Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 908 Steve vs. Babinski
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Maldonado moves away from the strike by Noir.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Maldonado needs to keep his hands up - Noir had a free shot at his head there.
Noir lands a jab to Maldonado's midsection.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldonado off the cage and back into range.
Noir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maldonado misses with a hook.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir goes for a double leg but Maldonado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldonado continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Maldonado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maldonado to keep the fight standing.
Maldonado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Maldonado prevents a body shot from Noir.
Noir blocks a body shot from Maldonado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldonado.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado is looking to break free of the clinch but Noir has double underhooks.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Maldonado fails to land.
Maldonado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maldonado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maldonado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldonado controls his hands.
Maldonado lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Noir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maldonado can't fight it off and eventually Noir manages to take the fight to the floor. Maldonado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maldonado is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Maldonado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maldonado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Noir has an active guard here but Maldonado has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Maldonado wants to stand but Noir has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maldonado prevents Noir from improving his position.
Maldonado slows the pace down in half guard.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noir works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir being controlled here, momentarily.
Noir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralphie Maldonado will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Noir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Noir drives through with a takedown into Maldonado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maldonado is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea.
Maldonado wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldonado is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maldonado holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Noir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maldonado wants to get back to his feet but Noir is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot lands for Noir.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maldonado momentarily.
Noir digs a good hook to Maldonado's body.
Maldonado throws a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Maldonado defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Maldonado tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
Maldonado throws a head kick that Noir semi-blocks.
Ralphie Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Crunch! Maldonado slams his shin into Noir's torso.#T2#
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Maldonado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldonado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noir lands with a shot to the body.
Maldonado cracks Noir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldonado has time to react.
Noir slips a straight right by Maldonado.
Maldonado misses the jab.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noir misses with a hook.#T3#
Maldonado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldonado flicks out a counter leg kick but Noir steps away.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldonado.
Noir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maldonado swivels and escapes.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Maldonado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maldonado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noir's head.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
Noir avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
Maldonado avoids a punch combination nicely. #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!
A left and a right from Noir both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir scores with a nice strike.
Noir misses with a body shot
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldonado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maldonado scores with a hook.
Noir punishes Maldonado's body with a nice straight punch.
Noir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldonado! But no joy.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug 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 Ralphie Maldonado 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#
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir with a poor takedown
and Maldonado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir tests Maldonado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir slips a jab and a cross from Maldonado.
Noir cracks Maldonado with an open hand slap.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Noir throws a hook but Maldonado blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado slips under a jab from Noir.
Maldonado avoids the body shot from Noir.
Maldonado lands an overhand right.
Noir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Maldonado moved out of range.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir throws a right and a left that Maldonado avoids nicely.
Maldonado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldonado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Maldonado misses.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Maldonado throws a leg kick that misses.
Noir misses with an uppercut
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldonado throws a lazy uppercut
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Maldonado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldonado lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Maldonado throws a right hand that misses
and Noir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldonado thinking.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Maldonado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Maldonado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldonado cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado moves away from the strike by Noir.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Maldonado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Maldonado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Maldonado connects with a looping right hand.
Maldonado lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Noir.
Maldonado swings widly with a right hand
and Noir counters with a nice body shot.
Maldonado connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Noir misses
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado jabs Noir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noir fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldonado throws a nice head kick!
Noir misses with a jab to the body
and Maldonado counters with a good, hard body kick but Noir shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Maldonado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldonado 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir lands a jab-cross combination.
Noir slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr stuns Noir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir works Jones Jr's body with a nice hook.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Noir.
Jones Jr lands a head shot.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Noir swings for the body but Jones Jr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Jones Jr misses with a right hand
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.#T1#
Jones Jr scores with a hook.
Jones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Jr lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones Jr pinned against the cage. Jones Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noir misses the jab.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr lands a nice hook to Noir's body. Noir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Jones Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones Jr misses with a straight left. #T2#
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr 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.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
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!
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.#TD#
Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Noir keeps moving and retains side control.
Noir happy to just control the position for now.
Jones Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Jones Jr tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noir lands a nice short elbow.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is defending well.
Jones Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noir's back!
You can see the frustration on Noir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Noir is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr controlling well, preventing Noir from escaping the position. #T4##SUB2#
Jones Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Noir has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Noir tries to roll but Jones Jr sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Jones Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Noir is controlling his hands well.
Jones Jr trying to control.
Noir trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Jones Jr 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#
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Noir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr stuns Noir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jim Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.
Noir slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noir doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.#T1#
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Jones Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Noir misses its target.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.#TD#
Noir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Noir is working Jones Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones Jr trying to control the position.
Noir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Noir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Noir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Noir, into his guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Noir has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Noir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones Jr is looking to defend but Noir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones Jr! Noir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones Jr taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 889 Crosby vs. JCM
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Maldonado
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir scores with a punch to the head.
Maldonado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir throws a series of punches but Maldonado avoids them all with ease.
Maldonado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Noir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noir misses with a hook.
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Maldonado's guard.

Maldonado pushes Noir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Noir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maldonado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ralphie Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldonado cracks Noir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Maldonado with a jab.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir blocks a head kick by Maldonado.
Noir punishes Maldonado's body with a nice straight punch.
Noir swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Maldonado throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldonado loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noir with a nice cross.
No luck for Noir with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Noir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maldonado sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir ducks right into an uppercut from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Noir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Maldonado does it's job there.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldonado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maldonado slips a jab from Noir.
Maldonado scores with a decent looking hook.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming.#T3#
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado misses with a hook.
Noir slips under a jab from Maldonado.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Noir has knocked Maldonado down with a huge combo! Noir steps away and waves a wobbly Maldonado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Maldonado is rocked!
Noir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
Noir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noir's head backwards.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Maldonado misses with the body kick
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir checks a low kick from Maldonado.
Noir misses the jab.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
A big left from Maldonado misses.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses.
Noir throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noir swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range. #TD#
Noir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maldonado gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldonado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 James Noir 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#
Noir throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
Noir throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Maldonado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Maldonado connects with a jab.
Noir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldonado connects with a right hand. Noir shakes it off.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Noir. #T1#
Maldonado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noir will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Maldonado.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and Maldonado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado.
Noir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldonado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noir scrambles back to his feet.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Noir tries to bum rush Maldonado with a series of wild strikes but Maldonado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir scores with a jab 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!
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Noir lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldonado's head.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maldonado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldonado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noir.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Maldonado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldonado throws a good cross that connects.
Noir fails with the takedown
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Noir.
Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado throws a head kick that Noir semi-blocks.
Jab from Noir.
Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldonado misses with a wild body shot.
Noir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noir misses with a combination
and Maldonado counters with a right hand to the body. #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!
A slow jab from Maldonado misses its intended target.
Noir misses with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldonado throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Noir's front leg but catches the back leg as Noir tries to avoid it.
Maldonado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldonado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldonado tries a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Maldonado's ribs.
Maldonado connects with a leg kick.
Maldonado misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maldonado misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphie Maldonado 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Maldonado throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado misses with a right hand
letting Noir counter with a right hand.
Noir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Maldonado.
Maldonado lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado lands a leg kick that knocks Noir off balance momentarily.
Maldonado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noir avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Noir tries to counter with a takedown but Maldonado is quick to defend against it.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Noir scores with a body shot. #T1#
Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maldonado swivels and escapes.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado misses with a hook.
Maldonado throws a wild body kick that Noir sees coming a mile off.
Maldonado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noir throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range. #T2#
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Noir moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir misses with a hook
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldonado as he connects 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!
Noir misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Noir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maldonado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noir is in Maldonado's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maldonado manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldonado lands a front kick.
Noir takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Noir slips under a jab from Maldonado.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noir scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldonado lands a jab to Noir's midsection.
Maldonado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Noir throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Noir - just one landing.
Noir with a jab.
Maldonado thows a leg kick but Noir checks it
and Noir counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Noir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noir throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maldonado.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noir with a body shot.
Noir digs a good hook to Maldonado's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Maldonado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldonado 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Maldonado!
A less than humble Ralphie Maldonado misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Karpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Karpo both land. Nice combination.
Karpo throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Noir cracks Karpo with a good jab.#TD#
Karpo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir is looking for a sweep.
Noir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karpo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karpo lands some shots froms side control.
Karpo 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.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir tries to bench press Karpo off him but Karpo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Karpo swings around for an armbar but Noir sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Karpo's guard.
Noir landing with the ground and pound.
Karpo 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but Noir slips an elbow through the middle.
Noir scoring with some ground and pound.
Noir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Karpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Noir trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karpo's head.
Noir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noir connects with a couple of short punches.
Noir throws a strike but Karpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Noir looking to control.
We've been hearing that Karpo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Noir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Karpo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Noir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Karpo is looking to defend but Noir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Karpo! Noir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Karpo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Noir!
During a confident post fight interview, James Noir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Noir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fudd on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wilmerr Fudd has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Fudd. Beautiful body shot.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir with a hook.#KD2#
Noir lands a left and a right that send Fudd crashing to the mat, dazed. Noir thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Fudd is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fudd shoots in and drives through. Noir sprawls well.
Oh Fudd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noir throws a shot to the body.
Fudd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fudd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noir pinned against the cage. Noir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Noir gets caught napping as Fudd dives in and scores a takedown. Noir manages to retain guard.
Fudd seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Noir has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fudd doesn't defend quickly enough and Noir has managed to lock this one up! Can Fudd escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Noir on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Rishkinov throws a chopping leg kick but Noir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Noir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Noir looking to control.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Noir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! Noir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noir manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into Noir's guard.
Noir wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov postures up in Noir's guard and throws a big left but Noir blocks it.
Noir looking to control. #SUB2#
Noir working for a triangle but Rishkinov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Noir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Noir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rishkinov trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Noir controls Rishkinov momentarily but Rishkinov frees himself.
Noir 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#
Rishkinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noir.
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't.
Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Noir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Noir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there!
Rishkinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Noir controlling from the full mount.
Noir lands a big shot there that rocks Rishkinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Rishkinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Noir looking to control but Rishkinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but Noir isn't that keen on the idea.
Noir landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but Noir isn't that keen on the idea.
Rishkinov gets back to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Noir has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep. Noir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Noir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well. #SUB#
Rishkinov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir 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#
Noir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rishkinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noir scrambles back to his feet.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Noir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov looks to land a body kick but Noir moved away.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Noir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
Noir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Rishkinov is just out of range.
Rishkinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noir has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov misses with a looping right.
Rishkinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Rishkinov finds it's target.
Rishkinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Rishkinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Noir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Noir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Rishkinov tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rishkinov gets through Noir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Noir.
Noir working aggressively here.
Rishkinov tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir tries to work over Rishkinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rishkinov.
