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Event:
Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1# Thibodeaux throws a jab when Noia was well out of range. Noia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook. Thibodeaux lands a head shot.#ROC2#Noia is rocked! Noia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range. Thibodeaux connects with a body shot. Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking. Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Noia slips under a jab from Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2# Thibodeaux sends Noia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Noia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Oh Noia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thibodeaux walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Noia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thibodeaux swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Noia's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux! Post fight, Karockas Thibodeaux took to the microphone: 'This issue with me and KBH isn’t a trilogy…it’s a like World Series or NBA Finals. It’s gotta be a best out of 7 wimme, blood! '. |
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Event:
Highland 198
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1# Noia looks to throw the jab but Mith is out of range. Mith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Noia to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Andre Mith has been cut. Mith misses with a hook
and Noia counters with a straight right hand. Noia moves out of range of the strikes. Noia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mith. That did some damage! A slow jab from Mith misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Noia misses. Mith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mith scores with a nice strike.#T1##KD# Oooooh!!! Noia has knocked Mith down with a huge combo! Noia steps away and waves a wobbly Mith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mith is rocked! Noia punishes Mith's body with a nice straight punch. Noia circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mith to the canvas! Mith doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Noia keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1# Noia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geoffrion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noia darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Noia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard Geoffrion has been cut. Noia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Noia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Noia cracks Geoffrion with a right hand to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geoffrion moves away. We've been hearing reports that Geoffrion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Geoffrion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Geoffrion avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Geoffrion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geoffrion there as he acknowledges the shot. Good shot there by Noia.#KD2# Noia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Geoffrion sprawling to the canvas! Geoffrion rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Noia finish him?!
#ROC2#Geoffrion is rocked! Noia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Geoffrion out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1# Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noia is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Noia circles away and we're back to standing. A countering left hand to the body from Noia misses. Noia with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noia. Noia scores with a jab to the body. Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Noia counters with a nice uppercut. Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Noia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Lima looking for a triangle here. Noia is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Noia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Lima! Ricardo Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1# Fier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Magni Fier has been cut. Noia 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.
Noia lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fier. Noia throwing a counter right hand but Fier manages to avoid it. Fier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noia counters with a straight right hand. Fier misses with a body shot
#KD# and Noia lands a stunning uppercut that sends Fier to the mat! #ROC#Fier is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Noia decides to stand and escape the position. Noia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fier. Fier misses with a looping left. Fier 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. Fier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Noia scoring well with a low kick there.
Fier loads up on a big right hand but Noia slips the punch.#KD# Noia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Fier! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fier is still in real trouble! Can Noia finish him?#SU# Noia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1# Fier backs away from a small jab... but Noia lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Fier crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Noia with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lidio Noia! Magni Fier was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the last time i'll be drink bleach...'. |
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Event:
Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1# Lungfish throws a body shot but no joy. Lungfish throws a right hand that misses
and Noia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lungfish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lungfish punishes Noia's body with a nice straight punch. Lungfish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noia was well out of range. Poor timing from Lungfish. Noia defending well as Lungfish loads up on a big left hand. Lungfish tries to bum rush Noia with a series of wild strikes but Noia uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Noia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lungfish. Noia is looking to counter punch. Lungfish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lungfish getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice shot lands for Noia.#CUT#It looks like Larry Lungfish has been cut. Noia misses with a straight left. A jab from Noia finds it's way through Lungfish's defenses. Larry Lungfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lungfish throws a jab but it's blocked by Noia. Noia throwing a counter right hand but Lungfish manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lungfish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lungfish misses the shot to the body. Lungfish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Lungfish misses the jab. Lungfish moves out of range of the strikes. Lungfish throws a poor cross that misses
and Noia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lungfish lands a jab. Noia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A countering left hand to the body from Lungfish misses. Lungfish swings for the body but Noia moves out of range.
Noia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lungfish throws a head kick but Noia moves out of range.
Lungfish throws a one two combo.
Lungfish misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Noia counters by clinching up. Noia lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short uppercut from Noia. 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! Noia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lungfishs head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. #T2# Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Noia on the inside. Noia lands on the inside with an uppercut. Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Lungfish blocking some punches.
Lungfish blocking some punches.
Noia throws a head punch that misses. Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noia misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noia misses with a hook from the clinch. Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lungfish. Noia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lungfish. Noia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lungfish. Lungfish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lungfish blocking some punches.
Noia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4# Noia misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lungfish. A head punch on the inside from Noia fails to land. Lungfish blocks an uppercut.
