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Event:
KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Norris connects with a single shot there.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Mazzola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Norris
and Mazzola counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mazzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Norris wants to break free but Mazzola has control.
Mazzola throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris wants a takedown but no success here.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
A short right from Mazzola on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris tries for a takedown but Mazzola manages to get underhooks.
Norris tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris wants a takedown.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Mazzola tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Mazzola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norris goes for a takedown attempt but Mazzola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Mazzola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Mazzola.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
Mazzola with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing.
A left lands for Mazzola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazzola at a distance.
#T2#
Mazzola tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Mazzola tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris lands with a cross.
Laverne Mazzola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.#CL#
Mazzola closes the distance and clinches.
Norris blocking some punches.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mazzola to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazzola scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mazzola lands with a nice body punch.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzola.
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mazzola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazzola slaps away a takedown attempt from Norris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Mazzola moves into range and clinches up with Norris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards. #T4#
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mazzola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Mazzola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
Norris misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Mazzola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Norris down.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazzola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Mazzola. No joy for Norris on that attempt. #CL#
Mazzola clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazzola throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzola finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norris stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Norris misses with a hook
and Mazzola counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazzola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mazzola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Norris misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Mazzola closes the distance and clinches.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laverne Mazzola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazzola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Norris tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazzola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Mazzola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Norris is trying to break free.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mazzola.
Norris misses with some punches.
Mazzola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Norris.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norris's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Norris has Mazzola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Norris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mazzola tumbling to the mat - Norris dives into Mazzola's guard.
Mazzola throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazzola is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Mazzola landing some decent shots from guard.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazzola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazzola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazzola is in close to Norris's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Norris looking for a guillotine here but Mazzola defends easily.
Mazzola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzola is proving a slippery customer.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Mazzola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Mazzola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Mazzola finish him?#SUB2#
Norris is looking for a triangle but Mazzola pushes his legs off easily.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Norris is looking for a triangle but Mazzola pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Norris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzola has passed into half guard!
Mazzola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mazzola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Norris moves into full guard.
Mazzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Norris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzola is aware though and is defending well.
Mazzola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Mazzola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazzola throws a leg kick which misses Norris's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris tries to avoid it.
Mazzola throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
As Norris tries to get set, Mazzola tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Mazzola clinches.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris wants to take the fight to the mat but Mazzola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Mazzola lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norris to his knees! Mazzola keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laverne Mazzola!
During a confident post fight interview, Laverne Mazzola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 30 - Diehard vs Rackham 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Norris stalks Coleman Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coleman Jr's face. Coleman Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Norris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Norris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman Jr defends it easily.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr passes Norris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norris keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Coleman Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Norris is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman Jr from advancing to side control.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Coleman Jr has control of the leg. #T1#
Coleman Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norris's guard.
Norris trying to control but Coleman Jr postures up.
Ground and pound from Coleman Jr.
Norris tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norris taking some punishment here, with Coleman Jr in his half guard.
Norris has his hands clasped together around Coleman Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman Jr is looking to take a break and control but Norris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Coleman Jr is thwarting Norris's attempts to control the position.
Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris trying to control but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Coleman Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Norris tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr prevents Norris from improving his position.
Coleman Jr wants to take a breather but Norris is having none of it. #T3#
Coleman Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr working over Norris with some ground and pound. Norris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Coleman Jr 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.
Coleman Jr working Norris over with strikes.
Coleman Jr prevents Norris from improving his position.#SUB#
Coleman Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Norris has hold of Coleman Jr's hands but Coleman Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Norris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman Jr pulls his head out easily.
Coleman Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Norris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Coleman Jr has control of the leg.
Norris has hold of Coleman Jr's hands but Coleman Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris gets full guard.
Norris looking to control.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
Norris controls Coleman Jr momentarily but Coleman Jr frees himself.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of digs.
Coleman Jr with a nice head shot there.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Coleman Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Coleman Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mark Coleman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman Jr works over Norris with some ground and pound from guard.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Coleman Jr finish him?
Coleman Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Norris has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Norris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norris wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Coleman Jr pushes down on Norris's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman Jr is looking to take a break and control but Norris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Coleman Jr has control of the leg.
Coleman Jr is thwarting Norris's attempts to control the position.
Coleman Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman Jr working over Norris with some ground and pound. Norris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.
Norris is staying active underneath Coleman Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Norris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Norris is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman Jr.
#T2#
Coleman Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Norris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norris is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coleman Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Norris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.
