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Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu     
Date:   Apr 06, 2024
#R1#
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hun does it's job there.
Hun avoids the body shot from Norling.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Hun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hun has knocked Norling down with a huge combo! Hun steps away and waves a wobbly Norling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Norling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling throws a leg kick
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Norling.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling scores with a jab. Hun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Hun.#T1#
Hun stuns Norling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hun.
Hun throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling misses with a body punch
and Hun counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Norling is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Attila Hun!
During a confident post fight interview, Attila Hun thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
Norling slips under a jab.
Costeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costeau tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling throws out a counter right but Costeau avoids it with no problem.
Costeau delivers a nice body kick.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Costeau.
A head kick from Costeau lands but Norling takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norling misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Costeau moves into the clinch.
Norling tries to circle away but Costeau has him pinned against the cage.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling dodges the punch combination from Costeau.
Raphaƫl Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norling at a distance. #T1#
Costeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Costeau misses its target.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costeau. Costeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Costeau with the inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Costeau gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costeau takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Costeau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.#T3#
Costeau throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Costeau! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Costeau to his feet! Costeau is in big trouble!
Costeau tries to land a front kick but Norling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Costeau lands with a nice combination. Norling backs away looking to recover.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Costeau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Costeau looks to clinch but Norling throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Costeau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024
#R1#
Silver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norling throws a wild body kick that Silver sees coming a mile off.
Norling throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Norling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver cracks Norling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Norling blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Norling pushes him off.
Silver throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Silver as he checks the leg kick.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver with a hook.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Norling's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norling duly obliges. #T2#
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!
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver lands a nice hook to Norling's body. Norling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Silver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.
Silver misses with a double jab.
Silver wants to clinch.#T3#
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norling lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
Silver throws a leg kick but Norling moved away.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away. #CL#
Silver closes the distance and pushes Norling back into the cage.
Silver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norling backwards. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Silver misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver takes one on the button.
Silver misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Silver throws a low kick, looking for Norling's leg but Norling calmly moves out of range.
Silver lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Silver backing away here, and Norling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Norling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver scores with a hook to the body. Norling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nils Norling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Silver takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Silver wants to clinch up but Norling keeps it at a distance.
Norling only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silver cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver scores with a nice head shot.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses the body punch
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver misses with a double jab
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Silver tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norling walks into a stiff left hand from Silver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norling.
Silver blocks a leg kick.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver blocks a head kick by Norling.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver misses the body punch
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Silver.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver throws out a leg kick but Norling moves out of range and Silver only half commits.
Silver tries to clinch up but Norling circles away and keeps his distance.
Norling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Norling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Silver clinches.
Silver tries a knee to the head but Norling blocks it.
Silver blocking some punches.
Norling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norling working aggressively here.
Silver gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norling blocks it with crossed arms.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
Norling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Norling blocks a body shot from Silver. #BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Norling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Norling.
Silver throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Terry Silver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Norling moves out of range.
Norling was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norling throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Silver tries to clinch
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver finds it's way round the side to connect with Norling's head.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Silver counters with a good, hard body kick but Norling shrugs it off.
Norling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Silver thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling. #CL#
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Silver. Silver maintains the clinch.
Silver keeps control of Norling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Silver lands a good knee to the midsection. Norling won't want to take too many of those.
Norling misses with a punch to the body.
Norling blocks a body shot from Silver.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Silver lands with a right to the head.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Norling prevents a body shot from Silver. #T2#
Silver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
Silver tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Silver tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling blocks a body shot from Silver.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Silver.
Norling misses with a low kick.#T3#
A jab from Silver finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver misses with a looping left.#KD#
Silver steps into range and cracks Norling with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Norling flops backwards and Silver dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Norling is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nils Norling's cut even more.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norling is still in real trouble! Can Silver finish him?
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norling on the ground.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver looking to pass the guard.
Silver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Silver looking to sit in guard and control but Norling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver working a defensive guard but Norling manages to pass into side control anyway.
Silver is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Norling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silver 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Silver!