Lungfish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Lungfish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Noia pushes Lungfish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Noia lands a right hand. Noia working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lidio Noia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Larry Lungfish's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Lungfish misses with a few strikes there.
Larry Lungfish seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some wild striking there from Lungfish.
Lungfish lands a nice looking body shot.
Lungfish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noia manages to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Noia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lungfish doesn't seem phased though. Lungfish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Noia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Noia misses with the head strike.
Noia scores with a shot to the side of Lungfish's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidio Noia has scored more points in the clinch so far. Noia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lungfish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noia lands a left hand.
#T1# Lungfish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lungfish tries to break the clinch but Noia is controlling the position. Lungfish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lungfish backwards. Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Lungfish.
Lungfish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noia misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Noia. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lungfish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lungfish. A head punch on the inside from Noia fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Noia working aggressively here.
Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. Lungfish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lungfish. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lungfish. Noia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Lungfish blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noia. Lungfish blocks an uppercut.
Noia lands with a right to the head. Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Lungfish.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lungfish. Noia throws a head punch that misses. Noia lands a hook that snaps the head of Lungfish backwards. Noia swings wildly with an uppercut but Lungfish uses good head movement to avoid it. Noia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Noia swings wildly with an uppercut but Lungfish uses good head movement to avoid it. Lungfish is trying to break free. Noia misses with the head strike.
Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Lungfish.
Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lungfish's efforts to push away. Noia scores with a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lidio Noia dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Larry Lungfish's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Lungfish swings for the body but Noia moves out of range.
Lungfish throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noia to counter with a crisp jab. Lungfish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Lungfish throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lungfish throws a shot from downtown. Noia moves away and avoids it. Lungfish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noia. Lungfish throws a jab but it's blocked by Noia. Lungfish takes a swing at Noia's ribcage but misses. Larry Lungfish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Noia misses with a straight right. Lungfish throws a lazy uppercut
and Noia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lungfish misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lungfish throws a lazy right hand but Noia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Noia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lungfish throws a right and a left that Noia avoids nicely. Noia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lungfish can do to turn this around? Lungfish swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noia counters with a stiff right hand. Lungfish throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Lungfish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Noia throws a big shot that misses. Noia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lungfish on the side of the head. Lungfish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noia moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Noia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lungfish. Lungfish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noia doesn't seem bothered though. Lungfish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noia. Noia throws the left hand but Lungfish avoids the punch easily. Lungfish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noia rather than just go for the knockout. Lungfish swings widly with a right hand
and Noia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lungfish misses the shot to the body. Noia throws a hook but Lungfish avoids it easily. It seemed like Lungfish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Noia scores with a nice strike. Noia throws a shot from downtown. Lungfish moves away and avoids it. Noia's corner calls for a 1-2. Noia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Noia misses. Noia avoids the body shot from Lungfish.
Jab from Noia. Noia misses with an uppercut. Lungfish saw that one coming. Noia throws the left hand but Lungfish avoids the punch easily. Lungfish scores with a jab to the body. Lungfish throws a jab when Noia was well out of range. Lungfish slips a straight right by Noia. Lungfish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noia doesn't seem bothered though. Noia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lungfish. Lungfish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Noia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lungfish misses the shot to the body. Noia looks to throw the jab but Lungfish is out of range. Lungfish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Noia dodges the punch combination from Lungfish.
Lungfish defending well as Noia loads up on a big left hand. Lungfish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Noia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lungfish scores with a shot to the body.
Lungfish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noia. Noia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Noia throws a jab when Lungfish was well out of range. Lungfish just misses with a punch to the body.
Lungfish throws a shot from downtown. Noia moves away and avoids it. Noia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lungfish throws a head kick that misses. Lungfish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noia. A countering left hand to the body from Lungfish misses. Lungfish misses with an uppercut. It looked like Noia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Noia slips under a jab from Lungfish. An attempted straight right counter from Noia misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Lungfish. Noia does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Noia looks to throw the jab but Lungfish is out of range. Noia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lungfish sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lungfish throws a right and a left that both miss. Lungfish misses with a combination
and Noia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lungfish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Noia moves out of range as Lungfish throws a body kick.