Coleman Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Norris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Norris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coleman Jr is working Norris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Coleman Jr trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman Jr trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Coleman Jr preventing the sweep.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris working a defensive guard but Coleman Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Coleman Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coleman Jr scores with punches from side control.
Norris is trying to improve his position.
Coleman Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Coleman Jr cracks Norris with a big elbow.
Coleman Jr grinds an elbow into Norris's temple. #T4#
Norris struggling a bit here.
Norris tries to bench press Coleman Jr off him but Coleman Jr keeps the position.
Coleman Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coleman Jr cracks Norris with a big right hand but Norris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Coleman Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Norris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Coleman Jr stalls from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Norris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Norris stops Coleman Jr from passing to mount.
Coleman Jr cracks Norris with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Coleman Jr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Norris is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Coleman Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Coleman Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Soul Supremacy Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Johnson and Sub Norris. Norris has chosen Snak The Ripper - Vandalize Shit ft. Onyx as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luke Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Norris
Norris is looking to improve his position.
Norris is trying to control but can't.
Johnson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Norris
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Norris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Norris tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norris working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Norris is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Norris tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work his way around to Norris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Norris is working to get back to half guard.
Norris stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Norris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson mounts Norris! Really nice guard pass there!
Norris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Norris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Norris is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Norris
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Norris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (11) vs (0) Norris
Johnson has good solid back control here.
Johnson trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Norris turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (2) Norris
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson 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.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.
Norris forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norris seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is pulling down on Norris's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris, at least for the moment.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Norris advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norris wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson 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.
Johnson working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Norris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Norris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norris won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Norris passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (5) Norris
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Norris tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Norris keeps moving and retains side control.
Norris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norris is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norris trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Norris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris preventing the sweep.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Death Squad 358:Pablo v Jihad
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Norris moves out of range of the body kick from Matic.
Norris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matic tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matic to the ground. Matic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Matic finds it's way through Norris's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Sub Norris has been cut.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Matic cracks Norris with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norris to stand back up!#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
Matic closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Norris out cold! Norris corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hardijan Matic!
Hardijan Matic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Death Squad 351:Sionis v Pablo
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kawajiri thinking.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
It looked like Kawajiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Norris misses
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Kawajiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kawajiri does it's job there.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kawajiri lands a jab to the head.
Kawajiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Kawajiri missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris slips a straight right by Kawajiri.
Norris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris stuns Kawajiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawajiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajiri blocks a head kick by Norris.
Kawajiri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
A jab from Norris misses.
Norris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kawajiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kawajiri wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri connects with a body shot.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris slips under a jab.#T2#
Norris looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Kawajiri looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Kawajiri swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawajiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kawajiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Kawajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Kawajiri throws the kick towards the body but Norris avoids it.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
Kawajiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris avoided it.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Norris shoots for a takedown but Kawajiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawajiri cracks Norris with an open hand slap.#T3#
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Kawajiri's leg but Kawajiri calmly moves out of range.
Norris swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Kawajiri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Kawajiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris lands a nice shot that snaps Kawajiri's head back.
Kawajiri misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Norris with that takedown attempt.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris throws a nice head kick!
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Norris throws a low kick but Kawajiri avoids it.#T4#
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Norris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kawajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Norris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kawajiri to the ground. Norris is now in Kawajiri's guard.#ES#
Kawajiri pushes Norris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawajiri blocks the leg kick.
Kawajiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norris's head.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris feints a counter leg kick.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawajiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Kawajiri ducks down to avoid it.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kawajiri misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Kawajiri sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawajiri but Kawajiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawajiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri looks for the body kick but Norris saw that one coming.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Kawajiri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norris really felt that one!
A jab from Norris misses.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Kawajiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Norris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Kawajiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawajiri finish him?
Norris misses with a jab to the body
and Kawajiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawajiri drops Norris with a huge uppercut! Norris drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kawajiri is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Tatsuya Kawajiri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Urskilz throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urskilz lands the left hand.
Norris throws a right and a left that Urskilz avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
Urskilz moves away from the strike by Norris.
Urskilz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Norris looks for a takedown but Urskilz sprawls well.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Urskilz saw that one coming.
Urskilz clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urskilz tries a head kick but it misses.
Urskilz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urskilz slips under a jab.
Norris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Urskilz throws out a leg kick but Norris moves out of range and Urskilz only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urskilz counters with an inside leg kick.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris shoots and misses
and Urskilz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urskilz counters with a good low kick that Norris was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urskilz.
