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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Norman (ranked 4467 p4p, 5473 weight class) and Zack Allan Jr (ranked 338 p4p, 361 weight class). Zack Allan Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan Jr has Norman up against the cage in a clinch.
Norman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allan Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
It looks like Mark Norman has been cut.
Allan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
Allan Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allan Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Norman won't want to take too many of those.
Allan Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Norman won't want to take too many of those.
Allan Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Norman won't want to take too many of those.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Allan Jr stops a takedown attempt from Norman.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Norman is rocked!
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allan Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allan Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
Norman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Norman avoiding damage as Allan Jr throws knees to the body.
Norman is trying to pull guard but Allan Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Norman is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norman is defending well for now.
Norman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norman avoids it.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norman seems to have got his legs back now.
Norman is looking to break free of the clinch but Allan Jr has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norman avoids it.
Allan Jr missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Norman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allan Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick.
Norman shoots in and bounces Allan Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Norman drops back looking for a leg! Allan Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allan Jr manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Allan Jr's guard.
Allan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allan Jr wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman postures up.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Allan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norman controlling from the top position.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet.
Norman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet.
Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norman keeps the fight on the outside.
Allan Jr leaves Norman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allan Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Norman pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Allan Jr, which made it look bad.
Allan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Norman steps away.
Allan Jr tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allan Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Allan Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norman is looking to clinch.
Zack Allan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Allan Jr tenderised Norman's leg. Norman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allan Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Norman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allan Jr. Allan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Allan Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Allan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Norman postures up.
Norman wants to control from the top but Allan Jr keeps moving.
Allan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman stays in close to Allan Jr's body and controls the position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
Norman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allan Jr wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Allan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
Norman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allan Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Norman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Allan Jr tenderised Norman's leg. Norman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allan Jr with the inside leg kick.
Norman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allan Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Allan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Allan Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Allan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Norman steps away.
Allan Jr gets caught napping as Norman dives in and scores a takedown. Allan Jr manages to retain guard.
Allan Jr is pulling down on Norman's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.
Mark Norman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr is trying to keep Norman in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet.
Allan Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman stays in close to Allan Jr's body and controls the position.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet.
Norman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allan Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zack Allan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allan Jr is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allan Jr enables Norman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allan Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Allan Jr controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Norman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Norman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Allan Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Norman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, White Gorilla, into his post fight interview.
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