Noir swings wildly with an uppercut but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rishkinov tries to circle away but Noir has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Rishkinov breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Rishkinov looking to score a takedown here. Noir is defending well but Rishkinov drives through and ends up in Noir's guard.
Noir is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov won't allow Noir to sweep him here.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Noir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noir looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov throwing strikes from guard but Noir blocks nicely.
Noir trying to control the position.
Rishkinov trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom.
Noir keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noir keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Noir looking for a guillotine here but Rishkinov defends easily.
Rishkinov distracts Noir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noir is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rishkinov controls the pace.#T4#
Rishkinov trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noir's head.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Noir trying to control the position.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
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#
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Rishkinov scores with a head kick.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the head.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noir as he avoids it easily.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.#TD#
Rishkinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noir dodges the ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rishkinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noir is pressing down on Rishkinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rishkinov trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom.
Noir has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rishkinov has passed into side control. #T1#
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Noir is working away.
Noir controls the position for a moment.
Noir is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rishkinov is chipping away with strikes.
Rishkinov wants to control but Noir is keeping him busy.
Noir is trying to work for a sweep but Rishkinov has mounted him!#T2##SUB#
Rishkinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Noir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Noir shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes but Noir is staying in there.
Rishkinov prevents Noir from getting the reversal.
Rishkinov landing shots from mount.
Noir is looking to improve his position but Rishkinov isn't that keen on the idea.
Rishkinov controlling from the full mount.
Rishkinov cracks Noir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rishkinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Noir? #T3#
Rishkinov landing punches.
Rishkinov lands a couple of good shots and Noir has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Rishkinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rishkinov is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Rishkinov avoiding Noir 's attempts to control his hands.
Rishkinov keeps control of the position as Noir tries to break free.
Rishkinov struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Rishkinov looking for the RNC.
Noir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rishkinov's guard. Nice work there by Noir.
Noir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rishkinov's head.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noir is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
Rishkinov working a defensive guard but Noir passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rishkinov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov 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.

Event: SYN 859 Bloodbath
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Noir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noir scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noir throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Noir lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
White lands a jab to Noir's midsection.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noir moves away from the strike by White.
Noir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Jab from White.
Noir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ronnie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Noir lands with a good body shot.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Noir misses.
White misses with a body shot
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noir scores with a jab.#KD2#
Noir lands a big uppercut and White crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but White looks OK. Noir waves White back to his feet!#ROC2#White is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir is stalking White. White circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Noir, and it's lights out! White really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Noir!
A victorious James Noir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Rossi slips a straight right by Noir.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir checks a leg kick.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Rossi tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.
Noir is looking for the big counter here.
Rossi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Noir blocks a low kick nicely.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Noir's front leg but catches the back leg as Noir tries to avoid it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Noir checks it.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Noir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Noir connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noir scores with a hook.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noir 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.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Noir down.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.#T2#
Noir blocks a leg kick.
Noir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossi motions for Noir to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Noir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi looks to land a combination. Noir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noir. That did some damage!
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.#T3#
Noir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.
A shot to the liver by Noir. Beautiful body shot.
Noir throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi is looking to slow Noir 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!
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Noir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir 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.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noir checks a leg kick. #T4#
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Noir counters with a shoot takedown. Rossi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Rossi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rossi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noir.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Noir.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Noir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Noir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Rossi scores with a nice right hand.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noir throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Noir catches Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noir can do to turn this around?
Noir lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Rossi feints and then cracks Noir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noir down.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir jabs at Rossi's body.
A shot to the liver by Noir. Beautiful body shot.
Noir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.#T1#
Noir punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Noir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noir is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noir shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rossi there.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi tried to counter with a leg kick but Noir avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one. #T2#
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Noir.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi is looking to chop away at Noir's legs.
Noir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Noir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rossi pushes Noir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rossi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES#
Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Rossi tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
Rossi 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.
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noir.
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Noir throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noir tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Rossi throws out a leg kick but Noir moves out of range and Rossi only half commits.
Noir scores with a nice right hand.
Noir cracks Rossi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir jabs at Rossi's body.
Noir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Noir.
Noir checks a leg kick.
Noir slips a straight right by Rossi.
Noir checks a leg kick.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Noir backs away, Rossi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Rossi.
Rossi slips a jab from Noir.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir misses with the combination.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir lands an overhand right.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Rossi.
Noir darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Noir into the cage.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Noir misses with the combination.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Noir ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noir is out of range.
Noir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rossi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Noir.
A jab from Noir misses.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Noir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target. #T3#
Noir lands a nice looking body shot.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Noir lands with a cross.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noir under the eye.#T4##TD2#
Noir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noir is in Rossi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Rossi wriggles free and stands up.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir slips a straight right by Rossi.
Noir throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noir at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi.
Noir lunges at Rossi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossi's hand.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.

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 Mario Rossi.
Well Rossi 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Mises looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Von Mises dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Von Mises misses with a right hand
and Noir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Noir.
Von Mises connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noir. Noir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Mises keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Mises shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Von Mises takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Mises lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises throws a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Von Mises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Von Mises's head but Von Mises sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir scores with the left hand. Von Mises knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Mises tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Mises somewhat.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises. #T2#
Noir blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Mises avoids the body shot from Noir.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Von Mises wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises lands a glancing blow to the side of Noir's head.
That kick from Von Mises tenderised Noir's leg. Noir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Von Mises.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Mises tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Mises throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noir rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Mises lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noir's sensitive parts.
Noir swinging wildly here. #T3#
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir lands a jab.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
Von Mises staying out of range there.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
Noir throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises flicks out a counter leg kick but Noir steps away.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
Noir is looking to counter punch.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Von Mises throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Noir has knocked Von Mises down with a huge combo! Noir steps away and waves a wobbly Von Mises back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Von Mises is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Mises is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
Von Mises pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Von Mises explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noir takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD#
Noir feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Von Mises sprawling to the canvas! Von Mises rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Noir finish him?!
Von Mises tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises looks to throw a body kick
and Noir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Noir misses.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Mises moves away.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir moves out of range as Von Mises throws a body kick.
Von Mises explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Mises connects with a body shot.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Von Mises fails with a takedown attempt.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Von Mises uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Von Mises scores with a jab.
Noir defending well as Von Mises loads up on a big left hand.
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Noir throws the left hand but Von Mises avoids the punch easily.
Noir blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Von Mises's head but Von Mises sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Mises gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Mises throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Von Mises takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Mises on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Mises connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noir's hands.
Noir misses with a hook
and Von Mises counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Mises.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Mises misses the target.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Mises scores with a head kick.
Von Mises lands with a shot to the body.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir misses with a looping right.
Von Mises listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Mises swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir thuds his right hand into Von Mises's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Von Mises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Von Mises pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noir is out of range and Von Mises settles back down.
Von Mises keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Mises takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Von Mises.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Von Mises misses with an uppercut.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Misess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Mises misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a nice looking combination but Noir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Mises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Von Mises avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Noir lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Mises's head.#KD#
Noir lands a big right hand that sends Von Mises crashing to the mat! Noir stays standing though and waves Von Mises back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Mises. #T4#
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Von Mises throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
Von Mises fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Mises scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Mises.
Noir connects with a jab.
Von Mises misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Noir avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
Noir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Von Mises's shoulder, as Von Mises tries to avoid the shot.
Noir moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
Von Mises throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noir.
A counter left hand to the body from Noir misses its target.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Mises thows a body kick. Noir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Mises throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Von Mises loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Mises. Noir shrugs it off though.
Von Mises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Noir drops Von Mises with a left right combo! Noir follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Von Mises is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Von Mises has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Mises really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Noir.#SUB2#
Von Mises is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Noir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Von Mises takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noir tries to escape the position.
Noir is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Noir is covering up but some of the strikes from Von Mises are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Von Mises is looking for the choke from the back position but Noir is controlling his hands well.
Von Mises trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Noir doesn't escape.
Noir is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Mises gets his hands free as Noir looks to control.
Good control from Von Mises.
Noir tries to escape but Von Mises has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Noir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Von Mises looking for the RNC. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Noir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Mises prevents Noir from improving his position.
Von Mises looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Noir is trying to control but can't.
Von Mises wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noir gets full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Von Mises drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Von Mises as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Noir screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Von Mises! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noir scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Noir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fett's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Noir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noir has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
Noir is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.#SUB2#
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noir is aware though and is defending well.
Noir content to stall in guard here.
Fett keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
Noir working away.#T2#
Noir grinds an elbow into Fett's temple.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noir's best efforts.#SUB2#
Noir moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fett.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fett is not content to let Noir control the position.
Noir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fett to see if he's OK.#T3#
Noir trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir landing strikes.
Fett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee asks Noir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Noir tries for a kimura but Fett is defending well. #SUB#
Noir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fett, who protects the arm well.
Noir cracks Fett with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fett taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noir dives in for a single leg takedown but Fett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Noir backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noir cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Fett stuffs the takedown.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Fett shows good takedown defense.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett avoids the body shot from Noir.
Fett moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noir somewhat.#T1#
Fett slips a straight right by Noir.
Noir throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Noir connects with the punch.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Fett tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Noir misses with a straight left.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir scores with a body shot.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Noir lands with a cross.
Noir tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir has his takedown stuffed
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Settakian Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Noir misses with a looping right.
Noir throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noir finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Noir connects with a jab.
Noir misses with a takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Noir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Nice cross by Noir.
Fett slips a jab from Noir.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Noir.
Fett defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noir.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fett circles away.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
As Noir backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir misses with a jab to the body
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Fett's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Settakian Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fett 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 Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Settakian Fett!
Post fight, Settakian Fett stared into the camera and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: PFC 281 Laine vs Rain
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir works Steve's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Noir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Noir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noir fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noir.
Noir takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve 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.
Noir connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.#TD2#
Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noir throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Steve works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Noir prevents Steve from standing back up.
Noir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steve with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
Noir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Noir with the ground and pound but Steve uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Noir has gone for a leg lock! Steve slips out almost immediately though and dives into Noir's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Steve stands up and waves to Noir to follow him.
Steve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve misses with a double jab
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve sizes up Noir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noir thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Noir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir fails with the takedown.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Noir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Noir misses.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Noir scores with a hook.
Steve is looking to wear down Noir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noir.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Noir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noir.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noir blocks a jab.
Noir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve lands a two punch combo.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a left to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noir. Noir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve scores with a hook.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Good exchange - Noir coming out on top.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noir misses with a straight left.
Steve sizes up Noir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve cracks Noir with a good jab.
Steve slips a jab from Noir.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noir.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve lands with a good 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!