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urskilz connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Urskilz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urskilz misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Norris. Those never looked like landing.
Urskilz throws a big shot that misses.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Urskilz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urskilz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urskilz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urskilz with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urskilz but Urskilz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Norris tries to get set, Urskilz tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
Ilafat Urskilz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.
Urskilz tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Urskilz throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Urskilz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Urskilz defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urskilz feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urskilz under the eye.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Urskilz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Urskilz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Urskilz is out of range.
Urskilz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Urskilz off the cage and back into range.
Urskilz tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Norris is rocked!
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Urskilz finish him?
Norris cracks the inside of Urskilz's front leg.
and Urskilz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Norris! He's just covering up as Urskilz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilafat Urskilz!
After the big win, Ilafat Urskilz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M.O. Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Death Squad 342:Cell v Jia
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Clendennon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Clendennon's head back.
#CL2#
Clendennon closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris works Clendennon's body with a nice hook.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris dives in and grabs Clendennon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clendennon pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
Clendennon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Norris forces Clendennon back against the cage and clinches.
Norris wants to break free but Clendennon has control.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Clendennon lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Clendennon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Norris to work.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris effectively controlling the action here.
Clendennon struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Clendennon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Norris trying to land knees to the body.
Norris tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
Norris has Clendennon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clendennon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clendennon can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clendennon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clendennon has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
#BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Norris throws a hook to the side of Clendennon's head but Clendennon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris lands with a slapping head kick.
Clendennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Clendennon blocks a jab.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clendennon throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Clendennon's head.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clendennon.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clendennon defends well and Norris ends up having to push Clendennon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Clendennon moves away and avoids it.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Norris rushes Clendennon and presses him up against the cage.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
Norris presses Clendennon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clendennon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Clendennon keeps him there for the moment.
Clendennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris blocks a body shot from Clendennon.
Norris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clendennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clendennon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clendennon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Clendennon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sub Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Clendennon counters with a crisp one two that drops Norris! Clendennon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norris to his feet! Norris is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clendennon doesn't seem phased though.
Norris seems to have got his legs back now.
Norris's corner calls for a 1-2. Norris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Clendennon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clendennon slips a jab from Norris.
Clendennon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris rather than just go for the knockout.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clendennon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Clendennon walks into a left hand.
Norris punishes Clendennon's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norris avoids the body shot from Clendennon.
Jab by Norris.
Clendennon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Clendennon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clendennon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clendennon can do to turn this around?
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon walks into a stiff left hand from Norris.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Clendennon moves out of range easily.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clendennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clendennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
Clendennon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clendennon.
Norris stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clendennon connects with a single shot there.
Norris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clendennon in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris thuds his right hand into Clendennon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris throws a hook but Clendennon blocks it.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Clendennon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
Clendennon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norris connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Clendennon shows good takedown defense.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clendennon.
Clendennon moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Clendennon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clendennon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Clendennon counters with a right hand to the body.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clendennon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Clendennon moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Clendennon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clendennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Clendennon's head but Clendennon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris misses with a hook. Clendennon ducked under it nicely.
Clendennon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Clendennon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Clendennon misses with a hook.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clendennon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norris.
Clendennon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris with a nice cross.
Clendennon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norris in his tracks.
Clendennon moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Clendennon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris cracks a nice hook into Clendennon's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Norris works Clendennon's body with a nice hook.
Clendennon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Clendennon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clendennon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clendennon momentarily.
Clendennon moves away from the strike by Norris.
Clendennon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clendennon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clendennon loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Clendennon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris lands with a cross.
Norris connects with a right hand. Clendennon shakes it off.#T1#
Norris lands a head shot.
Clendennon throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Clendennon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clendennon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Clendennon moved out of range.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris throws a hook but Clendennon avoids it easily.
Norris misses with a body shot
and Clendennon counters with a straight right hand.
Norris moves away from the strike by Clendennon.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Clendennon! Norris is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Kilo 9 Dekkers V Cronos
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
A cross from Chandler lands.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a body kick that stops Norris in his tracks momentarily.
Norris moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler with a jab.#CL#
Chandler gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Chandler tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Norris blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Norris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler working aggressively here.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Chandler. #T2#
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Norris gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris blocking some punches.
Chandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Chandler.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Norris blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!#CL#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Norris misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris. #BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Norris misses.