After the big win, Terry Silver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Magrath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norling connects with a nice looking jab.
Magrath takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Norling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magrath in his tracks.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath swings for the body but Norling moves out of range.
Magrath misses the jab.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Norling with the inside leg kick.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Norling works Magrath's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Norling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Magrath digs a good body shot into Norling's ribs.
Magrath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Norling defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Magrath.
Magrath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Norling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norling walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Despite the aggression on Norling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Norling misses the body punch
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath throws a push kick but Norling slaps the foot to one side.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling throws a poor cross that misses
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
Magrath slips a jab from Norling.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath is breathing heavily.
Norling throws a right hand that Magrath ducks under and follows up with a left that Magrath also avoids with ease.
Jab by Magrath.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Norling. That snapped Magrath's head back.
Norling throws a chopping leg kick but Magrath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Norling avoids the body shot from Magrath.
A shot to the liver by Norling. Beautiful body shot.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Norling avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Magrath dodges the punch combination from Norling.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Norling stalks Magrath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magrath's face. Magrath staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Nice body punch from Norling. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Norling misses.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath ducks right into an uppercut from Norling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Magrath was looking to counter with a kick there.
Norling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Norling misses the shot to the body.
Magrath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath moves out of range of the leg kick from Norling.
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath misses with a jab to the body
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling misses with a double jab.
Norling throws a wild body kick that Magrath sees coming a mile off.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Norling misses.
Norling misses with the combination.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Magrath might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Norling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magrath's head backwards.
A jab from Magrath finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magrath.
Norling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Magrath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magrath throws a low kick but Norling moves out of range easily. #T2#
Norling throws a nice looking combination but Magrath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
As Magrath backs off Norling throws a huge counter combo but Magrath manages to avoid it all.
Magrath slips under a jab from Norling.
Magrath cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Magrath. That snapped Norling's head back.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magrath throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.#T3#
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Norling misses with a looping left.
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.#T4#
Magrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Norling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magrath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norling momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling lands with an uppercut that bounces Magrath off the cage and back into range.
Norling swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Norling misses the jab.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Norling misses.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Norling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Norling does no damage.
Magrath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norling. Norling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norling misses with a left hand
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling slips a straight right by Magrath.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling shapes to counter with a head kick.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.#T1#
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magrath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magrath lands with a shot to the body.
Norling throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Norling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magrath momentarily.
Norling throws a low kick, looking for Magrath's leg but Magrath calmly moves out of range.
Norling tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Norling! Magrath is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1#
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Norling's side.
Norling throws a leg kick that misses.
Norling throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Norling 's knee.
Norling looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
A low kick lands for Norling.
Norling misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norling avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano missing with knees to the body. #T1#
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Norling looks winded!
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano 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!
Marciano lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Norling working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Marciano. #T2#
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Norling's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norling is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Norling is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norling lands a left hand.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Norling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Marciano. #T3#
Marciano landing knees to the body.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano is working Norling over against the cage.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano working Norling over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Norling is rocked!
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norling.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Marciano lands a big right hand that sends Norling crashing to the mat! Marciano stays standing though and waves Norling back to his feet!
Norling is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marciano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Norling crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Norling's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023
#R1#
Norling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Talvela's sensitive parts.
Norling misses with a leg kick
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Talvela. Talvela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talvela lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Talvela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Talvela cracks Norling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Norling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Talvela finish him? #ROC2#Norling is rocked!
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!
Talvela drops Norling with a straight right hand, right on the button! Talvela follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023
#R1#
Norling scores with a body shot.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norling on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jim Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.#CUT#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling misses with a two punch combination.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
Norling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norling misses with a wild combination.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Norling is wise to it.#T1#
Norling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
We've been informed that Wright 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.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling lands with an overhand left.
Norling throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norling slips a straight right by Wright.
Norling misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Norling thumps Wright with a low kick.#T2#
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norling misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Norling is rocked!
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Norling throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Norling! Wright lets Norling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Nils Norling's cut is getting worse.
Wright gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright sizes up Norling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#That has opened up Carter Wright's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling scores with a decent looking hook.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norling walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Norling moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norling lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norling with a body shot.
Wright defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Norling
and Wright counters with a huge head kick that drops Norling! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Wright!
Our winner, Carter Wright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C250: Albatross vs Apollo III     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
Benny tries to score with a low kick but Norling moves his leg out of the way.
Norling looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Norling.
Norling connects with a right hand. Benny shakes it off.
Benny has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benny misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norling slips a straight right by Benny.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norling walks into a straight right hand from Benny.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benny misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
Norling appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jim Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Benny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benny is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norling.#T1#
Norling lands with an overhand left.
Benny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Norling misses.
Norling throws a leg kick but Benny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norling looks to throw a body kick
and Benny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Benny scores with a punch to the head.
Benny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norling moves forwards but Benny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling throws a hook but Benny blocks it.
Norling throws a poor cross that misses
and Benny counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benny thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Benny looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Norling quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Benny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norling misses the shot to the body.
Benny throws a sloppy body shot
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Benny throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Decent striking displayed by Benny there.
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benny wants to land a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Benny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Benny. That snapped Norling's head back.
Benny scores with a body shot.
Norling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norling checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norling.
Benny dodges the punch combination from Norling.
Benny throws a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Benny misses the shot to the body.
Benny checks a leg kick nicely.
Benny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norling.
Benny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norling throws a right hand that misses
and Benny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Benny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benny tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Norling misses
and Benny counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Norling is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Benny jabs Norling right on the nose. Norling blinks but takes it well.
Benny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Benny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but D.C. Benny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Norling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Benny. Benny maintains the clinch.
Norling is trying to break the clinch but Benny has him pressed against the cage.
Benny swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Benny gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benny throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Benny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benny throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Benny misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Benny lands an overhand right.
Benny misses with a low kick. #T1#
Norling thuds his right hand into Benny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Benny moved out of range.
Norling with the inside leg kick.
Benny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norling misses with a left hand
and Benny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norling has time to react.
Benny misses with a hook
and Norling counters with an inside leg kick.
Benny avoids the head kick by Norling.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A low kick from Norling is predictable there
and Benny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Norling misses.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norling lands a body shot.
Benny misses with a looping left.
Benny lands with an overhand left.
Benny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Norling.
Benny feints a counter leg kick.
Benny swings for the body but Norling moves out of range.
Norling blocks a low kick nicely.
Benny throws a low kick but Norling moves out of range easily.
Norling swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Norling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benny connects with a body shot.
Benny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norling.
Norling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benny in his tracks.
Norling blocks a leg kick.
Benny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Norling lands a left and a right that send Benny crashing to the mat, dazed. Norling thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Benny is rocked!#CUT#It looks like D.C. Benny has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benny is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Benny.
Benny seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benny.
Norling misses with a wild combination.
Benny slips a straight right by Norling.
Benny flicks out a counter leg kick but Norling steps away.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Benny moves forwards but Norling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benny lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but D.C. Benny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benny throws a hook but Norling avoids it easily.
Benny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Benny throws a good cross that connects.
Benny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norling at a distance.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benny.
Benny flicks out a counter leg kick but Norling steps away.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Benny pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Benny misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norling prevents a body shot from Benny.
Benny misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norling.
Norling blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benny lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Benny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Benny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D.C. Benny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benny misses with a straight left.
Benny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benny.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norling tries to score with a low kick but Benny moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Benny tries to move into range but Norling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Benny does it's job there.
Benny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norling is out of range and Benny settles back down.
Benny throws a leg kick but Norling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benny lands a head shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Norling has knocked Benny down with a huge combo! Norling steps away and waves a wobbly Benny back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Benny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norling lands a body shot. #T3#
Norling misses with a hook to the body
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benny cracks Norling with an open hand slap.
Benny misses with a hook
and Benny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
A jab from Norling misses.
Benny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Benny misses the jab.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benny cracks Norling with a good jab.#ROC2#Norling is rocked!#T4#
Benny throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD#
Norling cracks Benny with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Norling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Benny to stand back up!
Benny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Benny moves away and avoids it.
Benny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
Norling wobbles Benny with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Norling dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Benny to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: C246: Albatross vs Bualuang II     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Vice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norling is fending him off so far but Vice persists. Nope, Norling circles away and we're back to standing.
Vice goes for a double leg but Norling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norling continues to drive forward.
Vice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miami Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Norling on the inside.
Norling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norling working hard to break the clinch.
Vice is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Vice pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Norling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norling controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vice working for a triangle but Norling defends it easily.
Norling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vice is proving hard to escape from.
Vice seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Vice looking for a guillotine here but Norling defends easily.
Vice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norling is one step ahead there.
Vice trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer.
Norling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vice's guard.#SUB#
Vice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norling defends well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vice wants to control but Norling passes easily into half guard.
Vice is trying to control but can't.
Vice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vice trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Norling pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vice tries to hold on but Norling pushes him away.
Vice is desperately trying to improve his position but Norling has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Norling misses with a head shot.
Vice is working to get back to half guard.
Vice is working hard here to advance position.
Norling avoids the attempt from Vice to control.
Norling controlling from the full mount.
Norling throws some wild stikes that Vice manages to avoid easily.
Vice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vice tries to hold on but Norling pushes him away. #T4#
Vice is working to get back to half guard.
Norling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vice gets back to half guard.
Vice trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SU2#
Norling stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Norling moves away from the strike by Vice.
Norling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vice defends it well.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Vice's head but Vice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Vice as he checks the leg kick.
Vice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norling sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Vice has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vice tries to score a body lock takedown but Norling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vice takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Norling lands a lovely overhand right.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miami Vice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vice slips a straight right by Norling.
Vice appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vice shoots for a double leg takedown but Norling sprawls well. He's pushed Vice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vice blocks a jab.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Vice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norling circles away.
Norling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vice misses with a takedown attempt - Norling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miami Vice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vice throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice dives in and grabs Norling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norling pushes down on Vice's head and hops out.
Norling looks to land a combination but Vice avoids it well.
Vice ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Vice shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Vice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Norling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norling lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vice is looking to close the distance but Norling sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vice crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vice is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
Norling scores with a spinning back kick!
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
Norling blocks a head kick by Perkele.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling backing away here, and Perkele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Perkele moves into the clinch.
Norling tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele leaning against his opponent.
Norling blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Norling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Perkele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele lands a left hand.
Norling is trying to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Norling. #T1#
Perkele misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Perkele. #BC#
Norling manages to break the clinch.
Perkele with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perkele.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norling.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
Perkele connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norling throws a body kick that misses
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Perkele has managed to clinch.
Norling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling. #T2##BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norling misses with a two punch combination.
Norling scores with a leg kick.
Perkele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling sets himself, and Perkele steps forward looking for the clinch! Norling avoids it this time.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.#ROC2#Norling is rocked!
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Norling throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Norling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norling throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Norling only half commits.
Perkele tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Perkele with a jab.
Norling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele lands the left hand.
Perkele slips a straight right by Norling.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling scores with a jab to the jaw.
Norling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Perkele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Perkele closes the distance and pushes Norling back into the cage.
Perkele avoiding damage.
Norling is trying to force a seperation but Perkele has the dominant position.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling. #T4#
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Norling tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Norling back against the cage.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Norling misses with some punches.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norling up against the cage.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Perkele.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Norling blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norling misses with a hook.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Norling changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Norling.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norling connects with a crisp jab.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Norling misses.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norling momentarily.
Norling throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.#T1#
Perkele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
Norling tries to move into range but Perkele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele seems to be stalking Norling here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Norling drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: C233: Albatross vs Femme     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023
#R1#
Voluspa shoots in but Norling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling lands a left hand.
Voluspa wants to take the fight to the mat but Norling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norling pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Voluspa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Norling is trying to keep an underhook but Voluspa manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Voluspa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Voluspa throws a strike but Norling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Norling wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Voluspa preventing the sweep. #T1#
Voluspa working some strikes from top position.
Norling wants to stand and escape but Voluspa is having none of it.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa is working Norling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norling wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norling looking to control.
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Voluspa landing with the ground and pound.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Voluspa stands up over Norling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voluspa.
Norling wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa works over Norling with some ground and pound from guard.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it. #SUB2#
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Norling's legs - danger averted.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom. #T4#
Norling trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Voluspa trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Norling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norling 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norling lands an overhand right.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Voluspa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norling stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Norling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norling with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Norling throws a front kick aimed at Voluspa's knee but Voluspa avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Norling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norling misses with a body punch.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voluspa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Norling lands.
Voluspa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Norling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
Norling gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Voluspa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Norling lands a right hand. #BC2#
Norling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Norling. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norling misses with the head strike.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norling regains guard immediately.