Noir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steve avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Noir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Noir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noir works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Noir slips under a jab.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Jay Steve 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#
A combination from Noir does no damage.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steve enables Noir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steve manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Steve kicks Noir off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Noir manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noir throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Noir.#T2#
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Noir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir throws a right hand that misses
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Noir can't break the clinch.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noir blocking some punches.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve digs a right hand into Noir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noir's gas tank.
Noir wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Noir's takedown attempt.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noir jumps guard but Steve stands there with Noir around his waist. Noir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Steve is leaning against Noir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Noir's ribcage. Noir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steve is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Steve.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jay Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Noir misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Budluvski wants to slow Noir down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Noir slips under a jab.
A jab from Noir misses.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Budluvski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budluvski circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budluvski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Good leg kick by Budluvski. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Noir.
Budluvski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Noir thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Budluvski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Budluvski 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.
Budluvski misses with a hook #TD#
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noir trying to control from half guard but Budluvski is working away.
Noir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Budluvski's head. #SUB#
Noir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Budluvski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Budluvski wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well. #T2#
Noir trying to mount his opponent but Budluvski defends it.
Noir throwing shots but Budluvski is blocking nicely.
Noir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noir controlling the action here.
Budluvski is not content to let Noir control the position.
Noir 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. #T3#
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budluvski defending well though. #SUB#
Noir 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.
Budluvski manages to get to full guard.
Noir postures up in Budluvski's guard and throws a big left but Budluvski blocks it. #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.
Noir postures up.
Budluvski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Noir is pushing down on Budluvski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Budluvski is fighting to maintain full guard but Noir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noir prevents Budluvski from improving his position.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 James Noir 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#
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
Budluvski fakes the leg kick and cracks Noir in the body.
Budluvski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Budluvski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Budluvski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budluvski looks to land a body kick but Noir moved away.
Noir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Noir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Noir throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Noir.
Sloppy strikes there by Noir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir throws a strike aimed at the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski avoids it well.
Noir scoring with punches from side control.
Budluvski tries to improve position but can't.
Noir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Budluvski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Noir working the ground and pound but Budluvski is defending the strikes.
Noir working away.
Noir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Budluvski's legs.
Budluvski wants to control but Noir postures up.
Noir working the head and body with strikes.
Budluvski parries the strikes from Noir easily there. Noir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Budluvski to escape.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Budluvski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Budluvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Noir working the ground and pound from side control.
Budluvski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Noir.
Noir misses with the ground and pound.
Budluvski is not content to let Noir control the position.
James Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Budluvski dodges the ground and pound from Noir.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Budluvski is being controlled here.
Budluvski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Noir's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Budluvski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Noir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir throws a strike but Budluvski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Budluvski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Budluvski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and Budluvski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Budluvski forces Noir back against the cage and clinches.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Budluvski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski lands a nice uppercut.
Noir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Budluvski pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Noir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the body
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski slips a jab from Noir.
Budluvski defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick.
Budluvski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Budluvski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noir.
Budluvski loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Noir with a jab.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski sizes up Noir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Budluvski off the cage and back into range.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir tries for a takedown but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir blocks the body kick.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir with a hook.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Noir throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budluvski misses with a head kick.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
Noir catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Budluvski throws a lazy body kick
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Budluvski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski. #T3#
Budluvski lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noir shoots in but Budluvski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Noir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Budluvski sprawls well initially but Noir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Budluvski is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir wants to control but Budluvski is keeping him busy.
James Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Noir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Budluvski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Budluvski has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir stalling.
Budluvski wants to control but Noir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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 James Noir.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noir, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Serronen thuds his shin into the meat of Noir's side.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Noir misses.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Noir dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Noir checks a leg kick. #CL#
Serronen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Serronen 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.
Noir blocking some punches.
Noir lands an uppercut.
Serronen lands with a right 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!
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Serronen prevents it.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Noir is working for takedown but Serronen is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Noir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Noir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noir trying to control the position.
Noir pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serronen defends well.
Serronen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Serronen forces his way into half guard.
Noir wants to get back to full guard.
Noir is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noir gets back to full guard. #T3#
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen stands and throws Noir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Noir regains half guard.
Serronen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Serronen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Noir has given up his back here. Will Serronen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serronen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Serronen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Noir is defending well though. Serronen let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Serronen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Noir has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Noir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Serronen dominated that round.
That's time! Serronen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick by Serronen misses #TD2#
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Serronen won't be happy with that.
Noir controlling the position.
Serronen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Noir manages to turn into his guard.
James Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Noir is keeping the position.
Noir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Serronen managing to control the position.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Noir is trying to keep Serronen in close.
Serronen stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Noir controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Noir pulls Serronen in to control the position.
Serronen is pushing down on Noir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noir is fighting to maintain full guard but Serronen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noir trying to control here. #T3#
Serronen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serronen tries to pass to full mount but Noir defends it.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir is in trouble now - Serronen has advanced to mount!
Serronen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #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.
Noir is desperately trying to improve his position but Serronen has a good base and remains in mount.
Serronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noir is looking to escape.
Serronen is really struggling to control Noir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Noir wants to hold on but Serronen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Serronen throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Serronen tries a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Noir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen tries to clinch up
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Noir misses.
Serronen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Serronen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Noir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen tries to work over Noir's front leg with a kick but Noir checks it.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen walks into a jab.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen slips under a jab from Noir.
And Serronen counters with a quick kick to the body but Noir blocks it.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Serronen rushes Noir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Serronen tries a body shot but Noir blocks it. #BC2#
Noir breaks the clinch.
Serronen slips under a jab from Noir.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Noir avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Serronen is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Serronen gets a clinch.
Noir is looking for a takedown.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action. #TD2#
Noir works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Noir won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serronen is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Serronen wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Serronen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noir is trying to keep Serronen in close. #SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Noir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Noir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Noir lands a couple of elbows.
Noir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noir trying to control the position but Serronen is working away.
Serronen trying to remain calm as Noir controls from the top position.
Serronen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith pushes Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Noir in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Noir pulls guard successfully.
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.#SUB#
Noir has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Noir looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Noir 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.#SUB#
Noir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noir controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control. #T2#
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.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard.
Noir is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Noir is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith controls the position from side control.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Noir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Noir gets back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is looking to stall here but Noir recovers full guard. #SUB#
Noir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Noir.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noir is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noir is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Smith.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Noir.#TD#
Noir is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Noir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Noir controlling from the top position.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Noir has passed into half guard. #T1#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noir trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir throwing strikes but missing.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Noir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Noir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noir looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Noir looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Noir tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Noir wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Noir is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
Noir is looking to reverse the position.
Noir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Noir wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB#
Noir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Noir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Noir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Noir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noir throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Noir is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Noir as Smith tries to tie him up.
Noir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Noir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Noir goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Noir jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Noir circles away.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Noir dodges an elbow strike from Smith. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Noir lands a left hand.
Noir lands a left hand. #TD#
Noir gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Noir 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.
Noir trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Noir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Noir being controlled here momentarily.
Noir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noir. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Noir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
Noir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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 James Noir.
I think Noir 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 256 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown but Bissainthe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Noir or perhaps it was just good defense by Bissainthe, which made it look bad.
Bissainthe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe misses with a body punch
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Bissainthe throws a right and a left that Noir avoids nicely.
Noir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bissainthe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bissainthe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bissainthe back to the cage. Noir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bissainthe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bissainthe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.
Decent striking displayed by Noir there.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Noir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bissainthe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bissainthe wants to slow Noir down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bissainthe.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Bissainthe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bissainthe tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Bissainthe throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
Bissainthe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir scores with a nice right hand.
Bissainthe thuds his right hand into Noir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe lands with a good body shot.
Bissainthe takes one on the button.
Noir scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bissainthe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Noir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bissainthe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Noir is looking to wear down Bissainthe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bissainthe scores with the left hand. Noir knows he should have avoided that one.
Bissainthe throws a series of punches but Noir avoids them all with ease.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Noir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bissainthe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir tries to counter with a takedown but Bissainthe is quick to defend against it.
Noir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noir doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bissainthe misses with a looping right.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Noir walks into a jab.#T3#
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bissainthe sprawls well. Bissainthe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bissainthe catches Noir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bissainthe thuds his right hand into Noir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Noir slips a jab from Bissainthe.
Toussaint Bissainthe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bissainthe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noir doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
Noir walks into a straight right hand from Bissainthe.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
A clash of legs there as Noir blocks the low kick.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a lunging right hand
and Noir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bissainthe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bissainthe.
Noir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bissainthe sprawls and moves away.
Noir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bissainthe works Noir's body with a nice hook.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir walks into a jab.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Noir.
Noir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bissainthe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bissainthe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bissainthe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bissainthe misses with a right hand
and Noir counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bissainthe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toussaint Bissainthe 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#
Bissainthe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Noir off balance momentarily.
Bissainthe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Bissainthe tries to land a leg kick but Noir saw it coming and moves away.
Bissainthe scores with a nice head shot.
Bissainthe lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noir takes a step back to recover.
Bissainthe throws out a powerful jab.
Noir shoots in and drives through. Bissainthe sprawls well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Noir might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bissainthe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe scores with a decent looking hook.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bissainthe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bissainthe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bissainthe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick.
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Noir's leg. Noir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bissainthe! But no joy.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Bissainthe.
Noir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noir moves out of range as Bissainthe strikes.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Noir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bissainthe dips to his left and cracks Noir with an uppercut!#T2##TD#
Bissainthe gets caught flat footed, as Noir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bissainthe holds on and takes a little breather.
Noir is looking to work some ground and pound but Bissainthe has wrist control.
Noir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bissainthe wants to improve his position but instead Noir has moved into half guard.
Bissainthe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Noir is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Noir trying to control but Bissainthe is working from the bottom.
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bissainthe wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
Noir is working Bissainthe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bissainthe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bissainthe wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Noir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bissainthe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noir preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Noir is looking to counter punch.
Noir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bissainthe.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown but Bissainthe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bissainthe lands a right hook to the body.
Noir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noir lands a jab to Bissainthe's midsection.
Bissainthe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noir moves away from the strike by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Noir checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bissainthe throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bissainthe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bissainthe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Noir.
Noir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bissainthe.
Noir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bissainthe throws out the jab.
Bissainthe stuns Noir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Noir throws a one two combo.
Bissainthe digs a good hook to Noir's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
Noir avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bissainthe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Bissainthe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bissainthe missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Noir takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe punishes Noir's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bissainthe motions for Noir to come forward. Bissainthe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bissainthe sprawls well. Bissainthe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Bissainthe.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bissainthe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bissainthe throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bissainthe.
Noir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noir takes one to the side of the head.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bissainthe looks to land a body kick but Noir moved away.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick from Bissainthe.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir lands with a hook. Bissainthe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bissainthe on the side of the head.
Noir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Bissainthe's head but Bissainthe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Noir shoots in and bounces Bissainthe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bissainthe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noir controls the pace.