Chandler scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Chandler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Norris.
Chandler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Chandler clinches up with Norris and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris is leaning against Chandler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Marcus Chandler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chandler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
Chandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris blocking some punches.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Chandler finish him?
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Chandler slips a straight right by Norris.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Norris is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs. #CL#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Chandler lands an uppercut.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Norris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Chandler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler controlling the position.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Norris throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norris won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Norris trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#KD2#
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Chandler tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Chandler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Chandler has been cut.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Norris misses.
Norris takes one on the button.
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sub Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chandler walks into a jab.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler slips a straight right by Norris.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Chandler rushes Norris and presses him up against the cage.
Chandler tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Chandler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Chandler cracks Norris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Norris misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chandler.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris misses with a low kick.#T3#
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Norris connects with a jab.
Norris misses with a hook
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Chandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chandler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris avoided it.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Norris tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chandler!
Chandler cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Sub Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
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Event:
Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mercado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norris did well to prevent Mercado getting side control.
Mercado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Norris regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris is trying to control the position but Mercado postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado scoring with some ground and pound.
Mercado connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mercado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.#SUB#
Norris has his foot on Mercado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercado works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Norris is tightening it up a little... Mercado has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mercado reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mercado taps out! Nice BJJ there by Norris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sub Norris!
The defeated Danjie Mercado had this to say: 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Mercado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris misses with a hook.#TD2#
Mercado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but Mercado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Norris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mercado throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Norris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norris manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Norris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercado is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mercado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Norris pulls Mercado in to control the position.
Mercado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norris's guard.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.
Norris desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mercado prevents Norris from improving his position.
Mercado landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norris tries to roll over but Mercado keeps him under control.
Mercado is thwarting Norris's attempts to control the position.
Norris is looking for a sweep. Mercado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Mercado sits in half guard.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris has hold of Mercado's hands but Mercado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Norris wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norris keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Norris trying to control here.
Norris gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Mercado scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Norris holds on and takes a little breather.
Mercado trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercado being controlled here momentarily.
Mercado wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercado passes Norris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norris is trying to control but Mercado passes into side control!
Norris is trying to control Mercado's posture but Mercado avoids it.
Mercado controlling the position. #T4#
Mercado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norris to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Norris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mercado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norris to see if he's OK.
Mercado tries to score with some ground and pound. Norris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mercado works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mercado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norris struggling a bit here.
Mercado lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Norris down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercado tries to advance to mount but Norris denies him.
Norris holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danjie Mercado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Norris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercado momentarily.
Norris cracks Mercado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Mercado's head back.
#ROC#
Mercado is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Norris misses. #TD#
Norris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mercado was covering up waiting for the punch and Norris finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Mercado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norris chips away with some ground and pound.
Norris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Norris wants to pass the guard but Mercado is keeping the position.
Mercado wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Norris throws a big right hand that misses.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Danjie Mercado has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mercado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norris postures up in Mercado's guard and throws a big left but Mercado blocks it.
Norris slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercado's head.
Mercado gets back to full guard.
Norris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norris pushing down on Mercado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Norris trying to mount his opponent but Mercado defends it.
Norris 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.
Mercado trying to hold on to Norris's head to control him but Norris postures up.
Mercado wants to get back to full guard.
Norris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mercado tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Mercado regains half guard.
Mercado tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg. #T4#
Mercado is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mercado avoid being mounted?
Norris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris'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.
Mercado is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris is taking a breather. Mercado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris with a nice cross.
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
Norris shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercado eats them both and turns towards Norris to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Danjie Mercado has been cut.
Norris misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Mercado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Norris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norris.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norris is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!
Mercado trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norris trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom. #T1#
Norris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mercado looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Mercado being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mercado for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Mercado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mercado looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mercado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mercado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mercado landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Norris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Norris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mercado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mercado seems to be looking for submissions.
Mercado prevents Norris from improving his position.
Norris desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mercado trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom. #T4#
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mercado is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mercado to get the leverage.
Mercado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though. #SUB2#
Mercado is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Mercado prevents Norris from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mercado seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Norris has recovered full guard.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sub Norris.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
Danjie Mercado was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Event:
Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pablo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Pablo moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Norris lands a really nice looking cross but Pablo seems unphased.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch.
Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablo. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pablo defends well and Norris ends up having to push Pablo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Norris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Norris landing strikes. #SUB2#
Norris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends.
