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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Norm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James The Filipino Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Norm!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norm keeps the fight on the outside.
The Filipino Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Norm tries to break free but The Filipino Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Norm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Filipino Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Norm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Filipino Gracie dives in and grabs Norm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norm pushes down on The Filipino Gracie's head and hops out.
Norm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Filipino Gracie's waist but The Filipino Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norm off to one side.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch there but Norm circles away.
The Filipino Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
The Filipino Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Norm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Filipino Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James The Filipino Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Norm.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Filipino Gracie.
Norm working hard to break the clinch.
The Filipino Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Norm controlling from the top position.
Norm throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Filipino Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Norm is proving a slippery customer.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norm is controlling him.
Norm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Filipino Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norm defends well.
The Filipino Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to keep Norm in close.
The Filipino Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norm postures up in The Filipino Gracie's guard and throws a big left but The Filipino Gracie blocks it.
Norm throwing strikes but missing.
Norm throws a big right hand that misses.
The Filipino Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Norm defends easily.
The Filipino Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Norm defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norm wants to get up but he can't break The Filipino Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Norm throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Filipino Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norm gets to his feet - The Filipino Gracie follows without any prompting.
The Filipino Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norm.
The Filipino Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Norm pushes him off.
The Filipino Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Filipino Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Norm circles away.
Norm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Filipino Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Filipino Gracie is fending him off so far but Norm persists. Nope, The Filipino Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Norm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Filipino Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Norm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Norm circles away.
Norm gets a double leg takedown into The Filipino Gracie's guard.
Norm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Filipino Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Filipino Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Filipino Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control the position.
Norm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Filipino Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Norm defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Filipino Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norm digs a good hook to The Filipino Gracie's body.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch there but Norm circles away.
Norm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Filipino Gracie tries for a takedown but Norm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norm fails with a takedown attempt.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to clinch but Norm is avoiding it.
The Filipino Gracie leaves Norm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James The Filipino Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Norm.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch but Norm is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Norm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norm tries to sprawl but The Filipino Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Filipino Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norm sees it coming and defends easily.
The Filipino Gracie works his way into side control.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Norm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norm is looking to regain half guard here but The Filipino Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Filipino Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norm keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Norm tries to improve position but can't.
The Filipino Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norm keeps working.
The Filipino Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norm, who protects the arm well.
The Filipino Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Filipino Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Norm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norm.
The Filipino Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norm is keeping the position for now.
The Filipino Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norm keeping moving, preventing The Filipino Gracie from controlling successfully.
The Filipino Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Filipino Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Norm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Filipino Gracie advances position into side control!
Norm is letting The Filipino Gracie control him for a moment.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control the action but Norm is working from the bottom.
Norm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Filipino Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James The Filipino Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control the position but Norm is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Filipino Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Norm misses with a takedown
and The Filipino Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Norm tries to break free but The Filipino Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Norm tries for a takedown but The Filipino Gracie manages to get underhooks.
The Filipino Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Filipino Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Filipino Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Filipino Gracie working for a triangle but Norm defends it easily.
Norm trying to control the position from guard on top but The Filipino Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Filipino Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norm defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Filipino Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norm is aware though and is defending well.
Norm is working The Filipino Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norm trying to control the position from guard on top but The Filipino Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Filipino Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Filipino Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norm defends it easily.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control the position.
Norm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norm uses his free foot to push down on The Filipino Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Filipino Gracie.
Norm raining down shots from the mount!
The Filipino Gracie tries to reverse the position but Norm maintains control.
Norm breaks from The Filipino Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norm breaks from The Filipino Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Norm tries to control but The Filipino Gracie wriggling away.
The Filipino Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns The Filipino Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Norm landing strikes from the mount.
Norm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Filipino Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Norm wants to control the pace but The Filipino Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norm scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Filipino Gracie?
Norm prevents The Filipino Gracie from getting the reversal.
The Filipino Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norm pulls his head out easily.
Norm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norm works his way into full mount!
Norm lands a big elbow.
Norm avoids the attempt from The Filipino Gracie to control.
Norm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Norm lands a big shot there that rocks The Filipino Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Norm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Norm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Filipino Gracie is rocked!
Norm tries to control but The Filipino Gracie wriggling away.
Norm landing shots from mount.
Oh The Filipino Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norm is landing with some decent strikes but The Filipino Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Filipino Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Norm breaks from The Filipino Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Norm landing strikes from the mount and The Filipino Gracie is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Filipino Gracie takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Norm's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Norm!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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