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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donte Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donte Combs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Norton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Norton decides to stand back up.
Combs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton misses with a hook.
Norton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Combs on his heels. He'll look to pass Combs's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norton throws a big elbow that misses.
Norton tries to free his leg and advance position but Combs is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norton postures up.
Norton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Combs keeping full guard, as Norton tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Combs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Combs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norton is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs is trying to keep Norton in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donte Combs just wasn't active enough.
Combs throws a nice looking combination but Norton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combs shoots in but no luck this time.
Combs has his takedown stuffed
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton counters with a crisp one two that drops Combs! Norton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Combs to his feet! Combs is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Combs is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Combs is rocked!
Norton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Norton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Combs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norton.
Norton is looking to advance position but Combs won't allow it.
Combs wants to get back to full guard but Norton has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Combs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Combs actively working from the bottom here.
Combs is looking for a sweep. Norton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Combs is looking to get back to full guard here but Norton has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Norton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Combs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Donte Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Combs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Combs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton moves into the clinch.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton blocks the body kick.
Combs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norton counters with a head kick that drops Combs to the mat! Combs scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Combs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Norton slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Norton lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Josh Norton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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