We've been hearing good reports from Pablo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pablo tries to bench press Norris off him but Norris keeps the position.
Norris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pablo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Norris working the ground and pound.#T2#
Norris throws a strike aimed at the side of Pablo's head but Pablo avoids it well.
My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Norris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The strikes coming from Norris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Norris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pablo parries the strikes from Norris easily there. Norris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pablo to escape.
Pablo gets back to half guard.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Pablo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pablo tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris throws a strike but Pablo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Norris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris swings for the body but Pablo moves out of range.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pablo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pablo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris has a takedown stuffed.
Norris cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg.
Norris slips a jab from Pablo.
A head kick from Norris lands but Pablo takes it in his stride.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Pablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Pablo's head.
Norris throws the left hand but Pablo avoids the punch easily.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pablo gets caught napping as Norris dives in and scores a takedown. Pablo manages to retain guard.
Norris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Pablo slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Pablo moved away.
Pablo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.
Pablo looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pablo loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Pablo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris with a hook.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pablo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norris. #T1#
Pablo has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pablo wants to control but Norris is keeping busy.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Norris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sub Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Norris is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pablo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norris thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pablo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norris working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Norris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris working the head and body with strikes.
Norris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Norris throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris misses with a head shot. Pablo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Norris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norris scores with a nice right hand.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Norris punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pablo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris tests Pablo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris lands a front kick.
Pablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Pablo's head.
Good shot there by Norris.
Norris with a jab.
Norris cracks Pablo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pablo. Pablo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Pablo is just out of range.#T1#
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Pablo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pablo moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Pablo throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris scores with a nice head shot.
Pablo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo.
Norris lands a head shot.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pablo.
Norris with a jab.
Petey Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pablo defends well and Norris ends up having to push Pablo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norris manages to circle out of the way.
Sub Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pablo throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Pablo ducks right into an uppercut from Norris.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Pablo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pablo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris.
Pablo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Norris.
Pablo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Pablo's head.
Pablo swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
#T3#
Pablo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Norris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norris lands in his opponent's guard.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris throws a big elbow that misses.
Norris throwing strikes from guard but Pablo blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris stands up over Pablo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Norris postures up in Pablo's guard and throws a big left but Pablo blocks it.
Norris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pablo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sub Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris scoring with some ground and pound.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
Petey Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this shit! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Norris connects with a nice looking jab.
Lange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Norris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Lange off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lange tries to break the clinch but Norris is controlling the position.
Norris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lange or not.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris pushes Lange back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris pushes Lange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lange or not.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris scores a nice knee to the body.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris sizes up Lange with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Lange is rocked!
Norris is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lange hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sub Norris!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Urabe tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown. Urabe fights it but they end up in guard.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but Norris passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Urabe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Norris manages to pass to mount!
Urabe is trying to reverse the position but instead Norris has taken his back - oops!
Urabe trying to control the hands but Norris breaks the grip. #SU2#
Norris decides to stand up.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Urabe is trying to escape back to his feet but Norris uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1#
Urabe tries to control but Norris manages to take his back.
Urabe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Norris is not going to allow Urabe to sit and survive in this position. #SU2#
Norris gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Urabe tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Norris manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Norris decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Urabe closes the distance but Norris moves to the side #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urabe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Norris manages to move to mount!
My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Norris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Norris stands up from mount. Strange move.
Urabe closes the distance but Norris moves to the side #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urabe is looking to get back to is feet but Norris passes into side control.
#SU2#
Norris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Urabe wants to clinch#TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Urabe!
Urabe is looking to get back to his feet here but Norris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Urabe's back.#T3##SU2#
Norris gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Urabe tries to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Urabe didn't expect that.
Urabe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Norris dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Norris decides to stand back up. Norris steps back and let's Urabe get back to his feet.
Urabe tries to clinch but Norris moves away #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Norris manages to pass to side control.
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!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Norris stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Urabe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Urabe didn't expect that.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but Norris passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Norris gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Urabe tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Urabe!
Urabe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Urabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Urabe wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side#TD2#
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Urabe tries to kick Norris off in order to stand up. Norris Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sub Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Urabe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Norris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Norris is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Urabe darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Norris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Urabe's guard.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Norris manages to pass to side control.
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!#REVR##SU2#
Norris decides to return to a standing position.
Urabe closes the distance but Norris moves to the side #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but Norris passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urabe is trying to control but Norris manages to pass to mount!
#SU2#
Norris get's back to his feet.
