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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donal Noye (ranked 611 p4p, 97 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 282 p4p, 43 weight class). Noye kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Horse the Band - Cutsman. Laiho has chosen Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Donal Noye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho looking to score a takedown here. Noye is defending well but Laiho drives through and ends up in Noye's guard.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Noye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laiho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laiho is working Noye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noye is trying to keep Laiho in close.
Laiho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laiho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throws a strike but Noye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noye has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Noye forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho pushes Noye off looking to stand but Noye dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Noye is going to stand back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laiho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laiho trying to control the position.
Laiho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laiho is looking for a triangle but Noye pushes his legs off easily.
That's two 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.
Noye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noye looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laiho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laiho keeping full guard, as Noye tries to pass.
Laiho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noye defends well.
Laiho is trying to control the position but Noye postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noye defends it easily.
Laiho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noye throws a big right hand that misses.
Laiho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Laiho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noye thuds his shin into the meat of Laiho's side.
Laiho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Noye tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laiho is in Noye's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Laiho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Noye controls Laiho momentarily but Laiho frees himself.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laiho controls the pace.
Noye keeping moving, preventing Laiho from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noye wants to sweep but no luck.
Noye seems keen to control Laiho's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laiho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Noye swats away the attempt to clinch by Laiho.
Laiho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noye. Noye obviously looking to wear him down.
Noye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noye moves away from the strike by Laiho.
Noye tries to keep at a distance but Laiho has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laiho has him pressed against the cage.
Laiho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laiho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Noye trying to stall but Laiho improves his position.
Laiho lands with a right to the head.
Noye wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laiho prevents a body shot from Noye.
Laiho struggles to land a body shot inside as Noye controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laiho obliges.
Noye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noye takes a shot to the head.
Laiho swings wildly with an uppercut but Noye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laiho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Noye can't fight it off and eventually Laiho manages to take the fight to the floor. Noye looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noye is pulling down on Laiho's head to control his posture.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Laiho distracts Noye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laiho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noye dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye advances to half guard.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noye content to control rather than advance.
Noye's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laiho is not content to let Noye control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laiho trying to hold on to Noye's head to control him but Noye postures up.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noye in particular looking to stall.
Laiho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laiho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noye tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noye to the ground. Noye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Noye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noye throws a shot to the body.
Laiho connects with a nice looking jab.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noye.
The fighters circling - Laiho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laiho doesn't manage to clinch there - Noye circles away.
Laiho wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laiho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noye lands a glancing blow to the side of Laiho's head.
Laiho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noye is trying to push Laiho away but Laiho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Noye pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laiho blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Noye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laiho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laiho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laiho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noye clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Laiho scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Laiho. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Laiho doesn't have the hooks in and Noye manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laiho looking for a guillotine here but Noye defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noye defends it easily.
Noye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laiho wants to get back to his feet but Noye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noye wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Noye pushing down on Laiho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laiho is desperately trying to improve his position but Noye has a good base and remains in mount.
Noye controlling from the full mount.
Laiho tries to reverse the position but Noye maintains control.
Laiho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laiho tries to roll over but Noye keeps him under control.
Laiho is refusing to be controlled, as Noye sits in half guard.
Donal Noye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noye is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alexi Laiho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to control Noye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Noye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laiho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Noye is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donal Noye showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laiho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Laiho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexi Laiho thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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