Noir throws a strike but Bissainthe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bissainthe trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom. #T3#
Noir looking for a sweep. Not yet Noir, not yet.
Bissainthe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Noir looking to control. #SUB#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Noir has his foot on Bissainthe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bissainthe works his way back into a safe position though.#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.#SUB#
Noir looking for a guillotine here but Bissainthe defends easily.
Noir keeping moving, preventing Bissainthe from controlling successfully.
Bissainthe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toussaint Bissainthe.
I've got Bissainthe 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!
A relieved looking Toussaint Bissainthe 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: PFC 246 Poli vs Graves
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
That kick from Trudeau tenderised Noir's leg. Noir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Noir.
Trudeau throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Trudeau lands a nice looking body shot.
Noir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trudeau misses with a right hand
letting Noir counter with a right hand.
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trudeau throws a right and a left that Noir avoids nicely.
It seemed like Noir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Trudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trudeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trudeau.
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Noir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Trudeau moves away and avoids it.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trudeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Trudeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Trudeau.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Noir lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau misses the jab.
Trudeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noir on the side of the head.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Trudeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Trudeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trudeau.
Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Trudeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau scores with a nice strike.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Noir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trudeau momentarily.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Trudeau. #T4#
Trudeau throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
It seemed like Noir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noir 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.
Trudeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trudeau throws a series of punches but Noir avoids them all with ease.
Trudeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Trudeau.
Trudeau misses with a hook
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir lands a right hook to the body.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut
and Noir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Yves Trudeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
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#
Trudeau misses with a wild combination.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trudeau throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Noir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trudeau's guard.
Noir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noir trying to control but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Trudeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Trudeau is looking for a triangle but Noir pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trudeau working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noir has passed into half guard!
Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Trudeau trying to hold on to Noir's head to control him but Noir postures up. #SUB2#
Noir wants to work for an arm triangle but Trudeau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trudeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noir is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Noir is trying to control the action in half guard but Trudeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noir not doing much here.
Noir thows a huge punch but Trudeau dodges it nicely.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noir wants to take a breather but Trudeau is having none of it.
Noir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trudeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir trying to control but Trudeau is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trudeau throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Trudeau misses with a body punch
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trudeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noir swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Noir. #T4#
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trudeau lands a leg kick that knocks Noir off balance momentarily.
A head kick from Trudeau lands but Noir takes it in his stride.
Trudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trudeau lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Noir misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trudeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
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#
Noir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.
Noir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trudeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trudeau throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noir! But no joy.
A big right from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau takes one on the button.
Noir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trudeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noir momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trudeau throws a right hand that Noir ducks under and follows up with a left that Noir also avoids with ease.#T1#
Trudeau tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trudeau misses with a hook
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Trudeau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trudeau slips a jab from Noir.
Trudeau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.#T2#
Trudeau misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Trudeau staying out of range there.#KD2#
Noir lands a left and a right that send Trudeau crashing to the mat, dazed. Noir thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Trudeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Trudeau there.
A head kick by Trudeau misses
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Yves Trudeau's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trudeau misses with a looping left.#T3#
Trudeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau tries to move into range but Noir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trudeau slips under a jab.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses
and Noir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trudeau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noir connects with a looping right hand.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Noir jabs Trudeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Trudeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Yves Trudeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trudeau circles away quickly and effectively.
Trudeau misses with a kick to the body.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Noir counters with a nice right hand that sends Trudeau toppling to the canvas! Trudeau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Noir finish him?!#ROC2#Trudeau is rocked!
Trudeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trudeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noir under the eye.
Oh Trudeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trudeau looks for the body kick but Noir saw that one coming.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Noir drops Trudeau with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trudeau looks back up at him and smiles so Noir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir cracks Trudeau with a hook to the temple - Trudeau is on wobbly legs here! Noir swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Trudeau falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Noir wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Noir!
James Noir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 240 Golovkin vs Puno
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Steve misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Steve misses.
Noir moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Noir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir scores with a decent looking hook.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve misses the jab.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Noir misses with the combination.
Noir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Steve 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.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve slips under a jab from Noir.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Steve defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Steve cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.#T2#
Steve defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Noir looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve misses with a hook
and Noir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noir with a jab.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Noir punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Noir misses.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noir's head.
Steve digs a good hook to Noir's body. #T3#
Noir on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Noir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Steve has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Noir is on him like a limpet, forcing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Noir blocks a body shot from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noir working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve is working Noir over against the cage.
Noir lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Steve. #T4##TD#
Noir pulls Steve into guard. #SU2#
Steve gets to his feet. Noir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steve avoids the body shot from Noir.
Noir lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve cracks Noir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir blocks a head kick by Steve.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve clobbers Noir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Noir slips a straight right by Steve.
Noir slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve jabs Noir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve 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#
Nice defenses there by Noir.
Noir slips a jab from Steve.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Noir slips a jab from Steve.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve tries to clinch but Noir moves out of range.
A lazy left from Noir finds it's target.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Noir counter with a right hand.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Noir throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Noir throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noir appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noir thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.#T2#
Noir throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noir slips under a jab from Steve.
Noir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Noir throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noir slips a jab from Steve.
Jay Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Noir 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 left lands for Steve.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Steve.
Noir lands a right hook to the body.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Steve lands a nice hook to Noir's body. Noir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Steve moves away from the strike by Noir.
Noir slips a jab from Steve.#T4#
Steve throws the left hand but Noir avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Noir tries to counter with a takedown but Steve is quick to defend against it.
Noir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Noir both land. Nice combination.
Noir blocks a head kick by Steve.
Noir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Noir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steve manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Steve blocks nicely.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noir is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Noir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve avoids the body shot from Noir.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noir, as that shot connected.
A jab from Noir misses.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Noir 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.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Steve moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Noir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steve!

Steve explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir slips a jab from Steve.
Noir is looking to counter punch.
Noir slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir slips under a jab from Steve.
Noir scores with a hook.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick by Steve misses #TD#
so Noir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Noir is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Steve has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Noir has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Noir drops back down to his feet.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noir can't get the takedown.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noir is trying to break free.
Noir wants a takedown.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Noir fails to land.
A short right from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve is leaning against Noir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve. #TD#
Noir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position. #SU2#
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Noir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve throws the left hand but Noir avoids the punch easily.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve. #CL2#
Steve gets a clinch.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noir tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noir.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jay Steve 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: PFC 230 Fett vs Graves
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Strauss tries to move into range but Noir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Strauss misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Noir misses with a shot to the body
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir avoids the head kick by Strauss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noir defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Strauss tried to counter with a leg kick but Noir avoided it.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Noir swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss 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.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
A short left from Noir.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Strauss tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noir prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Noir tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Noir manages to break the clinch.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Noir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strauss on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Noir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strauss stuffs the takedown attempt from Noir. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Noir is out of range.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss slips a straight right by Noir.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Noir.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Noir and move into the clinch.
Noir misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Noir throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.
Noir misses with a looping right.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noir misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Noir misses.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Strauss tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lunges at Noir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noir's hand. #T4#
Strauss jabs at Noir's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Noir digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss sizes up Noir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
And Noir tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Strauss throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strauss, as that shot connected.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Noir walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Noir misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss feints and then cracks Noir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noir down.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss tries to counter by clinching up but Noir breaks away and moves out of range.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Noir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Strauss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Strauss. No joy for Noir on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strauss lands a head kick!
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.#T1#
Donk. Noir catches Strauss right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Strauss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Noir jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Noir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Noir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strauss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noir wants to sweep here but Strauss controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Noir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.
Strauss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noir wants to sweep but no luck.
Strauss trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Noir wants to sweep here but Strauss controlling him for the moment.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noir is keeping the position for now.
Strauss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noir 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noir is keeping the position for now.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noir on the ground.#SUB2#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Noir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strauss defends it easily.
Strauss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strauss is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Noir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Strauss misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Noir. #T1#
Strauss tries a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Noir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noir misses with a looping right.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Noir blocks a jab.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strauss.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir shoots and misses #CL#
and Strauss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Noir is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Noir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss. #T2#
Noir scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Noir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Noir's head.
Noir lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Noir drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noir is on top in guard. #REVB#
Noir content to stall in guard here.
Strauss trying to keep a closed guard but Noir is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noir postures up.
Strauss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Noir has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Noir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strauss escapes and throws Noir's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Noir is looking for a sweep.
Strauss working away.
Noir gets back to half guard.
Noir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strauss is working away from the top position though.
Noir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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 Wilhelm Strauss.
I think Strauss 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett staying out of range there.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Noir manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Noir scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Noir lands a jab.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir throws a series of punches but Fett moves out of range.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noir scores with a one two! Fett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Noir misses. #T1#
Noir digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Noir misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with an inside leg kick.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir slips a straight right by Fett.
Noir moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
A cross from Noir lands.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noir misses with a jab to the body
and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Fett digs a good body shot into Noir's ribs.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Noir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noir tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Noir.
Noir scores with a jab. Fett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fett.
Fett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Noir drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
Fett is looking to reverse the position.
Noir working the body and head with strikes.
Fett wants to control but Noir postures up.#T4#
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett is trying to escape the position but Noir is controlling the position.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
Noir wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Noir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fett is not content to let Noir control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noir connects with a decent elbow.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fett's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Fett's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Noir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noir scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noir jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Noir's corner calls for a 1-2. Noir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noir looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noir manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Fett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target. #T1#
Nice cross by Noir.
Noir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Noir's head.
Noir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noir lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
Noir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett slips under a jab.#TD2#
Noir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noir's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Fett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Noir rolls with it to try and escape but Fett cranks on the arm and Noir is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Settakian Fett!
An intense looking Settakian Fett took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: PFC 214 Perera vs Kemp
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Noir tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir misses with a body punch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Noir.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Noir blocking some punches.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noirs head.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Silva tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva prevents a body shot from Noir.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva pushes Noir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva pushes Noir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noir's defenses.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noir's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Noir tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Noir fails to pull guard.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Noir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva prevents a body shot from Noir.
Noir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva prevents a body shot from Noir. #T2#
Noir jumps guard but Silva stands there with Noir around his waist. Noir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Noir scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Noir.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
Noir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Noir - that landed with a thud.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Noir seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Noir misses with a punch on the inside.
Noir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noir.#T3#
Noir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noir's brow.
Silva prevents a body shot from Noir.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
Noir has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Noir manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Noir.
Silva is not content to let Noir control the position.
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Noir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Noir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Noir controlling the pace.
Silva keeping control of the position.
Noir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noir is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Noir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Noir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Noir trying to control the pace. #T1#
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Noir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva pulls Noir in to control the position.
Noir trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Silva is trying to control the position but Noir postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noir sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noir somewhat.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva moves out of range as Noir strikes.#T3#
Silva throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Noir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva scores with a jab. Noir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noir tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Noir needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
Noir drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Noir follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Noir gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noir somewhat.
