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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 999 p4p, 705 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 137 p4p, 96 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. FullOf Hiddens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens is stalling here. Noeigati is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiddens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noeigati has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is trying to control Noeigati's posture but Noeigati avoids it.
Hiddens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noeigati in particular looking to stall.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati wants to pass to mount but Hiddens is defending the position.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati tries to pass to full mount but Hiddens defends it.
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.
Noeigati trying to control the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiddens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens is controlling Noeigati's trapped leg to prevent Noeigati from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens lands a nice shot that snaps Noeigati's head back.
Hiddens with a nice cross.
Noeigati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiddens.
Noeigati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiddens is able to avoid easily.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Noeigati fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiddens.
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!
Hiddens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiddens thinking.
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiddens. Hiddens obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noeigati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Noeigati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Noeigati!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noeigati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a body kick that misses.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Noeigati is looking to wear down Hiddens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiddens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiddens jabs at Noeigati's body.
An inside leg kick from Noeigati misses.
Hiddens throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiddens gets a takedown into half guard.
Hiddens trying to control from half guard but Noeigati is working away.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
Noeigati is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Noeigati is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four 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.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noeigati on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens misses with a low kick as Noeigati jumps back.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noeigati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Noeigati blocks the low kick.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hiddens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a really nice looking cross but Noeigati seems unphased.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to land a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Hiddens connects with the punch.
Noeigati throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Good shot there by Noeigati.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati scores with a nice strike.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens lands a nice hook to Noeigati's body. Noeigati takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Noeigati was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiddens scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiddens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noeigati to the ground. Hiddens is now in Noeigati's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noeigati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Noeigati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati is working hard here to advance position.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens postures up in Noeigati's guard and throws a big left but Noeigati blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Noeigati swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiddens blocks the leg kick.
Hiddens cracks Noeigati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Hiddens.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
In his post fight interview, FullOf Hiddens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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