Lungfish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lungfish scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - Noia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lungfish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noia sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lungfish moves away from the strike by Noia. Lungfish cracks a nice hook into Noia's ribs. Noia scores with a jab. Larry Lungfish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lungfish throws a series of punches but Noia moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Larry Lungfish. I think Noia 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Clams gets a double leg takedown into Noia's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Clams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Clams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Noia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clams with a flurry of punches that miss. Clams landing some decent shots from guard. Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Noia's brow. Clams with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Clams won't allow Noia to get back to his feet. Clams throwing strikes but missing. Clams is looking to work some ground and pound but Noia has wrist control.#T1# Clams working some strikes from top position. Clams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Noia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noia tries to get out of the position. Clams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Noia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Clams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Clams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Clams scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Clams postures up in Noia's guard and throws a big left but Noia blocks it. Clams landing with the ground and pound. Noia looking to control but Clams passes into half guard.
Clams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# Clams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Noia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Noia has hold of Clams's hands but Clams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Clams thows a huge punch but Noia dodges it nicely.
Clams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Clams drops an elbow to the side of Noia's head. Clams working the head and body with strikes. Clams missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Clams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Clams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Noia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clams is working away from the top position though.#T3# Clams not landing any meaningful shots this time. Noia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clams. Clams scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Clams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noia's head. We've been informed that Clams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Clams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Clams lands with a punch from half guard. Clams throwing shots but Noia is blocking nicely. Noia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clams on the ground. Clams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Clams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Clams winds up and cracks Noia with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Clams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noia's head. Clams 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. #T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clams lands a nice short elbow. Noia pushes Clams off looking to stand but Clams dives back in and keeps control.
Noia tries to get to full guard but Clams has control of the leg. Clams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Noia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Noia wants to get back to full guard. Clams is nestled in close to Noia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Clams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Noia trying to hold on to Clams's head to control him but Clams postures up.
Clams working over Noia with some ground and pound. Noia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Noia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clams connects with a nice short shot to Noia's temple. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Clams 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# Clams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noia defends it nicely. Clams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Noia counters with a nice body shot. Clams misses with a takedown and Noia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lidio Noia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Clams. Clams fails with the takedown and Noia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clams tries for a takedown but Noia circles away easily and Noia counters with a stiff right hand. Noia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clams under the eye. Clams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noia as he avoids it easily. Noia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Clams is breathing heavily.#T1# Clams gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Noia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Clams is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Geoffrion with a lazy takedown attempt and Noia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Geoffrion has been cut. Noia misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Geoffrion . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noia cracks Geoffrion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Geoffrion has his takedown stuffed letting Noia counter with a right hand. Lidio Noia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Geoffrion . Geoffrion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Geoffrion shoots in but Noia avoids the takedown attempt easily. Geoffrion takes a swing at Noia's ribcage but misses. #T2# Geoffrion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Noia is looking to chop away at Geoffrion 's legs. Noia defending well as Geoffrion loads up on a big left hand. Noia connects with a single shot there. Noia lands with a hook. Geoffrion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Noia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geoffrion 's head backwards. Geoffrion throws a big shot that misses. As Geoffrion backs away, Noia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Noia moves away from the strike by Geoffrion . Noia is looking to counter punch. Lidio Noia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Geoffrion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Geoffrion moves forwards but Noia connects with a nice, crisp jab. Geoffrion shoots in looking for a takedown but Noia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geoffrion 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4##TD2# Geoffrion gets a double leg takedown into Noia's guard. Noia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Geoffrion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Geoffrion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Geoffrion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Geoffrion working some strikes from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Geoffrion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noia's guard. Geoffrion working over Noia with some ground and pound. Noia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Geoffrion is thwarting Noia's attempts to control the position. Geoffrion controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lidio Noia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Geoffrion 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Noia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Geoffrion . Noia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Geoffrion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Noia connects with a right hand. Geoffrion shakes it off. Geoffrion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noia was well out of range. Poor timing from Geoffrion . We've been informed that Geoffrion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Geoffrion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. An attempted straight right counter from Noia misses the target. Geoffrion takes one to the chin there.#T1# Geoffrion misses with a wild body shot. A shot to the body from Geoffrion misses and Noia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Geoffrion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noia rather than just go for the knockout. Geoffrion misses with a takedown and Noia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Noia scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Noia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Geoffrion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Noia lands with a right hand. Geoffrion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noia counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Geoffrion is rocked!#TD2# Geoffrion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lull in the action here as Geoffrion stalls from top position. Noia tries to buck Geoffrion off but Geoffrion is having none of it.#T3##SUB2# Geoffrion tries for a kimura but Noia is defending well. #SUB2# Geoffrion is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Noia is trying to escape and Geoffrion transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Noia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Geoffrion ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernard Geoffrion ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1# Clams fails with a takedown attempt. Noia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Noia closes the distance and clinches. Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Clams.