Norling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Voluspa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Norling.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling throws a leg kick but Voluspa checks it.
Voluspa throws a big counter combination but Norling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Norling.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norling.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Voluspa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Voluspa. Voluspa maintains the clinch.
Nils Norling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Norling manages to break the clinch.
Norling misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Norling has knocked Voluspa down with a huge combo! Norling steps away and waves a wobbly Voluspa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Voluspa is rocked!
Voluspa doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Oh Voluspa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into Norling's guard.
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.
Norling pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Norling is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Voluspa seems to have got his legs back now.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voluspa throws a strike but Norling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norling tries to free his leg and advance position but Voluspa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voluspa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
Voluspa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Norling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards. #T4##BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voluspa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voluspa backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Norling lands a big right hand that sends Voluspa crashing to the mat! Norling stays standing though and waves Voluspa back to his feet!
Voluspa bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Norling comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Voluspa falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Voluspa was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
A very excited looking Nils Norling rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023
#R1#
Pierre throws a hook to the side of Norling's head but Norling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Pierre backs away, Norling returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Pierre closes the distance and pushes Norling back into the cage.
Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierre can't get the takedown.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Norling.
Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Norling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierre.
Pierre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Norling avoids it well.
Norling appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Pierre tries to clinch up but Norling circles away and keeps his distance.
Norling half committed to a counter leg kick.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Pierre scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Norling gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the cage.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
Pierre misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Pierre! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pierre to his feet! Pierre is in big trouble!
Pierre wants to clinch up but Norling keeps it at a distance.
Norling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pierre.
Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Pierre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorling.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Pierre tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Norling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Norling counters with a good low kick that Pierre was not able to check.
Pierre scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Norling moves out of range.
Norling is looking for a counter combo.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Pierre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Pierre. Pierre maintains the clinch. #BC#
Norling breaks the clinch.
Norling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierre tries to clinch
and Norling counters with a series of strikes. Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Pierre dives in and grabs Norling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norling pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.#T3#
Pierre dives in and grabs Norling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norling pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Norling counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pierre looks winded!
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Norling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling leaves Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Norling connects with a leg kick.
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Pierre.
Norling tests Pierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.#T4#
Pierre scores with a three punch combo!
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Pierre connects with a body shot that sends Norling's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre goes for a double leg but Norling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norling continues to drive forward.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Pierre misses with a hook
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Norling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Norling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierre somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
George Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling tries to land a front kick but Pierre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Pierre both land. Nice combination.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Norling's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
Norling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Norling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Norling.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick there by Norling.#T2#
Pierre misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pierre really felt that one!
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norling counters with a nice leg kick. #T3##KD#
Norling lands a big head kick that sends Pierre tumbling to the mat! Norling takes a step backwards and waves Pierre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pierre is rocked!
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
It looked like Norling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norling feints and then cracks Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierre down.
Pierre misses with a body punch #KD#
and Norling counters with a nice right hand that sends Pierre toppling to the canvas! Pierre scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norling finish him?!
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?#CUT#That has opened up George Pierre's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Norling counters with a right hand to the body.
Norling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierre misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a huge left! Pierre is in big trouble! He's backing up but Norling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pierre from any more damage. A dominating finish by Norling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
In his post fight interview, Nils Norling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday     
Date:   Aug 06, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice cross by Anubis.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Norling. #CL2#
Anubis clinches with his opponent.
Norling is trying to break the clinch but Anubis has him pressed against the cage.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head.
Anubis scores with a hook to the body.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anubis pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anubis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Norling throws a sloppy head kick
and Anubis counters with a nice body kick.
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Anubis unleashes a big counter combination but Norling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jim Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Norling.#CL2#
Anubis pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike.
Anubis blocking some punches.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis has Norling pressed against the cage, preventing Norling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anubis tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Anubis controls his hands. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Anubis.
Norling pushes Anubis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anubis tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anubis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norling.
Nice body punch from Norling.
Anubis misses with a body punch.
A short right from Anubis on the inside.
Anubis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Norling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
Anubis tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Anubis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anubis can turn it around.
Anubis keeps control of Norling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Anubis.
Anubis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Anubis lands an uppercut.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Anubis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short right from Anubis.
Anubis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anubis pushes Norling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norling can't break the clinch.
Anubis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Anubis fails to land.
Anubis scores with a shoulder strike.
Norling tries to throw a body punch but Anubis avoids it by throwing Norling back against the cage. #BC#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norling takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Norling moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anubis walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Anubis.
Norling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anubis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anubis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anubis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anubis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling. #T1#
Anubis misses with a kick to the body.
Anubis pushes Norling away with a front kick.
Anubis slips under a jab from Norling.
Anubis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anubis scores with the left hand. Norling knows he should have avoided that one.
Norling throws a leg kick but Anubis moved away.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Anubis as he connects with a hook.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anubis throws a sloppy head kick and Norling moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Anubis drops Norling with a beautiful combination! Norling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anubis is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Norling is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Norling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Nils Norling's cut is getting worse.
Anubis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Norling does no damage.
Anubis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norling blocks the body kick. #T4#
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Anubis counters with a left to the body.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Norling throws a chopping leg kick but Anubis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norling has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab lands there for Anubis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anubis. That's going to slow Norling down.
Norling misses with a hook.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anubis has knocked Norling down with a huge combo! Anubis steps away and waves a wobbly Norling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis moves in close and cracks Norling with a massive right hand! Norling, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Anubis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walad Anubis!
Walad Anubis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
Ape has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ape throws a shot to the body.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Ape moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Norling blocks it. #BC2#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Ape misses
and Norling counters with a two punch combo.
Ape lands a high kick!
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape unleashes a big counter combination but Norling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ape throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Norling counters with a nice right hand that sends Ape toppling to the canvas! Ape scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norling finish him?!#ROC#Ape is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Norling darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ape's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Norling before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
In his post fight interview, Nils Norling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey throws a low kick but Norling moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling misses with a hook.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norling.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norling.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey thows a body kick. Norling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norling ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey. #T2#
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Norling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Norling throws a big counter head kick but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey with a hook.
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!#KD#
Monkey sends Norling crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Monkey is motioning to the referee to let Norling up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Norling is rocked!
A shot to the body from Norling misses
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Monkey misses.
A nice side step and Norling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Monkey backing away here, and Norling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey scores with the left hand. Norling knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norling's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Nils Norling's cut even more.#T4#
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Monkey pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Monkey finish him?
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.#KD#
Monkey cracks Norling with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Monkey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norling to stand back up!
Monkey cracks Norling with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spider Monkey!
Spider Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Norling with the inside leg kick.
Norling 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.
Marciano lands with a shot to the body.
Norling throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Marciano clinches up against the cage.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Norling misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.#BC#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norling throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling throws a big counter combination but Marciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norling misses with a leg kick
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norling misses with the combination.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Norling fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marciano just manages to avoid it.
Norling tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.#T3#
Norling looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Norling throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
Norling misses with a leg kick.
Marciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
Norling throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Norling toppling to the canvas! Norling scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marciano finish him?!#ROC2#Norling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling cracks Marciano with a good jab.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Norling looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Norling blocks it well.#KD2#
Marciano lands a big head kick that sends Norling tumbling to the mat! Marciano takes a step backwards and waves Norling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Marciano is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Norling misses the target.
Marciano is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Norling swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Norling wants to land a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Marciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Norling sprawling to the canvas! Norling rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marciano finish him?!
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norling misses with a straight left.
Norling swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Norling! Marciano lets Norling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Nils Norling's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Marciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marciano walks into a jab.
Marciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling scores with a nice body kick.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Norling misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norling throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Norling misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Norling! Marciano lets Norling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Norling checks a low kick from Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norling connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norling is able to avoid easily.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling scores with a shot to the body.
Marciano fakes the leg kick and cracks Norling in the body.
Marciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marciano walks into a jab.#T2#
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Norling is looking for a counter combo.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling misses with a looping right.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Norling was not able to check.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target. #CL2#
Marciano drives through and clinches with Norling against the cage.
Marciano tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Marciano tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano. #T4#
Norling is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Norling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Norling moves his leg out of the way.
Norling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Marciano pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norling or not.
Mikey Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norling working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!

An out of breath Mikey Marciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II     
Date:   May 14, 2023
#R1#
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Man forces Norling back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling counters with a left to the body.
Norling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Man throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
A good leg kick by Man. #T1#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Norling.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norling just manages to avoid it.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man jabs Norling right on the nose. Norling blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Norling misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Norling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norling lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man lands a nice hook to Norling's body. Norling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Man misses.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Norling works Man's body with a nice hook.
Man throws a leg kick
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Norling lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Norling misses.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norling.
Norling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man slips under a jab from Norling.
A punch lands to the side of Norling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man tries to clinch up
and Norling counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.
Norling moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Norling was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man lands with a cross.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man digs a right hand into Norling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norling's gas tank.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man lands a body punch.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
Norling blocking some punches.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling blocking some punches.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Norling in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Man. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Norling's head.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Norling counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man connects with a right hand. Norling shakes it off.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Norling throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Man tenderised Norling's leg. Norling is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man scores with a body shot.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Man misses.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man blocks a head kick by Norling. #CL#
Man pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Man is working Norling over against the cage.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norling's efforts to push away.#BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Norling counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check. #CL#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Norling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man throws a head kick that Norling semi-blocks.
Man connects with a leg kick.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Man throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
A head kick from Man lands but Norling takes it in his stride. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Man.
Norling thumps Man with a low kick.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it. #T2#
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Norling misses.
Man cracks Norling with an open hand slap.
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Norling counters with a leg kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man thumps Norling with a low kick.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Norling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Norling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Norling's belly button to the back.
Norling tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man throws a leg kick but Norling moved away.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Man throws a low kick but Norling moves out of range easily.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man scores with a leg kick.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norling needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Man thuds his right hand into Norling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!

Our winner, Matrix Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C186: Dos Anjos vs Ji Woo     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
Yrkje slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
Norling misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yrkje. That's going to slow Norling down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Yrkje'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 right from Norling.
Norling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Yrkje to work.
Yrkje misses with the head strike.
Norling lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Yrkje.
Norling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Norling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Norling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yrkje lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling blocking some punches. #T1#
Norling misses with some punches.
A short right from Norling.
Norling is looking to break free of the clinch but Yrkje has double underhooks.
Yrkje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yrkje is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norling is keeping busy.
Norling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Norling working hard to break the clinch.
Yrkje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yrkje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
Norling working aggressively here.
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Norling manages to break the clinch.
Yrkje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yrkje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yrkje punishes Norling's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Yrkje gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yrkje lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling lands a hook that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling working hard to break the clinch.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yrkje digs a right hand underneath Norling's ribcage. Norling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yrkje.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Norling takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Yrkje lands with a cross.
A big right from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Yrkje takes the fight into the clinch.
Yrkje scores with a shoulder strike.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling lands with a left to the head.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
Norling misses with some punches.
Yrkje lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
Norling misses with the head strike.
Norling misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Yrkje.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Norling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yrkje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norling prevents a body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yrkje misses with the head strike.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yrkje misses with the head strike.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yrkje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Yrkje lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yrkje working aggressively here.
Norling blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yrkje. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yrkje misses with a body shot
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yrkje. That's going to slow Norling down.
Yrkje lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yrkje connects with a looping right hand.
Toby Keith Yrkje is winning the standup battle so far.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Yrkje cracks Norling with an open hand slap.
Yrkje connects with a solid leg kick.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norling!
Norling swats away the attempt to clinch by Yrkje.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yrkje connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norling momentarily.
Yrkje throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Norling counters with a nice right hand that sends Yrkje toppling to the canvas! Yrkje scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norling finish him?!#ROC2#Yrkje is rocked!
Norling throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Oh Yrkje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yrkje tries to clinch
and Norling counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: C180: Blank vs Line     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Norling defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adderley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norling throws a leg kick that misses.
Norling backing away here, and Adderley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Adderley misses.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
A nice side step and Adderley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adderley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adderley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adderley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adderley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Adderley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norling!
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Adderley moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
A jab from Norling misses.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling thuds his right hand into Adderley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adderley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norling under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Adderley.
Adderley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
Norling 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.#CL2#
Adderley takes the fight into the clinch.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adderley throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
Adderley is looking to clinch.
Adderley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adderley's head backwards.
Norling throws a hook but Adderley avoids it easily.
Norling lunges at Adderley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adderley's hand.
Norling scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Adderley moves into range and clinches up with Norling.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling can't break the clinch.
Adderley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Adderley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norling misses with a lunging right hand
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley slips a jab from Norling.
Adderley moves away from the strike by Norling.
Adderley takes one on the button.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adderley.
A big right from Norling misses.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Norling is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norling blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Norling half committed to a counter leg kick.
Norling swinging wildly here. #T3#
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Adderley jabs Norling right on the nose. Norling blinks but takes it well.
Adderley slips a jab from Norling.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adderley.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adderley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adderley tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling connects with a single shot there.
Adderley cracks Norling with a good jab.
Adderley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling lands a lovely overhand right.
Adderley swinging wildly here.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling misses with a hook.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
Adderley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Norling slips a jab and a cross from Adderley.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Adderley slips a straight right by Norling.
Adderley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Norling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norling lands a jab-cross combination.
Adderley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Norling misses with a left hand
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Adderley staying out of range there.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norling misses with a shot to the body
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Norling misses.
Adderley scores with a punch to the head.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norling.
Norling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Norling slips the punch.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling throws a leg kick but Adderley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adderley.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norling.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
Norling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley takes one to the chin there.
Norling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adderley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adderley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norling finds it's way round the side to connect with Adderley's head. #T1#
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling takes one on the button.
Norling with a hook.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley sizes up Norling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adderley can do to turn this around?
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Adderley.
A jab from Norling misses.
Adderley moves away from the strike by Norling.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adderley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Adderley saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Adderley blocks a jab.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
Adderley tries to work over Norling's front leg with a kick but Norling checks it. #T2#
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norling misses the shot to the body.
Adderley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norling plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Nils Norling is winning the standup battle so far.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling throws a right hand that misses
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norling cracks Adderley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adderley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adderley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norling.
A big right from Adderley misses.
Norling with a nice cross.
A jab from Norling misses.
Adderley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Adderley has Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adderley is trying to break free.#T3#
Adderley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Adderley pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Adderley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adderley looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norling misses with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a three punch combo that has Norling backing up. Norling nods at Adderley to acknowledge the strikes.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
As Norling backs off Adderley throws a huge counter combo but Norling manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Norling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley lands a head kick. Norling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adderley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.#T4#
Norling lands a nice shot to the body.
Adderley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norling.
Adderley throws a head kick but Norling moves out of range.
Norling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Adderley forces Norling back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Adderley lands a damaging elbow.
Norling blocks an elbow strike from Adderley.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Adderley.
Norling blocks an elbow strike from Adderley.
Norling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adderley's elbow.
Norling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adderley's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adderley throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nils Norling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adderley tries a head kick but it misses.
Adderley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Adderley as he connects with a hook.
Adderley throws a hook to the side of Norling's head but Norling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adderley doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norling. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adderley moves out of range of the leg kick from Norling.
Norling connects with a single shot there.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adderley looks for the body kick but Norling saw that one coming.
Norling misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Adderley doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling lands a nice hook to Adderley's body. Adderley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Adderley moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Norling misses with a looping right.
Adderley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adderley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Adderley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adderley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norling to score with a decent uppercut.
Adderley tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Adderley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norling blocks a low kick nicely.
Norling misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norling. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adderley moves out of range as Norling strikes.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Adderley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Nils Norling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Norling misses with a straight right.
Adderley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Adderley's head but Adderley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adderley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adderley was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Adderley throws a fast counter high kick but Norling manages to duck under it in time.
Adderley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norling.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adderley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling throws a right hand that Adderley ducks under and follows up with a left that Adderley also avoids with ease.#T3#
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adderley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adderley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adderley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adderley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Adderley ducks down to avoid it.
Adderley feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Norling.
Adderley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakeem Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adderley cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Adderley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Norling throws the left hand but Adderley avoids the punch easily.
Norling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Norling misses with a looping left.
Norling tries to move into range but Adderley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley throws a front kick aimed at Norling's knee but Norling avoids it well.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Adderley tries to clinch up but Norling circles away and keeps his distance.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adderley throws a hook to the side of Norling's head but Norling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norling moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Norling needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.
Adderley misses with the combination.
Norling moves away from the strike by Adderley.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adderley lands an overhand right.
Adderley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adderley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norling, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!

