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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JG Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by CALL J.G. WENTWORTH. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, JG Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth misses with the combination.
Wentworth swings for the body but Norvell moves out of range.
Wentworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wentworth missing with a left hand there. Norvell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wentworth throws a big shot that misses.
Norvell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norvell moves forwards but Wentworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norvell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norvell misses with a left hand
and Wentworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wentworth connects with a crisp jab.
Norvell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wentworth circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Norvell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norvell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentworth moves away.
Norvell loads up on a big right hand but Wentworth slips the punch.
Wentworth tries to clinch but Norvell moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a shot from downtown. Norvell moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Norvell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Norvell misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Norvell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Norvell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentworth is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norvell stops Wentworth from standing up.
Wentworth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wentworth tries to pull guard but Norvell holds him up against the cage and eventually Wentworth drops back down to his feet.
Wentworth is trying to drag Norvell to the mat but Norvell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wentworth jumps guard but Norvell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JG Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norvell breaks the clinch.
Wentworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norvell counters with a single leg into guard. Wentworth didn't expect that.
Norvell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wentworth wants to stand but Norvell is controlling the position.
Norvell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell stopping the sweep attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth wants to stand up but Norvell is controlling him.
Wentworth 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.
Norvell scoring with some ground and pound.
Wentworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wentworth wants to stand up but Norvell is controlling the position.
Norvell is refusing to be controlled, as Wentworth sits in half guard.
Wentworth wants to stand up but Norvell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Norvell is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wentworth is going to stand back up.
Wentworth is looking to take a break and control but Norvell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Norvell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norvell is concentrating on defense, preventing Wentworth from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norvell throws a hook but Wentworth blocks it.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norvell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Norvell does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Norvell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norvell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norvell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norvell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wentworth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norvell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norvell shoots in and drives through. Wentworth sprawls well.
Wentworth looks to land a right hand but Norvell moved out of range.
Norvell misses with a wild combination.
Wentworth tries to bum rush Norvell with a series of wild strikes but Norvell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Wentworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell misses with a double jab.
Wentworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norvell.
Norvell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wentworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norvell.
Wentworth misses with a left hand
and Norvell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norvell.
Norvell throwing strikes from guard but Wentworth blocks nicely.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norvell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Norvell is having none of it.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brad Norvell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wentworth swings for the body but Norvell moves out of range.
Norvell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wentworth doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Norvell finds it's way through Wentworth's defenses.
Wentworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norvell finds it's way round the side to connect with Wentworth's head.
Norvell misses the jab.
Norvell throws an off balance right hand
and Wentworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Norvell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wentworth!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth pushes Norvell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Norvell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wentworth is trying to improve his position.
Wentworth is trying to control Norvell's posture but Norvell avoids it.
Norvell wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
Norvell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wentworth defending against the ground and pound.
Wentworth keeps Norvell under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Wentworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norvell working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth gets back to half guard.
Wentworth pushes Norvell off looking to stand but Norvell dives back in and keeps control.
Norvell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth is trying to stand.
Wentworth trying to control here.
Norvell wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norvell lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth is looking to improve his position.
Wentworth is positioning himself well to prevent Norvell advancing to mount.
Wentworth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norvell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norvell passes Wentworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Norvell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wentworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wentworth lands a jab to Norvell's midsection.
Norvell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wentworth misses with a right hand
and Norvell counters with a shoot takedown. Wentworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Norvell landing some decent shots from guard.
Norvell stops Wentworth from standing up.
Norvell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Norvell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norvell working some strikes from top position.
Wentworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet but Norvell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wentworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norvell drops back looking for a leg! Wentworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wentworth manages to kick Norvell off! Norvell jumps back into Wentworth's guard.
Wentworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norvell.
Norvell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norvell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth is looking to stand up but Norvell isn't so interested in that idea.
Wentworth trying to keep a closed guard but Norvell is proving a slippery customer.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. JG Wentworth wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Norvell throws a big shot that misses.
Wentworth shoots in and bounces Norvell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wentworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wentworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Norvell has wrist control.
Norvell wants to sweep but no luck.
Norvell trying to control the position 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!
Wentworth stands and steps away. Norvell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norvell moves away.
The crowd cheers as Norvell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wentworth doesn't seem phased though.
Norvell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Norvell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wentworth as he avoids it easily.
Norvell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wentworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wentworth misses with a body shot.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
Wentworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Norvell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norvell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Norvell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brad Norvell has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth is trying to stand back up but Norvell is controlling him
Norvell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wentworth trying to hold on to Norvell's head to control him but Norvell postures up.
Norvell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
JG Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norvell throwing shots but Wentworth is blocking nicely.
Norvell wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
Wentworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norvell.
Norvell is nestled in close to Wentworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norvell prevents Wentworth from standing back up.
Norvell works his way into full mount!
Wentworth tries to reverse the position but Norvell maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Norvell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norvell 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Norvell!
Brad Norvell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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FIGHT
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