PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McAlister's choice of entrance music: Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Norton
vs
McAlister

191 cm
29
300 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

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34
273 lbs
29 - 23 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAlister has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Norton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Norton throws an off balance right hand
and McAlister counters with a low kick, right behind Norton 's knee.
Nice body punch from McAlister.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAlister.
McAlister misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAlister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McAlister thinking.
McAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McAlister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
McAlister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a body punch but McAlister moves out of range.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from McAlister misses the target.
McAlister lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and McAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlister is just out of range.
McAlister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Norton.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton cracks McAlister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norton scores with a body shot.
Norton misses with a hook
and McAlister counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAlister moves away.
Norton moves out of range as McAlister strikes.
Norton throws a body punch but McAlister moves out of range.
McAlister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McAlister lands a nice looking body shot.
McAlister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
McAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
McAlister throws a right hand that Norton ducks under and follows up with a left that Norton also avoids with ease.
Norton misses with a hook. McAlister ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by McAlister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton throws a lazy uppercut
and McAlister counters with a leg kick.
McAlister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
McAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and McAlister counters with a series of strikes. Norton will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and McAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norton misses with a looping right.
McAlister scores with a nice strike.
Norton throws a series of punches but McAlister moves out of range.
McAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a body shot.
McAlister slips a jab from Norton.
McAlister connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAlister throws a front kick aimed at Norton's knee but Norton avoids it well.
A jab from Norton misses.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a hook but McAlister avoids it easily.
Norton misses with a hook.
McAlister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
McAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAlister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan McAlister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from McAlister misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. McAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlister stuns Norton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton lands an overhand right.
Norton throws a lazy uppercut
and McAlister counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister connects with the punch.
Norton misses with a left hand
and McAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAlister scores with a jab.
Norton blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Norton coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton throws a looping overhand right but McAlister ducks down to avoid it.
Scott Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan McAlister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAlister counters with a nice leg kick.
McAlister blocks a jab.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlister.
A big right from McAlister misses.
McAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
McAlister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister slips under a jab.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlister.
Norton connects with a body shot that sends McAlister's belly button to the back.
McAlister scores with the left hand. Norton knows he should have avoided that one.
McAlister sizes up Norton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlister manages to avoid it.
McAlister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duncan McAlister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAlister scores with a hook.
Norton misses with a right hand
and McAlister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norton thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAlister scores with a nice right hand.
Norton misses with a left hand
and McAlister counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McAlister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McAlister 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.