Post fight, Nils Norling stared into the camera and said 'Tick....tock...tick....tock...tick...tock...someone's time is slowly running out...someone will go to sleep for good.'.

 

Event: C174: Kahn vs Williams     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Norling slips a straight right by Man.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Man slips under a jab from Norling.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Man misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Man throws a hook but Norling avoids it easily.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling with a hook.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norling takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norling blocks a jab.
Norling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Norling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Norling throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Norling misses with a body kick.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norling lands the left hand.
Man throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man cracks Norling with a good jab.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norling 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.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norling throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norling under the eye.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norling if he has to take too many more of those.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Norling had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Man moves away from the strike by Norling.
Man misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Man misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Man throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norling. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Norling with a nice calf kick.
Man throws out a loose jab but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Norling misses.
Norling falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Norling misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling throws a jab when Man was well out of range.#T4#
Norling slips under a jab from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Norling avoids it.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norling on the side of the head.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man keeps Norling at a distance using the push kick.
Norling misses with a hook.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Norling throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man misses with a low kick as Norling jumps back.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Norling misses the target.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Norling throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norling misses with a head kick.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norling!
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man misses with a body shot.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norling.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Norling tries a head kick but it misses.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling jabs at Man's body.#T1#
Man throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man slips under a jab from Norling.
Norling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
Man misses with a looping right.
Norling lands a lovely overhand right.
Norling staying out of range there.
Man slips a jab from Norling.
Norling throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Norling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Norling might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Man throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norling will feel that in the morning.
Norling has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a head kick that Norling semi-blocks.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man jabs Norling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Man throws a front kick that sends Norling stumbling back into the cage.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man is looking to slow Norling down with leg kicks.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Norling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norling misses with a hook.
Norling misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Norling will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Man.
A big right from Norling misses.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Norling checks a leg kick.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Norling with a jab.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man jabs at Norling's body.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a straight right.
Norling connects with a single shot there.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling counters with a right hand to the body.
Norling misses with a hook.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Norling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling lands with a good body shot.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling misses the jab.
Man throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man looks for the body kick but Norling saw that one coming.
Man defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Norling throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Norling wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Norling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Man tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norling cracks Man with a good jab.
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Norling had a free shot at his head there.
Norling tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man slips a straight right by Norling.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
A nice side step and Man releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Norling misses with a straight left.
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Man misses.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norling's hands.
A jab from Norling misses.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheers as Norling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a hook to the side of Norling's head but Norling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Norling moves out of range easily.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norling defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Norling connects with a solid leg kick.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a hook but Norling avoids it easily.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norling throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Man releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling lands the left hand.
Man lands with a cross.
Norling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man thuds his right hand into Norling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man lands a body shot. #T3#
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man moves away from the strike by Norling.
Norling avoids the head kick by Man.
Norling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Norling's head.
That kick from Norling tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Norling misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Norling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man connects with a high kick.
Norling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man throws a head kick that Norling semi-blocks.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norling needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Man cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Norling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
Well Man 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!

A very excited looking Matrix Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C167: Kilgore vs Land     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023
#R1#
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rishkinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Norling.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling throws a sloppy body shot
and Rishkinov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norling really felt that one!
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rishkinov takes one to the side of the head.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Norling.
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rishkinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norling.#T2#
Norling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Norling.#ROC#Rishkinov is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Serhey Rishkinov's cut even more.#CL#
Rishkinov tries to keep at a distance but Norling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Norling lands a body shot.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Rishkinov.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rishkinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands. #T3#
Rishkinov tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Rishkinov has Norling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rishkinov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norling tumbling to the mat - Rishkinov dives into Norling's guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rishkinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving. #T4#
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rishkinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Norling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Norling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling throws a nice looking combination but Rishkinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Rishkinov lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rishkinov can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a right hand to the body.
Norling misses with a right hand
and Rishkinov counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norling avoids the head kick by Rishkinov.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nils Norling is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that misses
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling scores with a hook to the body. Rishkinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Norling counters with a nice right hand that sends Rishkinov toppling to the canvas! Rishkinov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norling finish him?!
Rishkinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Norling closes the distance and pushes Rishkinov back into the cage.#T2#
A short right from Norling on the inside.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Norling is leaning against Rishkinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards. #BC#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norling closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rishkinov! Norling dives in looking to finish! Rishkinov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
An out of breath Nils Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

 

Event: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Magomedov misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norling. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norling 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 Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norling.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norling scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norling.
Norling looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Norling coming out on top.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Norling is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Norling lands a right hook to the body.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Norling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Norling.
Norling sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Norling misses.
Norling misses with a double jab
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Norling.
Norling just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Norling flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norling. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Norling's head back.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Norling down.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Norling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.
Norling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Norling finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norling lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Norling stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norling misses with a body shot. #KD#
Magomedov lands a big head kick that sends Norling tumbling to the mat! Magomedov takes a step backwards and waves Norling back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Norling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Norling tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov punishes Norling's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Magomedov backs off Norling throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Norling misses.
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norling walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norling lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Norling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Norling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norling is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Norling connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Norling avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Norling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norling motions for Magomedov to come forward. Norling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Norling misses. #T4#
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a one-two to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with an inside leg kick.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Norling finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norling wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Norling scores with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Norling blocks the low kick.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Norling slips to the side
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T2#
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling misses with a low kick.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Norling moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Norling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norling.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Magomedov motions for Norling to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norling. #T3#
Norling misses with a looping left.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Norling's body.
Norling fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Norling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov wants to slow Norling down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#That has opened up Nils Norling's cut even more.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norling can pounce on him.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Norling's front leg with a kick but Norling checks it.
Norling slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Norling.
I think Norling 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!

An out of breath Nils Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Jan 04, 2023
#R1#
Helenius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norling throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Helenius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Helenius feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
Helenius cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helenius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Helenius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helenius tries to land a body kick
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Helenius connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Norling takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Norling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helenius.
Helenius connects with a crisp jab.
Helenius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helenius looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norling is looking for the big counter here.
Helenius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Helenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Helenius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norling will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Helenius lands.
Helenius fakes the leg kick and cracks Norling in the body.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helenius attempts a counter takedown but Norling avoids it well and moves away.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helenius. Helenius obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Helenius.#TD#
Helenius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Helenius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Helenius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Norling defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Helenius crashes against the mat.
Helenius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norling some visible discomfort.
Helenius working the ground and pound but Norling is defending the strikes.
Helenius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Norling taking punishment in the form of punches.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Helenius.#T4#
Helenius misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
Helenius misses with the ground and pound.
Helenius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Helenius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Norling taking a bit of punishment here - Helenius scoring with strikes.
Norling felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Helenius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Helenius cracks Norling with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Norling is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Helenius is controlling him well.
Helenius misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Helenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helenius but great work by Norling.
Helenius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Helenius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norling on his heels. He'll look to pass Norling's guard now, I'm sure.
Norling is looking to stand back up but Helenius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Norling. #REVB#
Rupert Helenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but Norling defending well.
Helenius prevents Norling from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius is looking to stall here but Norling recovers full guard.
Helenius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helenius throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Helenius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Helenius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Norling kicks Helenius off and gets to his feet.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norling slips a jab from Helenius.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helenius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helenius lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand. #T2#
Helenius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helenius throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the 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!
Helenius shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Helenius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Helenius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling throws a counter combo.#T3#
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helenius lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Helenius. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Norling slips a straight right by Helenius.
Helenius misses with an uppercut
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norling. Norling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Helenius misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Norling moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Helenius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Helenius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Norling throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Helenius misses with a looping left.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helenius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norling as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?#T1#
Helenius lands a jab.
Helenius throws a nice head kick!
Helenius misses with a head kick.
Norling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Helenius counters with a right hand to the body.
Helenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helenius cracks Norling with an open hand slap.
Helenius scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Helenius misses
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Helenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Helenius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helenius is in Norling's guard.

