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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by crazy bitch. Stipe Nogueira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stipe Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Nogueira's temple.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson controlling the pace.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.
Wilson 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.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilson working Nogueira over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Nogueira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wilson manages to move to mount!
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nogueira looks a forlorn figure.
Nogueira is rocked!
It looks like Stipe Nogueira has been cut.
Wilson raining down shots from the mount!
Nogueira is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nogueira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Stipe Nogueira's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira really wants to buck Wilson off and get back to his feet.
Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson scoring with strikes but Nogueira is staying in there.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Stipe Nogueira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stipe Nogueira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stipe Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brown Wilson!
After the fight, Brown Wilson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dax Kasutomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammed Al Mustapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dax Kasutomo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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229 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dax Kasutomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muhammed Al Mustapha!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Mustapha dives in and scores a takedown into Kasutomo's guard.
Kasutomo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kasutomo has a takedown stuffed.
Al Mustapha shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasutomo sprawls well. He's pushed Al Mustapha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Mustapha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKasutomo.
Kasutomo tries for a takedown but Al Mustapha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Al Mustapha as Kasutomo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Kasutomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasutomo shoots in for a takedown but Al Mustapha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Mustapha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasutomo gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasutomo is just content to waste time from the top position. Al Mustapha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Al Mustapha manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasutomo has Al Mustapha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Mustapha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kasutomo is trying to pull guard but Al Mustapha has him pressed against the cage.
Kasutomo missing with knees to the body.
Al Mustapha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Al Mustapha 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.
Al Mustapha looking to pass the guard.
Al Mustapha gets to his feet - Kasutomo follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasutomo fails with the takedown
and Al Mustapha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Mustapha.
Kasutomo is trying to stall.
Al Mustapha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Mustapha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasutomo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Mustapha is proving hard to escape from.
Al Mustapha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Mustapha controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasutomo trying to control but Al Mustapha is working from the bottom.
Al Mustapha has Kasutomo pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Mustapha wants to sweep here but Kasutomo controlling him for the moment.
Al Mustapha has his foot on Kasutomo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasutomo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasutomo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kasutomo looking to sit in guard and control but Al Mustapha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Mustapha scoring with some ground and pound.
Kasutomo can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Mustapha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kasutomo wants to improve his position but Al Mustapha is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Mustapha lands a nice short elbow.
Kasutomo actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Mustapha in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Al Mustapha dominated that round.
That's time! Kasutomo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Mustapha takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasutomo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Mustapha breaks from the clinch.
Al Mustapha moves into the clinch.
Al Mustapha gets underhooks to prevent Kasutomo's takedown attempt.
Al Mustapha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kasutomo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Mustapha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kasutomo has Al Mustapha in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mustapha preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasutomo is looking to sweep but instead, Al Mustapha has passed into half guard.
Al Mustapha moves into full mount! Kasutomo won't be happy about that!
Kasutomo has given up his back here.
Kasutomo just trying to survive but Al Mustapha is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Al Mustapha patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kasutomo is trying to stand back up.
Kasutomo is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kasutomo is looking for a way out.
Al Mustapha keeps control of the position as Kasutomo tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Al Mustapha controlling the positon.
Al Mustapha is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Al Mustapha gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Al Mustapha gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Al Mustapha apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasutomo.
Al Mustapha shoots in but Kasutomo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasutomo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Mustapha avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Kasutomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasutomo has a takedown stuffed.
Al Mustapha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Mustapha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Mustapha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kasutomo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mustapha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Mustapha has got one arm under Kasutomo's chin. This could be trouble... Kasutomo trying to control the other hand but Al Mustapha gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kasutomo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammed Al Mustapha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clegane enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clegane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clegane looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Scott postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane is looking to stand back up but Scott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clegane.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.
Scott trying to control the action but Clegane is working from the bottom.
Clegane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clegane tries to get out of the position.
Scott stops Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is keen to just control but Clegane is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simon Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clegane tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with a couple of short strikes.
Clegane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Scott is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clegane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Scott has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clegane's face.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clegane hang on?
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Scott wants to finish this one by submission but Clegane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott breaks from Clegane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Scott looking to control but Clegane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott looking to control but Clegane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clegane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott scoring with strikes but Clegane is staying in there.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control but Clegane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Clegane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Scott landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Clegane really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Clegane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott has hold of Clegane's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clegane manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scott with the ground and pound from mount.
Clegane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Scott looking to finish Clegane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clegane!
The referee warns Clegane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott working for a guillotine from mount but Clegane is in no mood to give up.
Scott looking to secure an arm triangle but Clegane defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Scott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clegane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scott defends well and Clegane ends up having to push Scott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scott cracks Clegane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Clegane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clegane quickly recovers to half guard.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clegane!
Clegane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Scott lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You get the feeling that Clegane really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clegane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Clegane is trying to get back to his feet.
Simon Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clegane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scott connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clegane is not content to let Scott control the position.
Scott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clegane, who protects the arm well.
Scott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clegane bucks up and tries to throw Scott off but instead Scott has got his back!
Even with his hooks in, Scott manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is keeping busy.