Noia lands an uppercut. Noia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clams or not. Noia scores with an uppercut up the middle. Noia presses Clams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Clams looks winded! Noia scores with a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from Noia as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Noia - that landed with a thud.
Noia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Noia working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Clams is working for takedown but Noia is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1# Noia presses Clams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Noia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Noia.
A right hand to the body from Noia.
Noia working some nice short punches in the clinch. Noia lands with a left to the head. Noia scores with a hook to the body. Noia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Noia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noia lands a body shot. Noia digs a right hand into Clams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clams's gas tank. A short right from Noia on the inside. #ROC#Clams is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Noia creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Clams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Clams drops to his knees and Noia pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1# Vanegos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Noia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Noia clobbers Vanegos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Noia throws a leg kick but Vanegos sees it coming and checks it nicely. Noia cracks Vanegos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Noia blocks the body kick.
Noia throws a leg kick but Vanegos checks it. Vanegos fails to land the takedown. Vanegos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noia counters with a stiff right hand. Noia stuffs the takedown attempt from Vanegos. Vanegos gets slowly back to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noia! But no joy. Vanegos tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2# Noia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vanegos sprawling to the canvas! Vanegos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Noia finish him?!
#ROC2#Vanegos is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noia jabs Vanegos to the body, keeping him at a distance. Oh Vanegos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vanegos is breathing heavily. Vanegos drops his hands momentarily. Noia doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Vanegos staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Vanegos doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1# Noia lands a leg kick that knocks Nova off balance momentarily.#KD2# Noia sends Nova crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Noia is motioning to the referee to let Nova up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Diville Nova has been cut. Nova wants to clinch. Nova tries to get into range but Noia steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nova! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Noia scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
#R1# Noia slips a jab from Stevado. Stevado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A cross from Stevado lands. Stevado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Noia throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevado. Stevado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Noia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stevado connects with a jab. Noia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevado moves away. Stevado checks a leg kick. Stevado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Stevado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Noia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevado throws a hook to the side of Noia's head but Noia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Noia connects with a looping right hand.
#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Noia. Stevado does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevado misses with a wild body shot. Stevado throws a shot from downtown. Noia moves away and avoids it. Stevado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noia sees it coming and avoids it easily. Noia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Noia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Noia on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL# Stevado has closed the distance and engaged Noia in a clinch.
Noia blocks an elbow strike. Stevado throws an elbow that misses.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevado. Stevado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Noia takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lidio Noia has been cut. A head punch on the inside from Noia fails to land. Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevado misses with an elbow strike.
Stevado looking to slow down the pace here. Stevado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Stevado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Noia is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stevado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noia's brow. Noia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevado is keeping busy. Stevado takes a shot to the head. Noia lands with a left to the head. Noia blocks the elbow strike.
Noia blocks the elbow strike.
Noia lands a right hand. Noia misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stevado throws an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevado. Noia avoids the elbow strike from Stevado, against the cage.
Noia throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Noia dodges an elbow strike from Stevado.
Noia throws a head punch that misses. Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevado is trying to stall.
Stevado lands an elbow inside that Noia shrugs off. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Noia misses with the head strike.
Stevado throws an elbow but it misses.
Noia blocks an elbow strike from Stevado.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevado. Stevado misses with an elbow over the top. Noia misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevado throws an elbow that misses.
Stevado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevado misses with an elbow over the top. Stevado misses with an elbow over the top. Stevado misses with an elbow strike.
#T4# Noia blocks the elbow strike.
Stevado blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Noia fails to land. A short right from Noia. Noia blocks the elbow strike.
Stevado blocks an uppercut.
Stevado misses with an elbow over the top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevado throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stevado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. Noia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Noia tries to work over Stevado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters up against the cage, Stevado throws an elbow but misses. Stevado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Noia misses with some punches.
Noia misses with a punch on the inside.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevado. Both fighters working to control the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lidio Noia will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lidio Noia's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Noia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevado. Noia wants to slow Stevado down by chopping away at his legs. Noia connects with a right hand. Stevado shakes it off. Stevado is looking to clinch but Noia is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Noia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Noia misses with a low kick.
Stevado throwing a counter right hand but Noia manages to avoid it. Noia blocks a jab. Noia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Stevado darts in and clinches Noia up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stevado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noia's brow. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Noia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevado backwards. Stevado lands an elbow inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevado. A short uppercut from Noia. Stevado lands an elbow that stopped Noia in his tracks for a moment. Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noia misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noia blocks an elbow strike from Stevado.