Norling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helenius throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.
Helenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Helenius shoots and misses #KD2#
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Helenius! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Helenius to his feet! Helenius is in big trouble!#ROC2#Helenius is rocked!
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Helenius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helenius feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helenius seems to have got his legs back now.
Norling moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Helenius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Norling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helenius digs a good hook to Norling's body.
Rupert Helenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norling swings widly with a right hand
and Helenius counters with a good low kick that Norling was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helenius. #T4#
Helenius fails with the takedown
and Norling counters with a huge left! Helenius is in big trouble! He's backing up but Norling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Helenius from any more damage. A dominating finish by Norling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Our winner, Nils Norling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Norling connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.
Kong cracks Norling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Kong misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong tries to clinch up but Norling circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norling sprawls well. Norling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.#CL#
Norling has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Norling has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Norling moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Norling is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Norling to the mat. Norling regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong prevents Norling from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Norling trying to control the position here.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Norling wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Kong wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Kong throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Norling's head back.
A jab from Kong misses.
Norling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Kong defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Kong tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Kong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norling sees it coming and defends easily.
Kong trying to control the action but Norling is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Norling is refusing to be controlled, as Kong sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kong is working for a kimura but Norling is defending it quite comfortably.
Norling is trying to stand back up but Kong is controlling him
Kong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong prevents Norling from improving his position.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Norling is defending well. #SUB2#
Kong is looking for a kimura but Norling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kong to get the leverage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norling keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norling.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Norling lands a slapping body shot.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong lands with a hook. Norling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Norling rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Norling lands with a right to the head.
Kong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong is trying to push Norling away but Norling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Kong jumps guard but Norling stands there with Kong around his waist. Kong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong jumps guard but Norling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.#BC2#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong wants to clinch.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kong misses with an uppercut
and Norling scores with a counter punch that sends Kong to the canvas! Norling smells blood - he's punishing Kong with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kong has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
An out of breath Nils Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BB 84 - McWrestler vs Man 3     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norling 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.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norling throws out a powerful jab.
Norling lands a nice shot to the body.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling misses with a looping left.
Jab from Norling.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Norling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norling is pulling down on Ortega's head. It's preventing any offense from Ortega, at least for the moment.
Ortega trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norling's guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norling is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega moves into full mount! Norling won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ortega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega looking to control but Norling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega lands a couple of good shots and Norling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ortega is not going to allow Norling to sit and survive in this position.
Norling avoids the strikes from Ortega.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ortega punishes Norling with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Ortega tightening his grip on Norling, looking for the choke. #T3#
Norling tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ortega landing strikes from the mount and Norling is in trouble!
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norling is looking to escape.
Ortega avoids the attempt from Norling to control.
Ortega fails to move to back control.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ortega punching from mount but Norling doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ortega controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ortega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Norling is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Ortega misses with a head shot.
Ortega moves to the back position.
Norling has hold of Ortega's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Norling looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ortega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Norling takes the fight into the clinch.
Norling avoids the elbow strike from Ortega, against the cage.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
A hook to the body from Norling.
Norling stops a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Norling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norling is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling lands a nice shot to the body.
Norling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norling lands an uppercut.
Norling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Norling.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Norling blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega wants to take the fight to the mat but Norling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norling is keeping busy.
Norling is working Ortega over against the cage.
Norling lands a shoulder strike.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Norling tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega throws an elbow but it misses.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling misses with some punches.
Ortega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norling.#T2#
Ortega slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling lands a shot to the body.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norling after a bit of a struggle.
Norling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega tries to land knees in the clinch but Norling avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Ortega. #T3#
Norling misses with some punches.
Norling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Norling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Nils Norling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
Norling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Ortega turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ortega manages to end up in side control.
Norling is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega prevents Norling from escaping the position.
Norling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortega's best efforts.#T4#
Norling is looking to improve his position.
Norling is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norling avoid being mounted?
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Norling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Norling is having none of it.
Norling wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Norling gets a clinch.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega trying to stall but Norling improves his position.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Norling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norling has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a kick to the body.
Norling scores with the left hand. Ortega knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Norling pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norling tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norling misses with a hook.
Nils Norling is winning the standup battle so far.
Norling stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Norling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Norling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortega looking to stall.
A short right from Ortega.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega tries to stall but Norling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norling is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norling digs a right hand into Ortega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortega's gas tank.
Good body shot from Norling.
Norling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norling lands a right hand.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Norling misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Norling digs a right hand into Ortega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortega's gas tank.
Ortega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norling scores with a hook to the body.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Norling.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortega misses with an elbow over the top.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Norling lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Norling as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Ortega is trying to trip Norling. He has hold of a leg but Norling is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ortega persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Norling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ortega presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
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!
Ortega blocking some punches.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Norling dodges an elbow strike from Ortega.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norling is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling lands a body punch.
Norling lands an uppercut.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega is trying to stall.
Norling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norling 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!

After winning the bout, Nils Norling thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Sanchez catches Norling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Norling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Norling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norling misses with a left hand
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norling throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez 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.
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Norling looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Norling throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norling clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Norling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Norling drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Norling digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Norling pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Norling.
Norling misses with the head strike.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling working aggressively here.
Norling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Norling lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T3#
Sanchez just leaning against Norling, taking a breather.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Norling back against the cage.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Norling misses with some punches.
Norling misses with some punches.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Norling.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Norling tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Norling.
Norling lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norling misses the shot to the body.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Norling as he connects with a hook.
Norling throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Norling throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norling throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling connects with a jab.
Norling tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Norling.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norling at a distance.
Norling cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.#CL#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Norling.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Norling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez has Norling pushed against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norling blocking some punches.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norling up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanchez pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Norling misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Norling.
Norling digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Nils Norling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling lands an uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Norling tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nils Norling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Norling misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norling staying out of range there.#CL2#
Norling clinches up against the cage.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Norling gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Norling improves position.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Norling blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Norling prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Norling working aggressively here.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez has Norling pressed against the cage.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez. #T2#
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Norling.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norling.
Norling tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
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!
A right hand to the body from Norling.
A left hand lands to the body for Norling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Norling misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Norling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Norling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Norling lands with a right to the head.
Norling working aggressively here.
Norling gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Norling improves position.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez. #T4#
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Norling.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Norling tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Norling.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norling tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norling scores with a shoulder strike.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Norling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Norling tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Norling misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norling 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!

Post fight, an emotional Nils Norling said 'I do see this fight as a start of my redemption story with my new management, hopegfully I will be back to my form from the beginning of my career'.

 

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Fitzgerald connects with a nice looking jab.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Norling.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Norling.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norling defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling misses with a body shot. #T1#
Norling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norling lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fitzgerald. Norling pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Post fight, an emotional Nils Norling said 'I do see this fight as a start of my redemption story with my new management, hopegfully I will be back to my form from the beginning of my career'.
In defeat, Greg Fitzgerald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Here we are again... I love knockin' some heads around but lately, it's been me own head getting knocked. I still got some stuff left, I ain't done, yet. Thanks for the extra motivation Norling.'.

 

Event: BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Lafayette throws a push kick but Norling slaps the foot to one side.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Lafayette. Those never looked like landing.
Lafayette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafayette keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Lafayette looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lafayette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norling is trying to stand up here but Lafayette is controlling him well.
Lafayette throwing shots but Norling is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Lafayette seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
Lafayette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lafayette wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Norling is looking to escape.
Lafayette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafayette thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Lafayette wants to advance to full mount but Norling doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norling wants to stand but Lafayette is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice jab there from Lafayette.
Norling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling throws a sloppy head kick and Lafayette moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Norling. Beautiful body shot.
Lafayette cracks Norling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Norling leaves Lafayette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Norling rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Norling is trying to push Lafayette away but Lafayette has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Norling. #BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lafayette duly obliges.
Norling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling tries to clinch there but Lafayette circles away.
Lafayette lands a slapping body shot.
Norling doesn't manage to clinch there - Lafayette circles away.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Norling.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick.
Norling throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Norling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lafayette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling looks to land a body kick but Lafayette moved away.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling tries a quick counter leg kick but Lafayette is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norling's head backwards.
Norling throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Norling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lafayette, pushing him back against the cage.
Lafayette doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Norling jumps guard and drags Lafayette to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lafayette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafayette throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Norling has his feet on Lafayette's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lafayette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling is looking to clinch.
Lafayette half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lafayette scores with a spinning back kick!
Lafayette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette misses with a head kick.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
Lafayette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafayette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Norling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lafayette.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lafayette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Norling instigates a clinch.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lafayette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
A short right from Lafayette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land. #T1#
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lafayette swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Norling.
Norling thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lafayette.
Norling wants to get back to his feet but Lafayette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lafayette content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Lafayette throwing strikes but missing.
Lafayette throws an elbow that misses. Norling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lafayette's guard. Nice move by Norling!#REVB##SUB#
Norling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lafayette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Norling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
Lafayette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Norling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norling postures up in Lafayette's guard and throws a big left but Lafayette blocks it.
Norling is looking to work some ground and pound but Lafayette has wrist control.
Norling looking to sit in guard and control but Lafayette gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lafayette with a nice head shot there.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Norling has his feet on Lafayette's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafayette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lafayette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norling thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lafayette.
Rene Lafayette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafayette stops Norling from standing up.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
Lafayette postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Lafayette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lafayette is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Norling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Norling forces Lafayette back against the cage and clinches.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lafayette lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norling is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lafayette is out of range and Norling settles back down.
Norling throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lafayette counters with a takedown into side control.
Lafayette throws a strike aimed at the side of Norling's head but Norling avoids it well.
Lafayette wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Lafayette passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Norling! #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Lafayette there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Norling's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Norling blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Lafayette there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lafayette thowing shots but they're missing.
Norling wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Lafayette throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Norling because Lafayette loaded up on that one.
Lafayette scoring with strikes but Norling is staying in there.
Lafayette wants to control the pace but Norling is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Lafayette there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Norling is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Norling wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lafayette.
Lafayette throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lafayette throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lafayette wants to control but Norling has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Norling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafayette.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lafayette wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Lafayette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafayette throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norling to regain full guard.
Lafayette trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Lafayette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafayette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafayette showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafayette, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!