Urabe tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Urabe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Norris dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Norris decides to stand back up.
Koya Urabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Urabe tries to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Urabe didn't expect that.
Urabe is looking to stand back up but Norris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Urabe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##SU2#
Norris stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Urabe looks to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown. Urabe fights it but they end up in guard.
Urabe is wriggling around but Norris manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Norris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Urabe to stand up.
Urabe moves to clinch but Norris breaks away #TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Urabe!
Urabe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Norris controls the action.
Norris is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Norris gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.#T4#
Urabe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urabe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Norris dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Norris stands up.
Urabe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Urabe won't be happy with that.
Urabe is looking to get back to his feet here but Norris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Urabe's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urabe tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Urabe looks to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Urabe!
Urabe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU2#
Norris is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Urabe tries to clinch but Norris moves away #TD2#
and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Urabe didn't expect that.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Norris manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris passes into side control, despite Urabe's attempt to control the position.
#SU2#
Norris decides to stand back up. #T1#
Urabe closes the distance but Norris moves to the side #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Urabe won't be happy with that.
Urabe bucks up and tries to throw Norris off but instead Norris has got his back!
Norris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Urabe doesn't escape. #SU2#
Norris stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Urabe darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urabe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Norris dives into side control.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##SU2#
Norris decides to stand back up.
Urabe darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Urabe won't be happy with that.
Urabe is looking to get back to his feet here but Norris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Urabe's back.
Norris biding his time, controlling Urabe. #T3##SU2#
Norris stands up.
Urabe tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but Norris passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Norris stands up out of the half guard.
Urabe wants to clinch#TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urabe is looking to stand back up but Norris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Urabe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urabe has a hand on Norris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Norris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2#
Norris stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Urabe tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urabe pushes Norris off but Norris dives into side control.
#SU2#
Norris stands up.
Urabe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control.
Urabe wants to get back to his feet but Norris is dominant here and he's now got Urabe's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Koya Urabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lange.
Lange closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
Norris won't allow Lange to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU2#
Norris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lange, up you get!
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Lange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Norris tries to counter it with a takedown but Lange pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lange wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Lange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lange wants to clinch.
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
Lange misses with the combination.
Lange tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
Lange shoots in but no luck this time.
Norris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lange is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
#T3#
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Lange looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Norris tries to counter it with a takedown but Lange pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lange is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Norris decides to return to a standing position.
Lange looks to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Norris stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Lange closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Lange didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lange has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Norris with the counter takedown but Lange avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lange tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lange won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Norris decides to stand back up. Norris steps back and let's Lange get back to his feet.
Lange throws a chopping leg kick but Norris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Norris tries to counter it with a takedown but Lange pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Lange misses #TD2#
so Norris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lange wants to get back to his feet but Norris passes into half guard.
Sub Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Lange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Norris decides to stand and escape the position.
Lange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norris defends well and Lange ends up having to push Norris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Norris tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Artie Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Lange closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lange prevents Norris from standing back up.
#SUB#
Lange is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lange to get the leverage.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Lange is controlling him well. #ES2#
Norris pushes Lange off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Norris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Artie Lange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris with the counter takedown but Lange avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange moves in looking to clinch but Norris pushes him off.
Lange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norris with the counter takedown but Lange avoids it easily.#TD#
Lange looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Norris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lange throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown. Lange fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Norris stands and steps away. Lange gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lange throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Lange's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lange duly obliges. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Lange.
Norris with the counter takedown but Lange avoids it easily.
Lange throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Lange didn't expect that.
Norris is standing up over Lange. Lange looks to escape but Norris dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Lange tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Norris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lange dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lange misses with a wild combination.
Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norris avoids it really well and circles away.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Norris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Lange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Lange closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norris to the mat! Norris manages to get full guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Lange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris wants to stand and escape but Lange is having none of it.
Norris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lange wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position. #T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Norris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lange is pressed up against the cage. Norris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lange down to the mat. Lange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris feints the counter takedown.
Norris leaves Lange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lange has a takedown stuffed.
Norris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lange wants to slow Norris down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris with the counter takedown but Lange avoids it easily.
Artie Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lange looks to clinch #TD2#
so Norris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lange is looking to stand back up but Norris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lange. #REVR##SU2#
Norris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lange doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris feints the counter takedown.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
Lange is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Norris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lange with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Norris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lange's guard.
Norris is standing up over Lange. Lange looks to escape but Norris dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norris 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
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