#T1# Noia dodges an elbow strike from Stevado.
Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Noia fails to land. Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. Noia dodges an elbow strike from Stevado.
Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Stevado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevado. Stevado being controlled against the cage. Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevado misses with an elbow strike.
Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevado. Stevado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Stevado throws an elbow but misses. Stevado misses with an elbow over the top. Stevado throws an elbow that misses.
Noia avoids the elbow strike from Stevado, against the cage.
Stevado throws an elbow that misses.
Stevado trying to control the position but instead, Noia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stevado into the cage.#T2# Stevado lands an elbow just above Noia 's eye. Noia avoids the elbow strike from Stevado, against the cage.
Stevado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Stevado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Noia dodges an elbow strike from Stevado.
Stevado lands an elbow that stopped Noia in his tracks for a moment. Noia misses with the head strike.
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! Stevado misses with an elbow strike.
Stevado pushes off an throws an elbow but Noia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Steve Stevado has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stevado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noia lands with a light punch inside. Stevado blocks an uppercut.
Noia stalling in the clinch but Stevado improves position. Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Noia lands a shoulder strike. Stevado misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# Noia throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevado. Noia avoids the elbow strike from Stevado, against the cage.
Stevado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Noia working aggressively here.
Stevado prevents a body shot from Noia. Stevado pushes off an throws an elbow but Noia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Stevado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Noia misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevado lands an elbow just above Noia 's eye. Noia tries to throw a body punch but Stevado avoids it by throwing Noia back against the cage. Stevado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Noia avoids the elbow strike from Stevado, against the cage.
Stevado pushes off an throws an elbow but Noia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Noia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noia misses with the head strike.
Noia scores with a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4# Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noia. Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevado blocking some punches.
Noia lands with a left 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! Noia blocks an elbow strike from Stevado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Noia misses with a short punch on the inside. Noia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevado throws an elbow that misses.
Stevado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stevado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stevado lands an elbow just above Noia 's eye. Stevado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Stevado.
Noia cracks Stevado with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A battle for position here, against the cage. Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Stevado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lidio Noia will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Lidio Noia'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. This is the final round!#R3# Noia slips under a jab from Stevado. Good work by Stevado as he checks the leg kick. Noia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevado at a distance.
Stevado throws a shot from downtown. Noia moves away and avoids it. Noia wants to clinch up but Stevado keeps it at a distance. Stevado misses with an uppercut. Noia scores with a nice strike. Stevado misses with a body shot.
Noia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice defenses there by Stevado. Noia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevado. Noia feints a counter leg kick. Noia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevado. An inside leg kick from Noia misses. Stevado is looking to counter punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Noia misses with a straight right. Stevado throws out a loose jab but Noia uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevado ducks under a wild hook from Noia. Stevado misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noia! But no joy. Stevado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Stevado takes one on the button.#ROC2#Stevado is rocked! A big left from Stevado misses. Noia scores with a hook. Oh Stevado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Noia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevado misses with a looping left. Stevado seems to have got his legs back now. Lidio Noia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Noia throws a jab when Stevado was well out of range. Stevado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Noia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2# Good work by Stevado as he checks the leg kick.#CL2# Noia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevado misses with an elbow strike.
Noia trying to control the position but instead, Stevado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noia into the cage. Noia blocks an elbow strike. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Stevado is pushing Noia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Stevado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Noia misses with a punch on the inside.
Noia lands with a left to the head. Noia taking a breather. Stevado lands a damaging elbow. Stevado pushes off an throws an elbow but Noia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Stevado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3# Noia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Noia fails to land. Noia tries to stall but Stevado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stevado blocking some punches.
Stevado takes a shot to the head. Stevado lands an elbow inside that Noia shrugs off. Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Noia blocks an elbow strike. Stevado throws an elbow but it misses.
Noia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noia. Stevado looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stevado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noia misses with the head strike.
Noia blocks the elbow strike.
Noia misses with some punches.
#T4# Noia blocks an elbow strike from Stevado.
Stevado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Noia avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevado. Noia avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevado. Noia is trying to maintain a safe position but Stevado gets an underhook and turns Noia into the cage. Noia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stevado throws an elbow but misses. Stevado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevado backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Noia misses with some punches.
Stevado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Stevado lands an elbow just above Noia 's eye. With the fighters up against the cage, Stevado throws an elbow but misses. Noia avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevado. Stevado looking to stall.
Noia dodges an elbow strike from Stevado.
Steve Stevado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stevado misses with an elbow over the top. Stevado blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Lidio Noia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Noia 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lidio Noia! |
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