Scott thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Clegane wants to get back to his feet.
Scott punches Clegane on the ear.
Clegane covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Clegane with him. Clegane is trying to defend but Scott has an arm under the chin now! Clegane grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Christenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christenson comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A B**ch. Yak has chosen Silahsiz Kuvvet - Sözlerim Silahim as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Christenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Christenson trying to keep a closed guard but Yak is proving a slippery customer.
Christenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yak on the ground.
Christenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Yak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yak has hold of Christenson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Christenson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Yak cranks the arm and Christenson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Christenson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sinan Yak!
A relieved looking Sinan Yak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Devon Christenson was interviewed post fight and said 'Yoshi... your beating me tonight has shown me great need to fire my coaching staff!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Jaded as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Both fighters circling a little - Malone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wilson looks winded!
Malone moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malone decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Malone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malone chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Piolet Wilson has been cut.
Malone clinches with his opponent.
Malone jumps guard and drags Wilson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malone has his feet on Wilson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Malone.
Wilson is looking for the big counter here.
Malone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone lands with a nice body kick.
Malone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone clinches.
Malone manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
Malone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malone stands up from Wilson's guard - Malone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone gets a clinch.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Malone crunches a lovely knee into Wilson's ribcage.
Malone jumps guard and drags Wilson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malone pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Malone gets a clinch.
Malone jumps into guard, dragging Wilson to the mat.
Wilson is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malone continues to stall.
Malone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Piolet Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malone.
Wilson 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.
Malone connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Piolet Wilson's cut even more.
Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piolet Wilson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilson's face.
The cut above Piolet Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Malone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone pushes Wilson away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malone thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piolet Wilson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piolet Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Malone!
A very excited looking Frankie Malone 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko's entrance music is Gesaffelstein - Opr. A fine choice. Heed has chosen Gentlelman as his entrance music. Mongolia Heed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Touko Unikeko's chin.
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147 lbs
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30
152 lbs
23 - 30 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Unikeko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice combination there by Unikeko.
Unikeko gets a clinch.
Unikeko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heed or not.
Unikeko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unikeko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Heed lands a couple of elbows.
Unikeko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heed manages to get himself to full guard.
Unikeko is looking to work some ground and pound but Heed has wrist control.
Unikeko drops back looking for a leg! Heed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heed manages to kick Unikeko off! Unikeko jumps back into Heed's guard.
Heed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Unikeko 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.
Unikeko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Unikeko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Unikeko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Unikeko in side control, throwing shots but Heed defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Unikeko looks up at the clock and then as Heed takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Unikeko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Unikeko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Heed being controlled for a moment.
Unikeko trying to control the position but Heed is working away.
Unikeko 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko tries to score with some ground and pound. Heed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Unikeko working the ground and pound but Heed is defending the strikes.
Unikeko is trying to get an arm triangle but Heed is defending well.
Unikeko has hold of Heed's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Heed tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Unikeko cranks the arm and Heed screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Heed, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Touko Unikeko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Vladislav Volkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Dragov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dragov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Dragov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Volkov counters by clinching up.
Dragov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Dragov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volkov, who protects the arm well.
Dragov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dragov working away.
Dragov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Dragov misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dragov landing a few strikes.
Dragov is putting a hurting on Volkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dragov is putting a hurting on Volkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dragov throws a strike aimed at the side of Volkov's head but Volkov avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to control but Dragov postures up.
Volkov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Dragov 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.
Dragov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dragov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dragov is controlling him well.
Dragov wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Dragov is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov tries to move to full mount but Volkov actually manages to regain half guard.
Dragov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dragov lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragov is working away from the top position though.
Dragov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov is trying to control but can't.
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. Dragov connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can Dragov finish him?
Dragov working Volkov over with strikes.
Volkov is in trouble now - Dragov has advanced to mount!
Dragov tries to control but Volkov wriggling away.
Dragov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Volkov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dragov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valko Dragov!
A very excited looking Valko Dragov 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes into the arena with 3DD - Kryptonite blaring out of the sound system. Serget has chosen Friends in lower places as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
33 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serget darts in looking for a takedown but Noonan gets double underhooks and turns Serget into the cage.
It appears Noonan was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Noonan is predictable there
and Serget counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Serget with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noonan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serget looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noonan is fending him off so far but Serget persists. Nope, Noonan circles away and we're back to standing.
Serget throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noonan was covering up waiting for the punch and Serget finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noonan is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noonan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serget works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noonan.
Serget keeping full guard, as Noonan tries to pass.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Serget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serget is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noonan is controlling him.
Serget has momentary wrist control but Noonan slips an elbow through the middle.
Serget keeping moving, preventing Noonan from controlling successfully.
Noonan throwing strikes from guard but Serget blocks nicely.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but Serget is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Serget looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noonan is one step ahead there.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noonan throws a big right hand that misses.
Noonan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noonan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serget is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serget keeping full guard, as Noonan tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bob Serget has been cut.
Michael Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Serget.
Noonan throws a looping overhand right but Serget ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Serget's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noonan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Serget pinned against the cage. Serget gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Serget drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noonan defends it well.