Rene Lafayette decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Nils Norling spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardozo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cardozo.#TD2#
Cardozo drives through with a takedown into Norling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but Norling denies him. #SUB2#
Cardozo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cardozo's guard! Nice work there by Norling!
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo is trying to keep Norling in close.
Norling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardozo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norling won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Cardozo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cardozo working for a triangle but Norling defends it easily.
Norling with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Norling is working Cardozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardozo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Norling can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardozo. #T3#
Cardozo is trying to control. Norling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
Norling won't allow Cardozo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cardozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norling sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Norling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Norling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Norling is defending well. #SUB2#
Norling is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Norling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Norling defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cardozo lands a jab to Norling's midsection.
Cardozo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardozo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cardozo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Cardozo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cardozo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardozo at a distance.
Norling tries to clinch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Cardozo scores with a takedown into Norling's guard.
Cardozo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norling's guard. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo wants to free his trapped foot but Norling is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Norling is trying to stand back up but Cardozo is controlling him
Cardozo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norling has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cardozo is working for a kimura here but Norling manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cardozo's guard. #T2#
Norling throws a strike but Cardozo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cardozo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norling can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Norling defends it.
Norling tries to kick Cardozo off but Cardozo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cardozo tries to pass to full mount but Norling defends it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norling tries to kick Cardozo off but Cardozo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Norling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Norling makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cardozo misses with a looping right.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo misses with a hook.
Cardozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardozo misses the jab.
Norling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardozo.
Cardozo avoids a kick to the body.
Norling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Cardozo.
Norling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardozo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardozo.
A little jabbing left from Cardozo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling tries to clinch up.
Cardozo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardozo jabs at Norling's body.
Cardozo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Cardozo tries to keep at a distance but Norling has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling wants to clinch but Cardozo slips to the side#TD2#
and Cardozo counters with a single leg into guard. Norling didn't expect that.

Norling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Norling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Cardozo lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardozo tries to sprawl out of it but Norling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardozo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norling is looking to wear down Cardozo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardozo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardozo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cardozo looking to score a takedown here. Norling is defending well but Cardozo drives through and ends up in Norling's guard.
Cardozo prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Norling is keeping the position.#T1#
Norling keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norling blocks a jab.
As Cardozo looks to move away, Norling throws a big counter combo but Cardozo just gets out of the way.
Norling shoots for a double leg takedown but Cardozo sprawls well. He's pushed Norling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.
Norling takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Norling clinches up against the cage.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.
Norling tries to clinch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Cardozo misses with a straight left.
Norling lunges at Cardozo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardozo's hand.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardozo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardozo or perhaps it was just good defense by Norling, which made it look bad.
Douglas Cardozo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Cardozo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
Norling lands a slapping body shot.
Norling throws a solid leg kick but Cardozo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norling.
Cardozo takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Norling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Norling as Cardozo shoots in.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cardozo lands a jab to the head.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norling lands a body shot.
Norling misses with a low kick. #CL#
Norling gets a clinch.
Cardozo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norling after a bit of a struggle.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling is trying to push Cardozo away but Cardozo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardozo keeps the fight on the outside.
Norling moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardozo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Douglas Cardozo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Douglas Cardozo!

Douglas Cardozo wins by split decision!

Douglas Cardozo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nils Norling was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Norling tries to clinch there but Ducreux circles away.
Norling takes one to the chin there.
Ducreux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Ducreux looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Ducreux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ducreux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ducreux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norling blocks the body kick.
Norling tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ducreux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norling darts in looking for a takedown but Ducreux gets double underhooks and turns Norling into the cage.
Ducreux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ducreux. #T1#
Ducreux throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ducreux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Ducreux tries to keep at a distance but Norling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ducreux lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ducreux scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ducreux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ducreux throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Norling moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ducreux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Norling moves into the clinch successfully.
Ducreux taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Ducreux.
A left hand lands to the body for Ducreux. #T2##BC2#
Ducreux manages to break the clinch.
Ducreux throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Ducreux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling misses with a straight left.
Ducreux throws a leg kick
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ducreux is looking to slow Norling down with leg kicks.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ducreux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ducreux throws an off balance right hand
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Ducreux looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Ducreux slaps away a takedown attempt from Norling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph Ducreux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ducreux.
Norling throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ducreux paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Ducreux pushes Norling away with a front kick.
Ducreux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norling.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling tries to clinch up but Ducreux circles away and keeps his distance.
Ducreux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ducreux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Ducreux lands with a good body shot.
Norling tries to clinch up but Ducreux circles away and keeps his distance.
Ducreux lands a slapping body shot.
Ducreux throws a front kick aimed at Norling's knee but Norling avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
Norling misses with a two punch combination.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Ducreux throws the kick towards the body but Norling avoids it.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Ducreux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ducreux just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Ducreux misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Ducreux throws a head kick that misses.
Norling is looking to clinch.
Ducreux throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norling misses with a straight left.
Ducreux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Ducreux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducreux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Ducreux.
Ducreux wants to slow Norling down by chopping away at his legs.
Ducreux misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ducreux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ducreux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling swings for the body but Ducreux moves out of range.
Norling moves out of range as Ducreux throws a body kick.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ducreux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ducreux looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Norling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norling throws a low kick but Ducreux moves out of range easily.
Norling slips under a jab.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Norling closes the distance and clinches.
Ducreux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ducreux misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC2#
Ducreux breaks the clinch.
Norling takes a swing at Ducreux's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Ducreux.
Ducreux cracks Norling with a good jab.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norling or perhaps it was just good defense by Ducreux, which made it look bad.
Ducreux swats away the attempt to clinch by Norling.
Ducreux moves out of range as Norling throws a body kick.
Ducreux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norling.
Ducreux throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ducreux counters with a leg kick.
Ducreux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!#T2#
Norling blocks the body kick.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ducreux throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ducreux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Norling drops his hands momentarily and Ducreux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Ducreux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ducreux.
Norling's corner calls for a 1-2. Norling obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ducreux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norling doesn't manage to clinch there - Ducreux circles away.
Ducreux misses with a straight right.
Ducreux throws a poor cross that misses
and Norling counters with a series of strikes. Ducreux will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Ducreux tries a quick counter leg kick but Norling is wise to it.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Ducreux thuds a left hand into Norling's body.
A big right from Norling misses. #CL#
Norling clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Norling manages to break the clinch.
Ducreux dodges the punch combination from Norling.
Ducreux thinks about the counter body kick.
Ducreux cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
Norling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ducreux avoids it really well and circles away.
Ducreux throws a sloppy body shot
and Norling counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ducreux.
Norling stuns Ducreux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ducreux misses with a looping right.
Norling throws a big counter combination but Ducreux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ducreux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ducreux delivers a nice body kick.
Norling throws a push kick but Ducreux slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Ducreux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ducreux.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ducreux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ducreux misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Ducreux with the inside leg kick.
Norling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ducreux finds it's way round the side to connect with Norling's head.
A jab from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Norling checks a leg kick nicely.
Norling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norling moves in looking to clinch but Ducreux pushes him off.
Ducreux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norling with a body shot.
Ducreux lands a nice shot to the body.
Norling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ducreux as he jumps to the side.
Ducreux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norling moves away from the strike by Ducreux.
Norling throws a low kick but Ducreux moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Ducreux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ducreux swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Norling delivers a nice body kick.
Ducreux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ducreux manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ducreux.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norling is looking to clinch but Ducreux is avoiding it.
Ducreux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ducreux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ducreux feints a counter leg kick.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown. Ducreux tries to sprawl out of it but Norling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ducreux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norling tries to clinch but Ducreux moves away
and Ducreux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norling looks to land a body kick but Ducreux moved away.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
Ducreux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ducreux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ducreux misses with a looping right.
Norling slips under a jab from Ducreux.#T2#
Ducreux misses with a wild body shot.
Norling staying out of range there.
Ducreux jabs at Norling's body.
Norling staying out of range there.
Well,Norling is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A head kick misses from Norling.
Joseph Ducreux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ducreux throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ducreux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ducreux catches Norling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ducreux connects with a single shot there.
Norling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norling moves in looking to clinch but Ducreux pushes him off.
Norling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Ducreux misses.
No luck for Norling with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling tried to counter with a leg kick but Ducreux avoided it.
Ducreux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ducreux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Norling instigates a clinch.
Norling has had enough of the clinch but Ducreux keeps him there for the moment.
Norling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ducreux prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Norling breaks the clinch.
Ducreux throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ducreux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ducreux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ducreux is looking to slow Norling down with leg kicks.
That kick from Ducreux tenderised Norling's leg. Norling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ducreux connects with the punch.
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!
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch but Ducreux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ducreux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norling with a body shot.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ducreux was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Ducreux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ducreux scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Ducreux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ducreux 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Joseph Ducreux!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Joseph Ducreux!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Joseph Ducreux!

Joseph Ducreux wins by unanimous decision!