A jab lands there for Darren.
Noir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Darren moves into the clinch.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Noir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noir blocks an elbow strike.
Noir tries to pull guard but Darren holds him up against the cage and eventually Noir drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noir's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like James Noir has been cut.
Darren lands a left hand.
Noir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Darren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noir lands an uppercut.#T1#
Darren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Darren throws an elbow that misses.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Noir shrugs off.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noir misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Noir jumps guard and drags Darren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Darren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darren would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darren tries to stand but Noir is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SU#
Darren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Noir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darren!
Darren wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Darren explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Darren moves into range and clinches up with Noir.
Noir misses with a punch on the inside.
Noir swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Darren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noir.#TD2#
Noir gets control of Darren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darren is looking to stand up but Noir won't let him. #T3##SU#
Darren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noir, up you get!
Noir shoots and misses
enabling Darren to counter with a crisp jab.
Darren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darren 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.
A low kick lands for Darren.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Darren stuffs the takedown.
Noir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the liver by Darren. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Noir misses with a straight left.
Darren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darren tries to clinch but Noir moves away
and Noir counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Darren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noir shoots in but Darren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
letting Darren counter with a right hand.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Darren lands with a shot to the body.
Noir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Darren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Noir'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##CL#
Darren closes the distance and clinches.
James Darren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darren is defending well.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Noir fails to land.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noir's defenses.
Noir avoids a wild elbow strike from Darren.
A short right from Darren.
Noir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir tries to pull guard but Darren won't allow it.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Darren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darren tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Noir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir has a closed guard, preventing Darren from standing up. #SU#
Darren gets to his feet - Noir follows without any prompting. #T1#
Noir misses the jab.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Darren is out of range.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noir.
James Darren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Darren tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darren scores with a leg kick.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Darren throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Noir misses.
Darren wants to clinch.#T2#
Darren jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Darren's guard.
Noir won't allow Darren to get back to his feet.
Darren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noir dives into side control.
James Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noir landing a few strikes.
Darren pushes Noir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Noir trying to control the action but Darren is working from the bottom.
Darren wants to get back to his feet.#T3##ES#
Darren throws Noir to one side and escapes!
Darren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Darren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darren dodges the punch combination from Noir.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Darren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand.
Noir misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darren is looking to counter the offense by Noir and move into the clinch.#T4#
Darren swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Darren saw that one coming.
Darren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noir scores with a jab. Darren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darren lands a high kick!
Noir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Noir'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Darren tries a head kick but it misses.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Darren rushes Noir and presses him up against the cage.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darren working aggressively here.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darren lands an elbow that stopped Noir in his tracks for a moment.
Darren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noir.
Darren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noir working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Noir.
Noir wants a takedown but no success here.
Noir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darren to keep the fight standing.
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Darren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Darren takes a shot to the head.
Noir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noir misses with a punch on the inside.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Darren controls his hands.
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Noir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir tries to throw a body punch but Darren avoids it by throwing Noir back against the cage.
Darren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noir.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Darren controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darren.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darren lands a nice elbow.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Darren.
Noir dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
A body shot lands from Darren.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noir swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Noir lands a takedown into guard.
Darren wants to stand but Noir is controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Darren pushes Noir off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Noir or perhaps it was just good defense by Darren, which made it look bad.
Darren misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
James Darren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noir can do to turn this around?
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Darren is looking to slow Noir down with leg kicks.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Darren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noir's head.
Darren tests Noir's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Darren.
Darren lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darren.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Darren lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darren.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir lands a nice looking body shot.
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noir connects with a nice looking jab.
Darren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darren connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Darren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darren, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ICS 52
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir misses with an uppercut
letting Bissainthe counter with a right hand.
Noir scores with a nice head shot.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bissainthe loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Noir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bissainthe.
Jab, jab by Bissainthe - just one landing.
Bissainthe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bissainthe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bissainthe scores with a nice strike.
Bissainthe is looking to land body kicks.
Bissainthe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bissainthe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bissainthe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bissainthe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Noir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Bissainthe is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bissainthe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Noir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bissainthe was covering up waiting for the punch and Noir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bissainthe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Bissainthe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bissainthe pulls Noir in to control the position.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Noir controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noir cracks Bissainthe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Bissainthe connects with an inside leg kick.
Bissainthe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noir if he has to take too many more of those.
Toussaint Bissainthe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find 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!
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Bissainthe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir. #T3#
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bissainthe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noir, as that shot connected.
Bissainthe lands with an overhand left.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bissainthe.
Nice shot by Noir.
Noir 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.
No luck for Noir with that takedown attempt.
Bissainthe lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Noir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noir lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bissainthe connects with a body shot.#T4#
A big right from Noir misses.
Noir scores with a jab to the body.
Noir tests Bissainthe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bissainthe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Noir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bissainthe to the ground. Noir is now in Bissainthe's guard.
Bissainthe trying to control the position here.
Bissainthe wants to hit a sweep here but Noir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bissainthe there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bissainthe tries to lock up and control but Noir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Noir looking to score a takedown here. Bissainthe is defending well but Noir drives through and ends up in Bissainthe's guard.
Bissainthe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Noir wants to control from the top but Bissainthe keeps moving.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Bissainthe blocks nicely.
Noir wants to control from the top but Bissainthe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir pushing down on Bissainthe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bissainthe desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Noir trying to control the action but Bissainthe is working from the bottom.
Bissainthe is concentrating on defense, preventing Noir from advancing position.
Noir is trying to control the action in half guard but Bissainthe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bissainthe is trying to control but can't.
Bissainthe gets full guard.
Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bissainthe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noir misses the jab.
Bissainthe misses the jab.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bissainthe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Noir.
Noir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Noir.
Bissainthe lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bissainthe counters with a straight right hand.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe with a hook.#T3#
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bissainthe but Bissainthe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Noir.
Bissainthe is looking to slow Noir down with leg kicks.
Noir misses the jab.
Noir slips a straight right by Bissainthe.
Noir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bissainthe scores with a leg kick.
Bissainthe lands a nice shot to the body.
Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Bissainthe throwing a counter right hand but Noir manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Noir moves away from the strike by Bissainthe.
Some wild striking there from Bissainthe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bissainthe. That's going to slow Noir down.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Noir misses.
Bissainthe lands a jab.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Bissainthe cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe is looking to counter punch.
Noir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bissainthe finds it's way round the side to connect with Noir's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bissainthe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bissainthe throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Noir misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe scores with a hook.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
Bissainthe with the inside leg kick.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bissainthe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe scores with a sloppy right hand. Noir should have avoided that one.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nice shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Bissainthe throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bissainthe.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noir on the side of the head.
Bissainthe tries a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Noir checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Noir feints and as Bissainthe raises his hands in defense, Noir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Bissainthe is retaining full guard.
Bissainthe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noir trying to control but Bissainthe is working from the bottom.
Bissainthe wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bissainthe has Noir pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Bissainthe
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Noir throws a good cross that connects.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bissainthe - that will leave a mark!
Bissainthe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the head.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Noir misses the jab.
Bissainthe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Noir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Bissainthe feints a jab promting Noir to slip. Bissainthe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Noir slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Noir misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe lands with a good body shot.
Noir scores with a jab to the head.
Bissainthe thumps Noir with a low kick.
Bissainthe connects with an inside leg kick.
Noir misses with a series of wild punches.
Bissainthe throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toussaint Bissainthe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Noir.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Bissainthe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bissainthe, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ICS 46
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Noir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noir shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Noir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noir needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noir shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves scores with a jab.
Noir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noir dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Noir's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD2#
Graves lands a big uppercut and Noir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noir looks OK. Graves waves Noir back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Noir's head back. #KD2#
Graves lands a big uppercut and Noir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Noir looks OK. Graves waves Noir back to his feet!#ROC2#Noir is rocked!
Noir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
A very excited looking Nick Graves 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 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawtry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noir slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Hawtry.
Noir takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Noir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noir swinging wildly here.
Noir fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawtry slips a straight right by Noir.
Hawtry cracks Noir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawtry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir misses the body punch
and Hawtry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawtry slips a straight right by Noir.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawtry was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.#T1#
Hawtry misses with an uppercut.
Hawtry walks into a jab.
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noir lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawtry's head.
Hawtry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Noir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James Noir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
Hawtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry walks into a left hand. #ROC#Hawtry is rocked!
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawtry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawtry is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawtry misses the body punch
and Noir counters with a big right hand! Oh Hawtry is in trouble here! Noir follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
James Noir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Charles Hawtry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.

Event: ICS 33
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Barnett is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Noir throws out a counter right but Barnett avoids it with no problem.
Barnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnett slips a jab from Noir.
Barnett lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Noir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnett feinted with a counter takedown.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Noir misses with a body punch.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnett's elbow.
Noir lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Barnett drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnett working for a triangle but Noir defends it easily.
Noir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noir forces his way into half guard.
Noir scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Noir.
Still in half guard, Noir seems content to control.
Barnett wants to control but Noir is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Noir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Noir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Noir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Noir is looking for a kimura here.
Noir wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Noir is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to control but Noir passes into side. #T4##SUB2#
Noir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noir scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Noir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noir working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir 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#
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Barnett looks to clinch
letting Noir counter with a right hand.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett. #CL#
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Noir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noir lands a shoulder strike.
Barnett fails to pull guard. #TD#
Barnett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noir uses from the top position. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Noir has managed to pass into half guard.
Noir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noir trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Noir puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Noir.
Noir drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head. #SUB2#
Noir is looking for a kimura here.
Noir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Noir trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Barnett is looking to control Noir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Noir trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it. #T2#
Barnett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Noir working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Noir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnett!
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Noir looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Noir connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Noir dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Barnett is rocked!
Barnett tries to hold on but Noir postures up.
Oh Barnett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Noir looking for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett wants to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Noir loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Barnett scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Noir land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Noir stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ICS 27
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Noir cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
Zaadha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Noir moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noir lands a body shot.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Zaadha 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.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##TD#
Noir scores with a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Noir with a nice head shot there.
Zaadha wants to get back to his feet but Noir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Noir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Zaadha is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Zaadha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Noir presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Noir jumps guard and drags Zaadha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SU2#
Zaadha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Noir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noir lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noir connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noir.
Zaadha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Noir throws a right hand that Zaadha ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaadha also avoids with ease.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Zaadha has Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Noir.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Zaadha counters by clinching up.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir looking for a takedown.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Noir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Noir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noir lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noir takes a shot to the head.
Noir misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaadha is trying to break the clinch but Noir is controlling him.
Noir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir tries for a takedown but Zaadha manages to get underhooks.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.#T2#
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha wants to counter with a clinch but Noir pushes him away.#T3#
Noir blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Noir.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaadha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir throws a combination. Zaadha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Noir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zaadha!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Zaadha sneaks out the side door and pushes Noir away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
A nice side step and Zaadha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Noir tries for a takedown but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Zaadha forces Noir back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noir or not.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaadha smiles and moves away.
