores with a jab. Filch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Filch misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Filch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Filch scores with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Pablo Noriega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1#
Filch looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws the left hand but Filch avoids the punch easily.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega stuns Filch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Filch feinted with a counter takedown.
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Noriega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
A left lands for Noriega.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filch.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Filch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a hook.#T1#
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Filch's head back. #TD#
Filch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noriega quickly recovers to half guard.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
Filch prevents Noriega from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filch winds up and cracks Noriega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Filch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filch thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely.
Filch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega gets full guard.
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Noriega.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch 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.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Filch.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noriega to regain full guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch avoids a kick to the body.
Filch looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.#KD#
Filch lands a head kick that stumbles Noriega and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Noriega is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVB#
Noriega is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch 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.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noriega's guard. #REVR#
Noriega seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch won't allow Noriega to sweep him here.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noriega is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch is in close to Noriega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch cracks Noriega with a solid left hand.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Filch stops Noriega from standing up.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Noriega has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Filch is proving hard to escape from.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Noriega won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard. #REVR#
Filch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch throws a couple of heel strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Filch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega throws a series of strikes that have Filch backpedaling.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filch misses with a hook.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Noriega cracks Filch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filch avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filch momentarily.
Noriega with a jab.
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filch on the side of the head.
Noriega throws a head kick but Filch moves out of range.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Filch lands a right hook to the body.
Filch misses with a straight left.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Noriega moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Noriega throws a leg kick but Filch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Filch slips under a jab.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Filch tries to clinch up.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Filch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filch avoids the head kick by Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noriega. That one must have hurt.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zilch Filch!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Noriega feints and then cracks Vanna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanna down.
Vanna is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Noriega tries to sprawl but Vanna drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vanna trying to control from half guard but Noriega is working away.
Noriega preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Vanna is trying to work for a kimura but Noriega is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega controlling the position well.
Vanna not doing much here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Noriega pushes Vanna off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanna. #T2#
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vanna on the side of the head.
Noriega stuffs the takedown.
Noriega swinging wildly here.
Vanna wants to counter with a clinch but Noriega pushes him away.
Vanna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Noriega moves into the clinch.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.#BC#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Noriega sends Vanna crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Noriega is motioning to the referee to let Vanna up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Vanna is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Vanna out cold! Vanna is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Noriega!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pablo Noriega thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Marcin Vanna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noriega is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Long.
Noriega stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Long.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Long stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.#CL#
Noriega moves into the clinch successfully.
Noriega lands with a right to the head.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Long's defenses.
Long on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Long crashing down! Long tries to stagger back to his feet but Noriega just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Long asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Noriega!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pablo Noriega waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machin on the side of the head.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a left and a right that stings Machin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Machin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Machin looks to clinch but Noriega throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Machin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Dawson is out of range.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
Noriega misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Dawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega wants to clinch.#T1#
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.#CL#
Noriega darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
I was talking to Noriega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Noriega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Noriega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2##BC#
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Dawson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Dawson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Noriega darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
letting Dawson counter with a right hand. #T3#
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Noriega misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Noriega tries to clinch up.
Dawson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Dawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawson's hands.
Noriega misses with a left hand
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Dawson avoids it.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawson lands with an overhand left.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noriega thows a leg kick but Dawson checks it
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Jab from Noriega.
Dawson sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Dawson's cut.
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#
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Noriega tries to work over Dawson's front leg with a kick but Dawson checks it.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Dawson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noriega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Noriega.
A nice side step and Dawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Noriega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noriega lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Noriega tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega feints a jab promting Dawson to slip. Noriega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dawson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Noriega. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noriega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Dawson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
Noriega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noriega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
Noriega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega misses with a body shot
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Noriega defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roger Dawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Noriega defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Noriega gets a clinch.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Noriega lands an uppercut.#BC#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noriega misses with a right hand
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dawson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noriega lands a head shot.#CL#
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Noriega. Noriega maintains the clinch.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action.
Dawson stalling the fight. #T1#
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noriega.#BC#
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Noriega.
Noriega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega misses with a left hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Noriega is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawson misses the target.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noriega thinking.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega thows a leg kick but Dawson checks it
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega wants to clinch.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawson off the cage and back into range.
Noriega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson connects with the punch.
Dawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega is looking to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch.
Noriega misses the body punch
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noriega thinking.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Dawson!
Roger Dawson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
Marshall Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega works over Marshall Matthews's head and body with a nice combination.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Noriega moves away
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
Marshall Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Marshall Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Noriega finish him?
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marshall Matthews doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Noriega forces Marshall Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Noriega has the dominant position.
Noriega slowing the pace effectively.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Marshall Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Noriega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Noriega dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Noriega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Noriega has the dominant position.
Noriega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Marshall Matthews looks winded!#BC#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega pounces like a tiger and cracks Marshall Matthews with a vicious hook! Marshall Matthews is down but not out! Noriega follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Noriega!
After winning the bout, Pablo Noriega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Noriega gets caught napping as Nunes dives in and scores a takedown. Noriega manages to retain guard.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nunes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noriega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nunes has Noriega in his guard.#REVR#
Nunes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nunes is trying for a kimura here. Noriega looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nunes wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nik Nunes!

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