Joseph Ducreux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Nils Norling stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Ortega punishes Norling's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norling is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortega trying to control the position but Norling is working away.
Ortega misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ortega is staying tight to Norling's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Norling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega lands an elbow.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Norling gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ortega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Ortega has control of Norling's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Norling regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ortega thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Norling is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ortega misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ortega tries to control but Norling wriggling away.
Ortega controlling the position easily from mount.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norling is looking to escape.
Norling is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norling is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ortega wants to control the action but instead Norling gets a body lock and reverses into Ortega's guard! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
Norling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega stops Norling from standing up.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norling's head.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norling is looking to stand up but Ortega isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Norling pushes Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
Ortega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norling.
A head kick misses from Ortega.
Norling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Norling tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega scores with the left hand. Norling knows he should have avoided that one.
Norling swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.#CL2#
Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Norling. Norling maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Norling moves into range and clinches up with Ortega.#BC2#
Norling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
Norling tries to clinch but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ortega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norling!
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Norling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to move to mount but Norling reverses beautifully and ends up in Ortega's guard.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Norling throwing strikes from guard but Ortega blocks nicely. #T1#
Norling postures up.
Ortega 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.
Norling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortega has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norling defending well though.
Ortega content to control rather than advance.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norling to regain full guard.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ortega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norling is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ortega throws a strike but Norling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Norling trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norling throwing strikes but missing.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norling throws a big elbow that misses.
Norling passes into half guard.
Ortega is looking to control Norling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortega avoid being mounted?
Norling prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Norling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working.
Norling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Norling is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Norling thows a huge punch but Ortega dodges it nicely.
Norling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega controls Norling momentarily but Norling frees himself.
Norling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Ortega throws a series of strikes that have Norling backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Norling. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Norling sprawls well.
Norling is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.
Norling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Norling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norling is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Ortega feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nils Norling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Norling misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.#CL2#
Norling rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
Norling is looking for a takedown.
Ortega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norling blocks it with crossed arms.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norling.
Norling tries to pull guard but Ortega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Norling tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortega is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norling fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Norling as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Norling circles away easily
and Norling counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ortega gets caught flat footed, as Norling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norling is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Norling throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Norling keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Ortega prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norling wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega won't allow Norling to get back to his feet.
Ortega throws a strike but Norling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Norling throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Norling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ortega's guard.#SUB#
Ortega is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Norling frees his head nicely. Oh but Ortega has switched to an armbar! Norling is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Noah Ortega!
After winning the bout, Noah Ortega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Norling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norling tries to clinch there but Adderley circles away.
Norling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norling has a takedown stuffed.
Adderley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Adderley throws a combination. Norling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adderley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norling under the eye.#CL#
Norling darts in and clinches Adderley up against the cage.
Norling tries to break free but Adderley pushes him back against the cage.
Norling goes for a takedown attempt but Adderley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norling blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Norling wants to clinch.#T1#
Norling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adderley counters with a nice leg kick.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norling misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norling or perhaps it was just good defense by Adderley, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Adderley misses.
Norling throws a body punch but Adderley moves out of range.
Norling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Norling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adderley, pushing him back against the cage.
Adderley tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Adderley back against the cage. #TD#
Norling drags the fight down to the ground.
Norling is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adderley dives into side control. #T2#
Norling tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Adderley wants to stand but Norling is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Norling is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adderley tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Norling really wants to buck Adderley off and get back to his feet.
Norling has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Norling is trying to get back to his feet but Adderley has full control of the position and if anything, Norling has just worked his way into a worse spot.#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.
Adderley can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
What can Norling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Adderley can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norling swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.#CL#
Norling moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Adderley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling throws a leg kick but Adderley checks it.
Adderley dips to his left and cracks Norling with an uppercut!#CL#
Norling moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling taking a breather. #BC#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Adderley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adderley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norling fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Norling pushes Adderley up against the cage in a clinch.
Adderley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norling or not.
Norling fails to pull guard.
Adderley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Norling jumps guard and drags Adderley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adderley wants to stand but Norling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adderley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Norling's guard.#T2#
Norling is wriggling around but Adderley manages to pass to half guard.
Adderley stops Norling from getting back to his feet.
Adderley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Norling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Norling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adderley's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adderley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adderley. #T3#
Adderley throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Norling moves in looking to clinch but Adderley pushes him off.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Adderley tenderised Norling's leg. Norling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adderley swats away the attempt to clinch by Norling.
A jab lands there for Norling.
Adderley scores with a head kick.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adderley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norling tries to clinch up but Adderley circles away and keeps his distance.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Norling rushes Adderley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Norling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adderley to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adderley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adderley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adderley fails to land.
Adderley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adderley misses with a low kick.
Norling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adderley counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Adderley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adderley looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Norling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Norling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley connects with a jab.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Norling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Adderley.
Norling looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Adderley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norling's hands.
Adderley lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adderley's waist but Adderley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norling off to one side.
Norling darts in looking for a takedown but Adderley gets double underhooks and turns Norling into the cage.
Adderley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Norling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adderley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adderley to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
Adderley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norling.
Adderley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norling with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adderley.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norling is looking to wear down Adderley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Adderley misses with a low kick.
Adderley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norling tries for a takedown but Adderley circles away easily
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Adderley.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Norling.
Adderley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Adderley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Adderley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hakeem Adderley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adderley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Norling. #T2#
Adderley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling throws a wild left hand from mount and Adderley manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Well,Norling is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Norling throwing shots but Adderley is blocking nicely.
Norling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norling throwing shots but Adderley is blocking nicely.
Norling looks to land a strike but Adderley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Norling looking to sit in guard and control but Adderley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adderley wants to stand but Norling is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adderley tries to stand but Norling is controlling from the bottom.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norling is looking to stand up but Adderley isn't so interested in that idea.
Adderley wants to stand but Norling is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hakeem Adderley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Adderley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adderley 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!

Hakeem Adderley wins by unanimous decision!

Hakeem Adderley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Dean missing with a left hand there. Norling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norling throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
Dean lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dean misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a low kick, right behind Dean 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Dean connects with a jab.#CL2#
Norling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dean.#CL2#
Norling clinches. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Norling lands an overhand right.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dean throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
Norling slips under a jab from Dean.
Dean throws a big shot that misses.
Norling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Norling was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dean misses with a shot to the body
and Norling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Norling clinches.
Norling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Norling wants a takedown. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Norling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Norling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Norling closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Norling jumps guard but Dean stands there with Norling around his waist. Norling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brian Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Norling.#BC2#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Norling closes the distance and clinches.
Norling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norling pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean stalks Norling and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Norling's face. Norling staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Norling clinches with his opponent.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Dean tries to break the clinch but Norling is controlling the position. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Norling instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Dean takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Norling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dean takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC2#Dean is rocked!
Norling working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Norling misses with the ground and pound.
Dean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Norling.
Norling misses with the ground and pound.
Norling wants to take a breather but Dean manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Norling.
Dean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##ES#
Dean pushes Norling off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling clobbers Dean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Norling lands a huge takedown. Dean is out but the ref is slow to react and Norling lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Dean lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
A victorious Nils Norling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BB 35 - McWrestler vs Wright     
Date:   Mar 15, 2022
#R1##TD#
Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norling's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pierre prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre won't allow Norling to get back to his feet.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely. #T1#
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Norling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Norling!#REVB#
Pierre has his hands on Norling's head, controlling the position.
Norling throws an elbow that misses. Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Norling's guard. Nice move by Pierre!#REVR##T2#
Pierre trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierre controls the pace.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Norling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pierre is in close to Norling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
Norling is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norling's guard.
Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Norling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierre.
Norling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norling tries to avoid it but Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norling to the ground. Norling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre misses with a hook.#TD#
Pierre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norling on his heels. He'll look to pass Norling's guard now, I'm sure.

Norling has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierre off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Pierre scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Norling enables Pierre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Norling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Norling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierre controls the pace.
Pierre advances to half guard.
Pierre wants to take a breather but Norling is having none of it. #T2#
Norling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
Pierre wants to take a breather but Norling is having none of it.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norling is trying to stand.
Pierre is just content to waste time from the top position. Norling takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Norling's head.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norling is keeping the position for now.
Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pierre won't allow Norling to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Pierre with a nice head shot there.
Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Norling shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pierre. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norling to see if he's OK.
Norling is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pierre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Norling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Norling bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Norling tries to sprawl but Pierre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nils Norling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pierre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Norling is pushing Pierre's head away, looking to escape. Pierre manages to hold on to the position though.
Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling pushes Pierre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pierre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pierre looks up at the clock and then as Norling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pierre trying to control the position but Norling is working away. #T1#
Pierre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norling is trying to buck Pierre off.
Pierre wants to control but Norling is keeping him busy.
Pierre misses with the ground and pound.
Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Norling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pierre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pierre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norling is not content to let Pierre control the position.
George Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pierre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pierre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Norling managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pierre.
Pierre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Norling is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pierre is controlling him well.
Pierre working the ground and pound.
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
Norling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Norling is trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Norling defends.
An elbow from Pierre crashes against the mat.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Norling wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pierre throws a strike aimed at the side of Norling's head but Norling avoids it well.
Pierre prevents Norling from escaping the position.
Pierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Norling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierre.
Pierre slows the pace down.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
Pierre lands a few punches from side control.
Norling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pierre.
Pierre landing strikes.
George Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norling is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pierre blocks the strikes from Norling.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pierre 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for George Pierre!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for George Pierre!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for George Pierre!

George Pierre wins by unanimous decision!