Noir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir scores with a body shot. #T1##CL2#
Zaadha has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noir.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noir lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Zaadha defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back. #T2#
Noir scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Noir stuns Zaadha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3##TD#
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Noir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir won't allow Zaadha to sweep him here.
Noir wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noir is controlling him.
Zaadha is looking to sweep but instead, Noir has passed into half guard.
Noir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Noir wants to control but Zaadha is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaadha moves into full guard.
Zaadha wants to stand but Noir is controlling the position.
Zaadha looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaadha, not yet.
Zaadha wants to stand up but Noir is controlling him.
Noir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Noir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaadha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noir 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ICS 19
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Aokison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aokison jabs Noir right on the nose. Noir blinks but takes it well.
Aokison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noir's hands.
Aokison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noir lunges at Aokison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aokison's hand.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir punishes Aokison's body with a nice straight punch.
Aokison throws a jab when Noir was well out of range.
Aokison throws a good cross that connects.
Aokison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Noir is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison slips a jab from Noir.
Aokison attempts a counter takedown but Noir avoids it well and moves away.
Aokison scores with a sloppy right hand. Noir should have avoided that one.
Noir moves away from the strike by Aokison. #T1#
Noir lands with a right hand.
Aokison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James Noir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir tries to bum rush Aokison with a series of wild strikes but Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Aokison. That snapped Noir's head back.
Noir throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.
Aokison misses with a left hand
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Aokison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aokison avoids the body shot from Noir.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aokison.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target. #T2#
Noir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aokison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Aokison.
Aokison lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir dips to his left and cracks Aokison with an uppercut!
Noir jabs at Aokison's body.
Noir lands with a straight right. Aokison didn't see that one coming.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noir scores with a jab. Aokison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Aokison. Beautiful body shot.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses.
Aokison misses with a body shot.
Noir misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Noir misses with a hook. Aokison ducked under it nicely.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aokison has time to react.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aokison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Nice cross by Aokison.
A big right from Noir misses.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aokison.
Noir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aokison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aokison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aokison momentarily.
Noir looks to land a combination but Aokison avoids it well.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aokison. Aokison obviously looking to wear him down.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Noir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir works the jab nicely.
Aokison lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Aokison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir misses with a double jab.
Aokison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Aokison as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Aokison misses.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Aokison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noir on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aokison scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Aokison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noir!
An elbow from Aokison crashes against the mat.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aokison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noir catches Aokison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir 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.
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but Aokison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Aokison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aokison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt.
Aokison slips a straight right by Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir scores with a punch 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Noir lands with a right hand. #T1#
Aokison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noir. That did some damage!
Noir moves forwards but Aokison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aokison lands a jab.
Aokison throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Noir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
Aokison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Aokison.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a big right hand! Oh Aokison is in trouble here! Noir follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
James Noir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1##CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Noir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Noir there.
Steve throws a right hand that Noir ducks under and follows up with a left that Noir also avoids with ease.
Noir swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noir, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir misses with some punches.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
A short right from Noir on the inside.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Noir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Noir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Noir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noir working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Noir has a closed guard, preventing Steve from standing up. #SU#
Steve stands and steps away. Noir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Noir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Noir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Noir lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noir.
Noir has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Noir can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Noir pulls guard effortlessly.
Steve wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Steve stands up from Noir's guard - Steve perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow. #TD2#
Noir decides to pull guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Steve wants to stand and escape but instead Noir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve wants to stand and escape but Noir is having none of it. #ES#
Steve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Noir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Noir successfully pulls guard.
Noir wants to sweep here but Steve controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Noir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steve has picked Noir up and slammed him! Noir can't keep hold of the triangle and Steve manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Steve drives through and clinches with Noir against the cage.
Noir lands a body punch.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Noir lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Noir manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steve wants to get up but he can't break Noir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Noir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steve defends it easily.
Steve wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Steve stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Noir misses with the head strike. #T3#
Noir lands a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Noir controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Noir lands an uppercut.
Noir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not. #T4#
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Noir.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noir can do to turn this around?
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #TD2#
Noir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steve has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noir is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve 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#
A big right from Noir misses.
Steve is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Steve moves away from the strike by Noir.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Noir fails to pull guard.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Noir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steve tries to stand but Noir is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Noir follows without any prompting. #T1#
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve tries to clinch but Noir is having none of it.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Steve tries to clinch up
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noir clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve wants to clinch.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Noir and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Steve working aggressively here.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Noir jumps into guard, dragging Steve to the mat. #SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steve passes into side control. #T3##SU#
Steve has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Noir's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Noir with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noir has time to react.
Steve tries to clinch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Noir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Noir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Noir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve connects with a right hand. Noir shakes it off.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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 Jay Steve.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steve, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jay Steve gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 331 Honda vs Hoarse
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Noir lands a body shot.
Sheven slips under a jab from Noir.
Sheven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noir takes a swing at Sheven's ribcage but misses.
Sheven throws a big counter head kick but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir tests Sheven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir tests Sheven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir 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.
Noir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noir throws a body punch but Sheven moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Noir.
Noir throws a series of strikes that have Sheven backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Sharven Sheven has been cut.#T1#
Noir scores with a hook to the body. Sheven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Sheven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Sheven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheven misses.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Sheven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noir misses with a combination #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a left and a right that hurts Noir! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Sheven jumps into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sheven is working for a guillotine from mount but Noir frees his head quite easily.
Sheven throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noir's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Sheven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Noir manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Noir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Noir sneaks back into half guard.
Noir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noir.#T3##SUB#
Noir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sheven defends it easily.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noir 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.
Sheven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sheven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sheven stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Sheven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheven forces his way into half guard.
Noir trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheven.
Sheven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sheven throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noir to regain full guard.
Sheven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sharven Sheven's cut.
That's time! Noir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Sheven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sheven staying out of range there.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sheven's head.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Sheven counters with a two punch combo.
Noir lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheven throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sheven makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noir really felt that one!
Noir lands with a shot to the body.
Sheven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noir catches Sheven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sheven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noir misses with a right hand
and Sheven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noir lands with a nice body punch.
Noir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheven.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noir sizes up Sheven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Noir throws a jab when Sheven was well out of range.
Sheven slips under a jab.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Noir. That snapped Sheven's head back. #T3#
Noir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sheven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Sheven counters with a nice body kick.
Noir misses the jab.
As Noir backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir misses with an uppercut
and Sheven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Sheven ducks down to avoid it.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Sheven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sheven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noir rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Sheven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Noir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noir swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Sheven counters with a series of strikes that sends Noir to the canvas! Sheven follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheven.
Sheven wants to pass the guard but Noir is defending well.
Sheven is trying to control the action in half guard but Noir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sharven Sheven's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Noir is countered with a crisp right hand from Sheven that sends him to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Noir is rocked!
Sheven tries to move to mount but Noir blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Sheven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sheven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sheven throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Noir works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir wants to control but Sheven is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Noir is staying active underneath Sheven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sheven not doing much here.
Noir is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back.
Sheven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sheven passes to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheven working away.
Noir is looking for a sweep.
Noir looks to move to half guard but instead Sheven has passed into mount! Damn!
Noir tries to reverse the position but Sheven maintains control.
Sharven Sheven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sheven wants to work for an arm triangle but Noir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sheven looking for a submission but Noir manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Noir has an active guard here but Sheven has managed to pass into half guard.
Sheven wants to control but Noir is keeping him busy.
Sheven wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back.
Sheven trying to mount his opponent but Noir defends it.
Noir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheven is working away from the top position though.
Sheven moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sharven Sheven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir 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 Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!
A relieved looking James Noir 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: GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Noir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daughtrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
Noir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daughtrey throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Daughtrey.
A big left from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey lands a slapping body shot.
Daughtrey drops his hands momentarily and Noir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daughtrey tries to bum rush Noir with a series of wild strikes but Noir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir throws a right hand that Daughtrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Daughtrey also avoids with ease.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Daughtrey slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daughtrey! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Daughtrey off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Daughtrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Noir's head.
Noir swinging wildly here. #T1##TD#
Noir shoots in and gets a takedown into Daughtrey's guard.#ES2#
Daughtrey pushes Noir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daughtrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Noir.
Daughtrey misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Daughtrey cracks Noir with a good jab.
We've been informed that Daughtrey 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.
Noir lands a jab to the nose.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daughtrey misses with a wild combination.
Daughtrey misses with a straight left.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daughtrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Kevin Daughtrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Daughtrey ducks down to avoid it.
Daughtrey lands a nice looking body shot.
Daughtrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Daughtrey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Daughtrey's guard.
Daughtrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noir scoring with some ground and pound.
Daughtrey keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noir won't allow Daughtrey to get back to his feet.
Noir wants to pass the guard but Daughtrey is keeping the position.#T3#
Noir scoring with some ground and pound.
Noir stops Daughtrey from standing up.
Daughtrey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noir dives into side control.
Noir is trying to ground and pound but Daughtrey uses the momentary lack of control by Noir to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir is trying to control the action in half guard but Daughtrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Noir slips a nice elbow through Daughtrey's hands, connecting with Daughtrey's forehead.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daughtrey tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
Noir wants to free his trapped foot but Daughtrey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daughtrey wants to control but Noir is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Noir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Noir is trying to control the action in half guard but Daughtrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noir content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 James Noir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey'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#
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Noir with that takedown attempt.
Daughtrey throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daughtrey throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Daughtrey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Noir does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noir fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Daughtrey finds it's target.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Daughtrey cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noir moves away from the strike by Daughtrey.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
and Daughtrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Daughtrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Daughtrey throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Daughtrey.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Noir misses.
Noir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daughtrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Noir. Those never looked like landing.
Noir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey connects with a body shot.#T2#
Noir cracks Daughtrey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daughtrey walks away with a smile on his face. Noir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daughtrey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir takes one to the chin there.
Daughtrey ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Daughtrey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noir throws a jab when Daughtrey was well out of range.
Daughtrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Noir throws a body punch but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey connects with a looping right hand.
Noir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daughtrey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut.
Daughtrey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noir.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir lands with a hook. Daughtrey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daughtrey slips a straight right by Noir.
It seemed like Daughtrey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the body
letting Noir counter with a right hand.
Daughtrey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noir backs up against the cage.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daughtrey. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Daughtrey has knocked Noir down with a huge combo! Daughtrey steps away and waves a wobbly Noir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Noir is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Noir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Noir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daughtrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Noir seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Noir lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Noir fails to land.
Daughtrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noir throws a head punch that misses.
Noir misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Noir.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Noir prevents a body shot from Daughtrey.
Noir misses with the head strike.
