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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Norlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petter Norlin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Norlin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Infamous loads up on a big right hand but Norlin slips the punch.
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Norlin's shoulder, as Norlin tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous looks to throw the jab but Norlin is out of range.
Infamous throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Infamous thinking.
Norlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norlin manages to avoid it.
Infamous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norlin.
Dave Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norlin. Infamous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norlin lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Infamous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Infamous throws a hook but Norlin blocks it.
Norlin jabs Infamous right on the nose. Infamous blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Infamous finds it's target.
Infamous looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Infamous shoots in for a double leg but Norlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Infamous looks to land a right hand but Norlin moved out of range.
Infamous scores with a body shot.
Infamous throws a hook but Norlin avoids it easily.
Norlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Infamous rather than just go for the knockout.
Infamous throws a hook to the side of Norlin's head but Norlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Infamous under the eye.
Infamous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Infamous has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Infamous misses.
Infamous lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infamous takes a swing at Norlin's ribcage but misses.
Norlin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Infamous.
Norlin lands a jab to Infamous's midsection.
Norlin slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Norlin.
Infamous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Norlin.
Nice sprawl there from Norlin as Infamous shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown but Norlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Infamous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous.
Infamous throwing a counter right hand but Norlin manages to avoid it.
Norlin lands a slapping body shot.
Norlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Infamous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Infamous looks to land a right hand but Norlin moved out of range.
Norlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Infamous off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Infamous.
Infamous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Infamous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Infamous throws a body shot but no joy.
Norlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous misses with a looping right.
Norlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Infamous throws a body shot but no joy.
Infamous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Infamous moves away.
Infamous is looking to counter punch.
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Infamous misses the target.
Norlin connects with a body shot that sends Infamous's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Norlin.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Norlin ducks down to avoid it.
Norlin moves into the clinch.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Infamous is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Norlin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Norlin landing knees to the body.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but Norlin has him pressed against the cage.
Norlin gets underhooks to prevent Infamous's takedown attempt.
Norlin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Infamous misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Infamous drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Infamous fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Dave Infamous has been cut.
Infamous tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin won't allow it.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin won't allow it.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norlin lands an elbow inside that Infamous shrugs off.
Norlin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Infamous drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Infamous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norlin lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Infamous looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infamous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norlin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Infamous throws a lazy right hand but Norlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Norlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Norlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norlin.
Infamous misses with a straight left.
Norlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown but Norlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Infamous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Infamous doesn't seem bothered though.
Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norlin connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Infamous.
Infamous throws a body shot but no joy.
Norlin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Norlin works Infamous's body with a nice hook.
Infamous misses with a straight right.
Infamous takes one on the button.
Norlin misses with a body shot.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Infamous avoids them all with ease.
Norlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Norlin - just one landing.
Infamous throws a combination that misses
and Norlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norlin.
Infamous lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norlin prevents it.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.
Norlin lands with a right to the head.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but Norlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Norlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Norlin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
Norlin lands a knee to the body.
Norlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Norlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Petter Norlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norlin crunches a lovely knee into Infamous's ribcage.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Norlin.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Norlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infamous's face.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norlin to keep the fight standing.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Norlin.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Infamous has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Infamous jumps guard but Norlin stands there with Infamous around his waist. Infamous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Infamous takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous takes a knee right on the jaw!
Norlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Infamous drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norlin gets underhooks to prevent Infamous's takedown attempt.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Norlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Infamous.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Norlin.
Infamous is rocked!
Dave Infamous's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Oh Infamous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norlin lands a knee to the head.
Norlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Infamous managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Infamous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norlin walks away with a smile on his face. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Infamous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Infamous scores with a one two! Norlin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Infamous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Infamous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Infamous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Infamous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Norlin as the two fighters clinch.
Infamous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Infamous wants to take the fight to the mat but Norlin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
Norlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Infamous seems to have got his legs back now.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Infamous is defending well for now.
Infamous wants a takedown.
Norlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infamous's face.
Infamous pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norlin defends it easily.
Norlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Infamous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Norlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Infamous's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norlin clobbers Infamous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Norlin.
Norlin avoids the body shot from Infamous.
Norlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Infamous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Infamous scrambles back to his feet.
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Infamous misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous misses the jab.
Infamous misses with a hook.
Norlin jabs Infamous to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petter Norlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Infamous cracks Norlin with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Infamous. Norlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norlin scores with a nice strike.
Infamous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norlin lands a right hook to the body.
Norlin closes the distance and clinches.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Norlin misses with a knee to the head.
Infamous jumps guard but Norlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Norlin lands with a right to the head.
Infamous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Infamous has Norlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
Norlin lands a knee 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!
Norlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Infamous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norlin smiles and moves away.
Petter Norlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norlin scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infamous misses with a hook
and Norlin counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Norlin does no damage.
Norlin swings for the body but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous throws a shot from downtown. Norlin moves away and avoids it.
Norlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infamous.
Infamous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Infamous.
Infamous has his takedown stuffed
and Norlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norlin to keep the fight standing.
Norlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Norlin misses with a knee strike.
Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Infamous wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Infamous fails to land.
Infamous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norlin smiles and moves away.
Infamous fails to land the takedown.
Norlin tries to counter with a clinch but Infamous shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Infamous shoots for a double leg takedown but Norlin sprawls well. He's pushed Infamous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norlin lands a nice hook to Infamous's body. Infamous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petter Norlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norlin swinging wildly here.
Infamous misses the jab.
Donk. Norlin catches Infamous right on the button with a cross.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norlin misses with the combination.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Norlin's shoulder, as Norlin tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norlin wants to counter with a clinch but Infamous pushes him away.
Dave Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Norlin. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petter Norlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norlin 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Norlin!
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