In defeat, Nils Norling stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Norling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Chumbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norling defends it nicely.
Norling is looking to clinch but Chumbo is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Chumbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chief Chumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Norling's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Norling gets caught napping as Chumbo dives in and scores a takedown. Norling manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chumbo throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Norling wants to stand up but Chumbo is controlling him.
Chumbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Chumbo stays in close to Norling's body and controls the position.
Chumbo looking to sit in guard and control but Norling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chumbo trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling postures up in Chumbo's guard and throws a big left but Chumbo blocks it. #T2#
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
Norling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling throwing strikes but missing.
Norling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo is trying to control the position but Norling postures up.
Chumbo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chumbo controlling Norling's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Norling being controlled here momentarily.
Chumbo is trying to control the position but Norling postures up.
Norling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norling throws a big elbow that misses.
Chumbo trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chumbo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Chumbo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chumbo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely. #T4#
Chumbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumbo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Chumbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumbo throws a strike but Norling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norling has momentary wrist control but Chumbo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chumbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chumbo postures up and lands a big shot to Norling's brow.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chumbo postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Chumbo throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nils Norling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chumbo throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Chumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norling's head.
Norling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chumbo blocks a jab.
Chumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling moves away from the strike by Chumbo.
Chumbo misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Chumbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo misses with a takedown attempt
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Chumbo misses the target.
The fighters circling - Chumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Norling misses with a few strikes there.
Chumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Chumbo.
Norling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Norling lands a really nice looking cross but Chumbo seems unphased. #TD2#
Chumbo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Chumbo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norling regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chumbo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norling keeping full guard, as Chumbo tries to pass.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chumbo. #T2##ES#
Norling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norling throws a jab but it's blocked by Chumbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chumbo throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chumbo.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norling tries to counter by clinching up but Chumbo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
Norling moves out of range as Chumbo strikes.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chumbo lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Chumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Chief Chumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chumbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling slips a jab from Chumbo.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Chumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Chumbo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Norling counters by clinching up.
Chumbo missing with knees to the body.
Chumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chumbo tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chumbo manages to break the clinch.
Chumbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Chumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chumbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chumbo loads up on a big right hand but Norling slips the punch.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chumbo misses with a right hand
and Chumbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Norling cracks Chumbo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Norling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chumbo to stand back up!#ROC#Chumbo is rocked!#CL#
Norling clinches.
Chumbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Chumbo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norling is defending well.
Norling displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chumbo up against the cage.
Chumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chumbo seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Chumbo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling defending well as Chumbo loads up on a big left hand.
Chumbo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norling swivels and escapes.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Chumbo.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Chumbo manages to avoid it.
Chumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Chumbo throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
Chumbo throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.#T1#
Norling tries to clinch but Chumbo is having none of it.
Chumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling blocks a jab.
Norling tries to counter by clinching up but Chumbo breaks away and moves out of range.
Chumbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Norling sprawls well. He's pushed Chumbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norling is looking to counter the offense by Chumbo and move into the clinch.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
Norling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Chumbo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling avoids the body shot from Chumbo.
No luck for Chumbo with that takedown attempt.
Norling throws a big counter combination but Chumbo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Chumbo misses with a looping left.
Norling slips under a jab from Chumbo.
Chumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Norling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chumbo.
Chumbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Norling's head back.
Norling moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chumbo. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Chumbo misses with a looping left.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Chumbo cracks Norling with a good jab.
Chumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Chumbo misses.
Norling is looking to counter the offense by Chumbo and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Chumbo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Norling wants to get back to his feet but Chumbo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Norling has wrist control.
Nils Norling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Norling pushes Chumbo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chumbo misses with an uppercut
and Norling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norling sprawls well. Norling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chumbo gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Norling forces Chumbo back against the cage and clinches.
Norling is pressed up against the cage. Chumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norling down to the mat. Norling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Norling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chief Chumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norling lands with a right to the head.

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 Nils Norling.
Well Norling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Nils Norling!

Nils Norling wins by unanimous decision!

Nils Norling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 14, 2022
#R1#
Norris scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Norling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Norris counters with a one-two to the body.
Norris moves out of range as Norling strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norling.
Norling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
A countering left hand to the body from Norris misses.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Norris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Norling tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Norling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norling thinking. #T3#
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Norling lands a left and a right that send Norris crashing to the mat, dazed. Norling thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Norling moves in looking to clinch but Norris pushes him off.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Norris.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Norling pushes him away.#T4#
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norris duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Norris will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norling misses the jab.
Nice shot by Norling.
Norling blocks a low kick nicely.
Norling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris works over Norling's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norling.
Norling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chuck Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Norris tenderised Norling's leg. Norling is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Norris misses with the combination.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norling closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Norling.
Norling scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Norris is rocked!
Norling moves in close and cracks Norris with a massive right hand! Norris, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Norling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Chuck Norris spoke after the fight, saying 'Man that Fight was crazy man. Did Yall see that!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
McGee looks for a takedown but Norling sprawls well.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Norling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norling throws a shot to the body.
McGee closes the distance but Norling moves to the side
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norling lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
McGee misses with a takedown
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norling lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Norling.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Norling scores with a shot to the side of McGee's head.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#McGee is rocked!
Norling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Norling stops a takedown attempt from McGee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling cracks McGee with a nice body shot.#T2#
McGee tries to pull guard but Norling won't allow it.
Norling stalling against the cage.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Norling.
McGee tries to score a body lock takedown but Norling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGee looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Norling.
McGee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norling pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norling counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McGee off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Norling follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McGee was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Norling scores with a one two! De Moncey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Moncey shoots in for a double leg but Norling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Norling forces De Moncey back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Moncey blocking some punches.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling misses with some punches.
Norling pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
De Moncey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Moncey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norling stands up over De Moncey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Norling has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Moncey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Norling is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Moncey pulls down on the head and he's put Norling to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A victorious Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nils Norling was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 75     
Date:   Jul 28, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dunham.
Dunham throws a lazy body kick
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Dunham lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Dunham misses
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Dunham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
A slow jab from Dunham misses its intended target.
Donk. Dunham catches Norling right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Dunham.
Norling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Norling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunham, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Dunham blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dunham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norling blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunham. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunham misses with a body shot
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Dunham misses.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunham throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dunham slips under a jab.
Dunham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dunham throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it.
Dunham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norling lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dunham.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham throws a sloppy body shot
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunham misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunham is looking to chop away at Norling's legs.
Dunham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dunham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunham throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Dunham misses
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Dunham feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunham throws a head kick but Norling moves out of range.
Dunham scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Dunham moves away from the strike by Norling.
A good leg kick by Dunham. #T3##CL#
Norling closes the distance and pushes Dunham back into the cage.#BC2#
Dunham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dunham throws a sloppy body shot
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Dunham misses
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Dunham's cut even more.
Norling checks a leg kick nicely.
Norling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dunham lands a jab to the head.
Dunham swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Dunham is countered with a crisp right hand from Norling that sends him to the canvas! Norling follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Dunham is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dunham is still in real trouble! Can Norling finish him?
A big shot lands for Norling! That's hurt Dunham! Will he recover? Norling fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67     
Date:   Jun 23, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Norling's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Carter Ortiz has been cut.
Norling rushes Ortiz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ortiz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Norling piles on the pressure and Ortiz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
After the fight, Nils Norling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Byzantium 39     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Norling throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk is looking to counter the offense by Norling and move into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Norling wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norling misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Norling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norling misses with a body punch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Norling looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Norling's ribcage. Norling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk on the inside. #ROC#Norling is rocked!
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Norling misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud.
Norling looks winded!
Hawk lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Hawk tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Norling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
A hook to the body from Hawk.
Norling has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norling can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Norling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norling or not.
Norling is trying to stall.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Norling.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norling slips a straight right by Hawk.
Norling wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Hawk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Norling's head back.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!#T1#
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Norling misses.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling is breathing heavily.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling prevents a body shot from Hawk.
A short uppercut from Norling.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling looking to slow down the pace here.
Norling throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norling looking to stall.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Hawk digs a right hand into Norling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norling's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Hawk is leaning against Norling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Norling throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Hawk drops Norling onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Norling is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norling to his knees! Hawk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: Byzantium 33     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Paulik goes for a double leg but Norling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norling continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch.
Paulik doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paulik shoots and misses
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling drops Paulik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Paulik! Norling dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
In his post fight interview, Nils Norling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Byzantium 30     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Kong blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Norling.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hong Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots for a takedown but Norling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kong shoots in and bounces Norling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong in side control, throwing shots but Norling defends.
Kong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kong trying to control the position but Norling is working away. #T1#
Check out the look on Kong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Norling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
Kong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Norling is trying to get back to his feet.
Kong trying to control the action but Norling is working from the bottom.
Kong working the ground and pound but Norling is defending the strikes.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Kong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Kong.#T2#
Kong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norling is not content to let Kong control the position. #SUB2#
Kong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norling has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kong is working to tighten his grip on Norling's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Norling has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kong is really squeezing tight and eventually Norling passes out! Kong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hong Kong!
A very excited looking Hong Kong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: Byzantium 27     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
Norling throws an overhand right that lands on Lazarov's shoulder, as Lazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Norling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lazarov has time to react.
Lazarov goes for a double leg but Norling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norling continues to drive forward.
Lazarov looking for a takedown.
Lazarov has Norling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zigalow Lazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lazarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lazarov backwards.
Lazarov can't get the takedown.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazarov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lazarov is working for takedown but Norling is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Lazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Norling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
OH! Lazarov has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Norling smells blood and charges in for the finish! Norling unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lazarov sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nils Norling!
A less than humble Nils Norling misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Zigalow Lazarov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the aquarium '.

 

Event: Byzantium 24     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Nassau.
Nassau misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a series of strikes. Nassau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nassau wants to clinch but Norling slips to the side
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Narayan Nassau has been cut.
Nassau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassau misses with the combination.
Nassau throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norling momentarily.
Nassau tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Nassau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nassau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nassau wants to clinch but Norling slips to the side
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nassau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Nassau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nassau staying out of range there.
Nassau throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
Nassau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.
Nassau throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a nice body shot.
Nassau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nassau darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Nassau! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nassau to his feet! Nassau is in big trouble!#ROC2#Nassau is rocked!#T2#
Nassau misses with an uppercut
and Norling counters with a huge right that knocks Nassau out cold! Norling is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
In his post fight interview, Nils Norling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Byzantium 21     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt - Norling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Walsh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Norling to the ground. Walsh is now in Norling's guard.
Norling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Norling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norling - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Norling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walsh is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Walsh closes the distance and clinches.
Walsh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norling after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norling works on Walsh's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##TD#
Walsh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Walsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Walsh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walsh's guard! Nice work there by Norling!
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walsh wants to stand but Norling is controlling the position. #SUB#
Norling is posturing up here but Walsh has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Norling tries to roll out but it's too tight and Norling has to tap! Slick submission there by Walsh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Walsh!
A relieved looking Dom Walsh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

 

Event: Byzantium 17     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
Norling sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robinson defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson misses with a combination #KD#
and Norling counters with a crisp right hand that drops Robinson! Norling lets Robinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Robinson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Liam Robinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Norling ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Robinson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Norling's head.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Turner with a nice calf kick.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Norling is looking for a counter combo.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Norling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Norling drops Turner with a naaaaasty hook - Turner is in real trouble here! Norling dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Junior Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck that bitch'.

 

 
 
 
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