Noir tries to pull guard but Daughtrey won't allow it.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey working aggressively here.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Daughtrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daughtrey lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Daughtrey misses its intended target.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Daughtrey as he connects with a hook.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Noir moves out of range as Daughtrey strikes.
Daughtrey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daughtrey misses the shot to the body.
Noir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Daughtrey's shoulder, as Daughtrey tries to avoid the shot.
Noir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daughtrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daughtrey scores with a jab.
Daughtrey lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Noir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daughtrey to the ground. Noir is now in Daughtrey's guard.
Noir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
Noir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daughtrey wants to sweep here but Noir controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Daughtrey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noir has passed into side control.
Daughtrey is trying to control Noir's posture but Noir avoids it.
Noir throws an elbow but Daughtrey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daughtrey dodges the ground and pound from Noir.#SUB#
Noir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daughtrey tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Noir goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daughtrey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Noir but great work by Daughtrey.
Noir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daughtrey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noir is working hard here to advance position.
Daughtrey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noir keeps working.
Noir manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Noir tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Daughtrey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Daughtrey content just to control the position here.
Noir is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Daughtrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daughtrey 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey very nearly forgot to thank Dark Knight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Noir misses with a hook
and Batts counters with a good low kick that Noir was not able to check.
Noir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Batts drops his hands momentarily and Noir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batts throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Batts misses
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
Batts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batts throws a low kick but Noir moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Noir misses.
Noir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Batts throws a leg kick which misses Noir's front leg but catches the back leg as Noir tries to avoid it.
Batts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Batts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Batts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Batts is posturing up here but Noir has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Batts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Batts has to tap! Slick submission there by Noir!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Noir!
James Noir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Noir.
Ohanian thumps Noir with a low kick.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Ohanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
A quick step to the side and Noir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohanian throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir throws a right hand that misses
and Ohanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir throws a right and a left that Ohanian avoids nicely.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Ohanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir defending well as Ohanian loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Ohanian.
Noir is looking to clinch but Ohanian is avoiding it. #T1#
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Ohanian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Ohanian moved out of range.
Noir walks into a jab.
Noir connects with a looping right hand.
Ohanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir lands with a big left! Ohanian is wobbled badly! Noir comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ohanian to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Noir.
Noir stuffs the takedown.
Noir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borealis finds it's way round the side to connect with Noir's head.
Noir avoids the head kick by Borealis.
Noir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Borealis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borealis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Borealis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Borealis duly obliges.
Noir throws a hook but Borealis blocks it.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Borealis.
Borealis throws a counter combo.
Borealis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Noir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borealis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Borealis 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.#SUB#
Borealis looking to improve position, pressing down on Noir's thigh with his hand. Noir seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Borealis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Borealis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Noir picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Noir!
James Noir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 309: Hussein v Heimer
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild walks into a stiff left hand from Noir.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Jab by Noir.
Noir avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
It seemed like Noir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Rothschild stuffs the takedown.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rothschild swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir shoots in and drives through. Rothschild sprawls well.
Noir slips a jab from Rothschild.
Noir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Noir counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Noir.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Noir.
Rothschild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Rothschild.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
A right hand to the body from Noir. #BC#
Rothschild breaks from the clinch.
Rothschild walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rothschild misses with a right hand
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rothschild 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.
Noir misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir punishes Rothschild's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Rothschild. Beautiful body shot.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Rothschild's shoulder, as Rothschild tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rothschild throws a leg kick
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Rothschild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noir shoots for a double leg takedown but Rothschild sprawls well. He's pushed Noir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.
Noir thuds a left hand into Rothschild's body.
Rothschild scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Rothschild gets caught napping as Noir dives in and scores a takedown. Rothschild manages to retain guard.
Rothschild wants to stand and escape but Noir is having none of it.
Noir slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rothschild is refusing to be controlled, as Noir sits in half guard.
Noir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noir wants to free his trapped foot but Rothschild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Noir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rothschild sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Noir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rothschild trying to control from the bottom.
Noir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noir trying to control from half guard but Rothschild is working away.
Noir is looking to pass Rothschild's guard but actually Rothschild recovers to full guard.
Noir won't allow Rothschild to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Noir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Noir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
and Rothschild counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Noir.
A cross from Noir lands.
Noir avoids the head kick by Rothschild.
Good standup being displayed there by Rothschild as he connects with a hook.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andy Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Rothschild misses.
Noir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
That kick from Rothschild tenderised Noir's leg. Noir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild is looking to counter with a body kick.
Noir scores with a one two! Rothschild had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the body
and Rothschild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir staying out of range there.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Noir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Rothschild fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Noir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rothschild to the ground. Noir is now in Rothschild's guard.#T2#
Noir throws a strike but Rothschild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Noir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothschild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rothschild defends well.
Rothschild wants to get up but he can't break Noir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noir keeping moving, preventing Rothschild from controlling successfully. #T3##SU#
Rothschild stands up and waves to Noir to follow him.
Rothschild throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Noir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rothschild throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Rothschild takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothschild tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rothschild misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rothschild momentarily.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noir in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothschild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rothschild throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Noir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothschild. Noir shrugs it off though.
Noir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rothschild defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
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 Andy Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Noir avoids the head kick by Rothschild.
Rothschild's corner calls for a 1-2. Rothschild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rothschild needs to keep his hands up - Noir had a free shot at his head there.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir moves out of range as Rothschild throws a body kick.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Noir checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir connects with a right hand. Rothschild shakes it off.
Rothschild swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild slips under a jab.#T1#
Rothschild digs a good body shot into Noir's ribs.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rothschild's head.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild lands a head kick. Noir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Noir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rothschild wants to slow Noir down by chopping away at his legs.
Rothschild throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noir takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rothschild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Rothschild is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rothschild to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rothschild looks to clinch but Noir throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rothschild taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Noir!
Our winner, James Noir, 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.
Andy Rothschild spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry everyone.'.

Event: GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Noir.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnsson tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Johnsson responds with a good body kick, but Noir manages to step out the way in time.
Noir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Noir slips a straight right by Johnsson.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noir doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Noir shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Johnsson moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Johnsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Noir misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Noir down.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir looks to land a left hand but Johnsson moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Johnsson does it's job there.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Noir.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir checks a leg kick.
Johnsson loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson slips a jab from Noir.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Noir misses with a hook.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.#T3#
Noir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Noir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir 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!
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Johnsson. #T4#
Noir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Noir counters by moving into the clinch.
Noir working aggressively here.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson misses with some punches.
Johnsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Noir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson gets underhooks to prevent Noir's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
A nice left hand lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson gets underhooks to prevent Noir's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir has Johnsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Johnsson throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Johnsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Noir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnsson.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
Noir misses with a hook.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnsson defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Johnsson jabs at Noir's body.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Noir saw that one coming.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noir under the eye.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Johnsson slips the punch.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Noir's front leg but catches the back leg as Noir tries to avoid it. #T2#
Johnsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Noir blocks it well.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson scores with a head kick. Noir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Noir saw that one coming.
Noir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsson. That one must have hurt.
Johnsson lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnsson, right into the meat.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Noir blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Noir misses.
Johnsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Noir.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
A big right from Noir misses.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson 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 Noir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsson but Johnsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
Johnsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noir checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsson but Johnsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson scores with a jab.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson'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. 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#
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Noir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Noir didn't see that one coming.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir 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.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson 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 Noir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noir.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
Noir throws a sloppy body shot
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Johnsson tried to score with a low kick but Noir checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnsson can pounce on him.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noir checks it well.
A big left from Noir misses.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Noir.#TD#
Noir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Noir landing a few strikes.
Noir tries to advance position but instead Johnsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Johnsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnsson manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Johnsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnsson is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Johnsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnsson, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Noir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noir is defended easily by Johnsson.
Noir lands with a cross.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Noir.
Noir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Johnsson misses with a straight right.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
Noir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnsson clinches.
Johnsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noir tries to work over Johnsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnsson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!

Event: GC 298
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noir misses with a combination
and Sheven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noir thinking.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheven moves away.
Noir moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSheven.#CL#
Noir moves into range and clinches up with Sheven.
Noir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheven controls his hands.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Noir tries a body shot but Sheven blocks it.
Sheven prevents a body shot from Noir.
Noir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheven or not. #T1#
Noir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Noir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheven.
I was talking to Noir's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheven's elbow.
Sheven is trying to break free.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Noir fails to land.
Sheven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noir throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Sheven gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheven is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Noir is not content to let Sheven control the position.
Noir moves into full guard.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Sheven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Noir won't allow Sheven to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Sheven looking for a submission but Noir manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sheven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noir trying to keep a closed guard but Sheven is proving a slippery customer.
Sheven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheven advances to half guard. #SUB#
Noir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir is not content to let Sheven control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheven.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
And Sheven responds with a good body kick, but Noir manages to step out the way in time.
Noir scores with a nice strike.
Noir lands a jab.
Noir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Noir clinches up with Sheven and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Sheven has picked Noir up - he's going for a ride! Sheven dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheven throwing shots but Noir is blocking nicely. #T1#
Sheven is just content to waste time from the top position. Noir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sharven Sheven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheven trying to move into half guard but instead Noir has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Noir stopping the sweep attempt from Sheven.#SUB2#
Sheven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheven controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
Noir throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Sheven is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Noir wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Noir looking to pass the guard.
Sheven managing to control the position.
Noir with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Sheven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Noir stacks Sheven 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 Noir!
Sheven is looking to regain half guard here but Noir keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Noir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sheven takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Noir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Noir working the ground and pound.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Sheven seems a little lost for a moment, as Noir dominates the positioning.
Sheven regains half guard.
Sheven is looking for a sweep. Noir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Noir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noir is keen to just control but Sheven is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noir lands a nice short elbow.
Noir prevents Sheven from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir moves into full mount! Sheven won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sheven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Noir.
Sheven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Noir misses.
Sheven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noir.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Sheven moved out of range.
Sheven throws a counter combo.
Sheven walks into a stiff left hand from Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noir misses with a hook. Sheven ducked under it nicely.
Sheven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Noir misses the shot to the body.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir throws a body punch but Sheven moves out of range.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James Noir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir darts in trying to clinch
and Sheven counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir throws the left hand but Sheven avoids the punch easily.
Sheven with the counter takedown but Noir avoids it easily.#T2#
Noir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheven counters with a nice leg kick.
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
Sharven Sheven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir throws the left hand but Sheven avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir digs a good hook to Sheven's body.
Noir misses with an uppercut. Sheven saw that one coming.
Noir scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Noir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir darts in trying to clinch
and Sheven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Sheven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noir lands a body shot.
Noir lands a slapping body shot.
Noir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Sheven's head but Sheven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
James Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL#
Noir closes the distance and pushes Sheven back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Noir.
Sheven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheven misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Noir.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Sheven controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir blocks a body shot from Sheven.