Noonan tries to land a leg kick but Serget saw it coming and moves away.
Serget changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Noonan misses.
Noonan misses with a leg kick
and Serget counters with a shoot takedown. Noonan fights it but they end up in guard.
Noonan is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan looking to control.
Serget got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noonan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serget has managed to get both his arms back between Noonan's legs - danger averted.
Noonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noonan has his foot on Serget's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serget works his way back into a safe position though.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Serget from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noonan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noonan throws a leg kick
and Serget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Noonan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Serget blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noonan.
Noonan winds up and cracks Serget with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noonan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Serget blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noonan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noonan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Serget sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serget doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Noonan.
Noonan is looking for a kimura but Serget is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noonan to get the leverage.
Noonan winds up and cracks Serget with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noonan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noonan prevents Serget from improving his position.
Noonan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget wants to get back to his feet.
Serget on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Noonan prevents Serget from standing back up.
Serget is defending against the submission attempts here by Noonan.
Noonan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Serget moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Noonan throws a strike but Serget rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan has momentary wrist control but Serget slips an elbow through the middle.
Serget is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Serget showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Serget distracts Noonan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noonan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael Noonan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serget lands a couple of digs.
Serget avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serget is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Serget from controlling successfully.
Noonan trying to keep a closed guard but Serget is proving a slippery customer.
Noonan looking for a guillotine here but Serget defends easily.
Noonan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Serget 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 Noonan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noonan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Serget misses with a takedown attempt
and Noonan counters with a low kick, right behind Serget 's knee.
Noonan stuffs the takedown.
Noonan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Serget checks a leg kick.
Serget steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noonan.
Noonan misses with a straight left.
Michael Noonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noonan misses with a low kick.
As Noonan backs off Serget throws a huge counter combo but Noonan manages to avoid it all.
Serget will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Serget.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noonan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noonan throws a leg kick
and Serget counters with a shoot takedown. Noonan fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan wants to sweep here but Serget controlling him for the moment.
Serget looking to sit in guard and control but Noonan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Noonan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serget works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serget is looking to stand up but Noonan isn't so interested in that idea.
Noonan is looking to work some ground and pound but Serget has wrist control.
Serget is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noonan is pressing down on Serget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serget lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Serget wants to control from the top but Noonan keeps moving.
Noonan 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.
Noonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Noonan, not yet.
Noonan being controlled here, momentarily.
Noonan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noonan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serget throwing strikes but missing.
Serget trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serget avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noonan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serget can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serget loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Serget changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noonan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Serget is looking to take a break and control but Noonan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noonan is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Noonan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serget throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Serget wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noonan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Serget really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noonan connects with an inside leg kick.
Serget looks for a takedown but Noonan sprawls well.
Noonan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bob Serget is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serget shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Serget must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serget looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget postures up and lands a big shot to Noonan's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noonan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serget manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serget wants to sweep here but Noonan controlling him for the moment.
Noonan won't allow Serget to get back to his feet.
Noonan trying to control but Serget is working from the bottom.
Serget keeping full guard, as Noonan tries to pass.
Serget pushes Noonan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a kick to the body
and Serget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Serget controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Noonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Noonan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serget has passed into side control.
Noonan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Serget connects with a decent elbow.
Noonan is trying to control Serget's posture but Serget avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to bench press Serget off him but Serget keeps the position.
Noonan sneaks back into half guard.
Noonan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noonan trying to control here.
Noonan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noonan wants to improve his position but Serget is controlling well.
Noonan wants to control but Serget is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noonan has a hand on Serget's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Serget takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Serget landing shots from mount.
Serget prevents Noonan from getting the reversal.
Serget looking to control but Noonan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Noonan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noonan wants to control but Serget is having none of it.
Serget looking to finish Noonan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noonan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Serget dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Noonan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serget unleashes a big counter combination but Noonan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noonan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Serget changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noonan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Serget counters with a shoot takedown. Noonan fights it but they end up in guard.
Serget is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serget is one step ahead there.
Noonan looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget won't allow Noonan to sweep him here.
Noonan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Serget from controlling successfully.
Serget postures up in Noonan's guard and throws a big left but Noonan blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noonan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Serget napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Noonan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noonan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan is putting a hurting on Serget here, landing some big shots from side control.
Serget is trying to get back to his feet.
Serget managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Noonan.
Noonan wants to control but Serget is keeping him busy.
Noonan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Noonan swings around for an armbar but Serget sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Noonan's guard.
Serget content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Serget's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serget wants to control from the top but Noonan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan looking for a guillotine here but Serget defends easily.
Noonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Noonan, not yet.
Noonan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Noonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serget is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Serget shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noonan pinned against the cage. Noonan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noonan throws a body kick that misses
and Serget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noonan's guard.
Serget trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Serget is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Serget working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noonan's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noonan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Noonan has his foot on Serget's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serget works his way back into a safe position though.
Noonan is looking to sweep but instead, Serget has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Serget.
I think Serget has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Serget!
Bob Serget is the new heavyweight champion!
Bob Serget 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.
In defeat, Michael Noonan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn cuts...'.
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