Sheven can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noir 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Tanner lands a head kick!
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Noir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Noir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanner.
Tanner lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Noir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Noir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanner scores with a jab to the head.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Tanner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tanner.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir slips a jab and a cross from Tanner.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Tanner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Noir connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Noir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noir counters with a two punch combo.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Noir.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Noir blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Tanner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir lands a right hook to the body.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Noir had a free shot at his head there.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner. #T3##TD#
Noir pulls guard.
Tanner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanner defends well.#SUB#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanner is looking to stand up but Noir won't let him.
Noir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Noir working for a triangle but Tanner defends it easily.
Tanner wants to stand but Noir is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Noir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noir's guard.#SU2#
Tanner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noir, up you get!
Tanner throws out a powerful jab.
Tanner cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice combination there by Noir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Noir drives through with a takedown into Tanner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanner as he jumps to the side.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Noir with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner misses with a jab to the body
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.#T1#
Tanner avoids the body shot from Noir.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Noir avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner lands a lovely overhand right.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noir is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noir gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanner prevents it.
Tanner gets through Noir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Noir blocks an elbow strike.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Noir jumps guard but Tanner stands there with Noir around his waist. Noir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Noir.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanner after a bit of a struggle.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanner smiles and moves away.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Noir moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Tanner.
Noir slips a straight right by Tanner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner moves forwards but Noir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Noir moved out of range.
Noir darts in looking for a takedown but Tanner gets double underhooks and turns Noir into the cage.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Noir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir with a jab.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Noir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanner was covering up waiting for the punch and Noir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noir won't allow Tanner to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Tanner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Noir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noir is in Tanner's guard.
Noir trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Noir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Noir is really struggling to control Tanner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noir lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tanner scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Tanner misses.
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Noir moves his leg out of the way.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Jason Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming.
Noir throws a hook but Tanner blocks it.
Noir backing away here, and Tanner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanner connects with a jab.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir has a takedown stuffed.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Tanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanner lands a nice shot that snaps Noir's head back.
Noir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir avoids the body shot from Tanner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanner.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Tanner cracks Noir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tanner misses with a hook.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner cracks Noir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanner lands with a shot to the body.
Tanner throws a push kick but Noir slaps the foot to one side.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noir's head.
Tanner throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanner.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Noir defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noir ducks right into an uppercut from Tanner.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Jab from Noir.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Noir scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanner stuffs the takedown attempt from Noir. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner lands a jab to the nose.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
Noir takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Noir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanner 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Noir missing with a left hand there. Barrientos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range. #CL#
Noir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrientos, pushing him back against the cage.
Barrientos is trying to force a seperation but Noir has the dominant position.
Barrientos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrientos is trying to maintain a safe position but Noir gets an underhook and turns Barrientos into the cage.#TD2#
Barrientos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noir uses from the 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.#SUB2#
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noir is in close to Barrientos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Barrientos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noir has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.#T1#
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir distracts Barrientos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrientos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barrientos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Barrientos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Noir frees his head nicely. Oh but Barrientos has switched to an armbar! Noir is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafe Barrientos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafe Barrientos made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 276
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Noir gets caught napping as Tiitti dives in and scores a takedown. Noir manages to retain guard.
Noir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiitti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Noir is pulling down on Tiitti's head to control his posture.
Noir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiitti controls the pace.
Noir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Noir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiitti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Tiitti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SU2#
Tiitti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noir, up you get!
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiitti.
Tiitti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiitti misses with the combination.
Tiitti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiitti lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiitti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noir was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiitti.
Tiitti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiitti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Tiitti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Tiitti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir avoids the head kick by Tiitti.
Repa Tiitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiitti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noir takes a swing at Tiitti's ribcage but misses.
Noir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiitti.
Despite the aggression on Tiitti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noir scores with a jab to the body.
Noir avoids the head kick by Tiitti.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiitti is just out of range.
Tiitti throws a body kick that misses.
Tiitti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiitti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noir.
Tiitti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noir tries to counter with a takedown but Tiitti is quick to defend against it.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiitti. #T3#
Tiitti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiitti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noir circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Noir drops Tiitti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tiitti looks back up at him and smiles so Noir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Tiitti is rocked!
Noir lands with a shot to the body.
Tiitti is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
Tiitti looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Noir ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Tiitti clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Noir!
After winning the bout, James Noir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Noir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Harris'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.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Noir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Noir looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Noir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Harris wants to control but Noir postures up.
Harris is being controlled here.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harris tries to roll over but Noir keeps him under control.
Harris felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Noir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harris wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noir's back!
Harris is trying to stand.
Harris has the hooks in. Noir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Noir is working hard here to advance position.
Harris is trying to stand.
Harris really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Noir.#SU2#
Harris stands up.
Noir connects with the punch.#T2#
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Good standup being displayed there by Noir as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noir jabs at Harris's body.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris slips under a jab from Noir.
Noir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Noir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Noir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Noir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Noir lands a few punches from side control.
Noir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Noir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Noir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noir wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Noir taking a breather here.
Harris tries to bench press Noir off him but Noir keeps the position.
Noir lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noir trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Noir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Noir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Braven Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Noir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noir slips under a jab from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harris tries to clinch
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.#T1#
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.#TD#
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Noir slips an elbow through the middle.
Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noir has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##SUB#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noir is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noir is proving hard to escape from.
Noir trying to control the position.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noir's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noir slips under a jab.
Noir avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir. #TD#
Harris gets caught napping as Noir dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.
Noir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noir is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Noir is having none of it. #T4#
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris 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.
Harris has control of Noir's left arm, preventing Noir from doing any damage.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Noir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Braven Harris 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#
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Noir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Noir feinted with a counter takedown.
Noir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Noir moves away and avoids it.
Noir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noir moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noir lands with a shot to the body.
Noir punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Noir misses with a double jab.
Harris lands with a right hand. #T1#
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Jab by Harris.
Noir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris moves forwards but Noir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noir connects with a jab.
Braven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a hook
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Noir 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris is looking to sweep but instead, Noir has passed into half guard.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noir wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Noir lands strikes from half guard.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harris controlling the position for now.
Noir is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Noir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harris is looking to control Noir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Noir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Harris trying to get back to full guard but Noir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Noir fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Noir controlling the pace for now.
Harris tries to reverse the position but Noir maintains control.
Harris wants to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Harris is in a horrible position here. Noir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Noir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Noir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harris?
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harris wants to control but Noir is having none of it.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Noir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Noir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Noir landing shots from mount.
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!
Harris is bucking up trying to escape but Noir cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harris tries to hold on but Noir postures up.
Noir looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Noir jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Noir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris to see if he's OK.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noir 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!
James Noir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Braven Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get that fucking microphone out of my face!'.

Event: S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
St George shoots in looking for a takedown. Noir tries to sprawl out of it but St George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noir checks a low kick from St George.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Noir does no damage.
Noir scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noir working the head with strikes.
St George struggling a bit here.
St George prevents Noir from improving position.
St George takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir in side control lands a decent elbow.
St George tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Noir cracks St George with an elbow. That is naaassty.
St George is not content to let Noir control the position.
St George is letting Noir control him for a moment.
Noir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St George down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
St George tries to bench press Noir off him but Noir keeps the position.
St George throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Noir working the ground and pound.
St George struggling a bit here.#T2#
St George is looking for a sweep.
Noir working the ground and pound.
St George is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Noir controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St George is looking for a sweep.
Noir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Noir wants to control but St George is keeping him busy.
Noir is chipping away with strikes.
St George is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Noir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St George knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on St George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Noir wants to control but St George is keeping him busy.
St George is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
St George is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noir's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Noir! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and St George has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Noir!
A very excited looking James Noir 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: IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noir defends it well.
St George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Noir misses with a hook. St George ducked under it nicely.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St George.
Noir takes a swing at St George's ribcage but misses.
Noir throws a hook but St George blocks it.#TD#
Noir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St George has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noir is working away from the top position though.
St George is concentrating on defense, preventing Noir from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir winds up and cracks St George with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
St George tries to get to full guard but Noir has control of the leg.
Noir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
St George is trying to maintain the position but Noir is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir working St George over with strikes.
Noir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St George trying to control from the bottom.
Noir working over St George with some ground and pound. St George looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St George felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Noir.
Noir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St George trying to control from the bottom.
Noir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
St George has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Noir working the head and body with strikes.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Noir drops an elbow to the side of St George's head. #T2#
Noir is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
St George actively working from the bottom here.
St George is in trouble now - Noir has advanced to mount!
Noir landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Noir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and St George is now in Noir's guard. A big mistake from Noir there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St George trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Noir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St George trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom.
Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but St George is one step ahead there.
Noir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Noir sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Noir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but St George is retaining full guard.
Noir is in close to St George's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noir 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.
Noir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St George's head.
Noir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but St George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that round.
That's time! Noir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but St George is just out of range.
Noir misses the jab.
Pierre St George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St George misses with a looping left.
St George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St George tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Noir scores with a hook to the body. St George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noir scores with a crisp jab that stopped St George in his tracks.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St George manages to avoid it.
St George misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St George takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
St George gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir wants to pass the guard but St George is keeping the position.#T1#
Noir controlling from the top position.
Noir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St George for as long as he can get away with.
Noir wants to control from the top but St George keeps moving.
Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noir stands up over St George, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
St George pulls Noir in close to his closed guard and prevents Noir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noir content to stall in guard here.
Noir preventing the sweep.
St George is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
Noir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
St George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Noir with a nice head shot there.
Noir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
St George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Noir drops back looking for a leg! St George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St George manages to kick Noir off! Noir jumps back into St George's guard.
St George keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass. #SUB2#
St George working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noir has passed into half guard! #T4#
Noir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St George taking some punishment here, with Noir in his half guard.
Noir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St George regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
St George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir 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#
Noir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St George ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St George looks to land a combination but Noir avoids it well.
St George throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Noir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Noir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear St George down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St George is looking to regain half guard here but Noir keeps moving and retains side control.
St George is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Noir works to advance to full mount. St George defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
St George is bucking up trying to escape but Noir cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Noir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St George hang on?
St George tries to hold on but Noir pushes him away.
Noir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St George can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Noir controlling the position easily from mount.
Noir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St George can do to turn this around?
Noir with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
St George is rocked!
Noir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St George is still in real trouble! Can Noir finish him?
St George is looking to get to half guard.
Noir cracks St George with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NJMMA 69
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Branch takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Branch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noir misses with a hook.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir scores with a decent looking hook.
Branch looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Noir counters with a shoot takedown. Branch fights it but they end up in guard.
Branch 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.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses.
Noir landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Branch is rocked!
Noir distracts Branch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branch is still in real trouble! Can Noir finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir gets to his feet and stands over Branch, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Branch felt that one! Noir unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Branch from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Noir!
A very excited looking James Noir 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.

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