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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
McNasty with a nice cross.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNasty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McNasty misses with a body punch.
McNasty lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman is trying to break the clinch but McNasty has him pressed against the cage.
McNasty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
McNasty scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
McNasty digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNasty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norman's efforts to push away.#T1#
McNasty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNasty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McNasty lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNasty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McNasty.
Norman looks winded!
McNasty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
McNasty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
McNasty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. #ROC#
Norman is rocked!
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can McNasty finish him?
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norman blocking some punches.
Norman seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Norman wants to get back to striking at distance but McNasty won't allow it.
McNasty works on Norman's body with a couple of short punches.
McNasty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman taking a breather.
McNasty unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Norman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McNasty is unloading with more strikes now! Norman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Norman works over Caldwell's head and body with a nice combination.
Caldwell misses the shot to the body.
Norman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caldwell lands a head shot.
Norman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caldwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norman.
Norman shoots in but Caldwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Caldwell rushes Norman and presses him up against the cage.
Caldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage.
A short right from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman.
Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norman tries to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling the position.
Caldwell gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norman blocking some punches.
Caldwell cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Caldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caldwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norman has had enough of the clinch but Caldwell keeps him there for the moment.
Norman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caldwell throws a head punch that misses.
Norman blocking some punches.
Caldwell stalls.
Caldwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Norman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman. #BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldwell.
#CL#
Caldwell has managed to clinch.
Caldwell scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Caldwell fails to land.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. #T3#
Caldwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norman's efforts to push away.
Norman wants to get back to striking at distance but Caldwell won't allow it.
Caldwell works on Norman's body with a couple of short punches.
Caldwell lands with a light punch inside.
Caldwell pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Caldwell.
Caldwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caldwell gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caldwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Caldwell lands a right hand.
Norman blocks an uppercut.
Caldwell presses Norman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Caldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Caldwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caldwell.
Caldwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Caldwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Caldwell.
Caldwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caldwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norman blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Caldwell.
Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Caldwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Caldwell has Norman up against the cage in a clinch.
Caldwell tries to work over Norman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norman is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.
Caldwell misses with the head strike.
A short right from Caldwell.
Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
Caldwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caldwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norman can do to turn this around?
Caldwell lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell lands with a light punch inside.
Caldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norman is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.
Caldwell misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Caldwell.
#T1#
Norman is trying to drag Caldwell to the mat but Caldwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caldwell prevents Norman from breaking the clinch.
Norman tries to break free but Caldwell pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Caldwell.
Norman misses with a knee to the head.
Caldwell lands with a light punch inside.
Norman takes a shot to the head.
Caldwell lands a right hand.
Ryan Caldwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman.
Caldwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Caldwell.
#T2#
Caldwell lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Caldwell on the inside.
Norman tries for a takedown but Caldwell manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caldwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Caldwell.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Caldwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normans head.
Still in the clinch, Caldwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caldwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards. #ROC#
Norman is rocked!
Caldwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Caldwell finish him?
Caldwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Caldwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Caldwell scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Caldwell lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norman to his knees! Caldwell keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Caldwell!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a takedown
letting Norman counter with a right hand. #TD#
Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Norman's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Norman had control of the position.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T1#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Norman is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Norman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfie Jackson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Tafari throws an off balance right hand
and Norman counters with a straight right hand.
Tafari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tafari circles away quickly and effectively.
Tafari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tafari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norman but Norman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tafari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman dodges the punch combination from Tafari.
#T1#
Tafari fails with a takedown attempt.
Tafari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Tafari backs off Norman throws a huge counter combo but Tafari manages to avoid it all.
Tafari walks into a jab.
Norman blocks a head kick by Tafari.
Norman throws a lazy right hand but Tafari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tafari quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tafari thumps Norman with a low kick.
Norman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tafari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Tafari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tafari throws a head kick that Norman semi-blocks.
Tafari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tafari thinking. #T2#
Norman misses with a two punch combination.
Tafari looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tafari scores with a head kick.
Norman stuffs the takedown.
Norman works over Tafari's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tafari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tafari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norman pinned against the cage. Norman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norman throws a jab when Tafari was well out of range.
Tafari throws a quick counter head kick but Norman was just out of range.#T3#
Tafari closes the distance and clinches up with Norman, looking for a takedown. Tafari pushes Norman against the cage but Norman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tafari avoids it really well and circles away.
Norman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Tafari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norman!#ES2#
Norman sneaks out the side door and pushes Tafari away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Tafari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman throws a head kick but Tafari moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tafari.
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!
Tafari misses with a head kick.
Tafari blocks a head kick by Norman.
Tafari delivers a nice body kick.
Norman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tafari looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well.
It seemed like Norman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ted Norman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tafari lands the left hand.
Norman throws a head kick but Tafari moves out of range.
Tafari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tafari.
Norman closes the distance and clinches up with Tafari, looking for a takedown. Norman pushes Tafari against the cage but Tafari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tafari throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tafari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tafari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tafari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tafari trying to control the position but Norman is working away.
Norman stops Tafari from passing to mount. #SUB#
Tafari is trying to get an arm triangle but Norman is defending well.
Tafari is looking to take a break and control but Norman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tafari controlling the position from side mount.
Tafari tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ted Norman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tafari wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy.
Tafari gets to mount! Norman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Tafari controlling his opponent.
Norman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Norman is trying to get back to his feet but Tafari has full control of the position and if anything, Norman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Norman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tafari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman staying busy and making it hard for Tafari to control.
Norman wants to control his opponent's hands but Tafari gets his hands free. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tafari looking for the choke from the back.
Tafari softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tafari has Norman flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tafari controlling the positon.#SUB#
Tafari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tafari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tafari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norman can do to turn this around?
Tafari stays in close to Norman's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tafari's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tafari trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari looking to sit in guard and control but Norman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Tafari is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Norman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tafari gets back to full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Tafari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman wants to stand and escape but instead Tafari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tafari trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tafari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman wants to hit a switch here but Tafari passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Norman there!
Tafari looking to control but Norman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tafari is looking to work his way around to Norman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tafari trying to control but Norman is having none of it. #T4#
Tafari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tafari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tafari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tafari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tafari!
An intense looking Hector Tafari took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Norman throws a series of punches but Eaton moves out of range.
Norman looks winded!
Eaton shoots in for a takedown but Norman shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Norman darts in and clinches Eaton up against the cage.
Norman is trying to stall.
Eaton throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Eaton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norman regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Norman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eaton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norman to keep the fight standing.
Eaton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Norman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eaton has him pressed against the cage.
Eaton wants a takedown.
Eaton looking for a takedown.
Norman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eaton can't get the takedown.
Norman tries to break free but Eaton pushes him back against the cage.
Eaton goes for a takedown attempt but Norman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Norman has Eaton up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eaton tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Eaton manages to break the clinch.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Eaton moves away and avoids it.
Eaton needs to keep his hands up - Norman had a free shot at his head there.
Eaton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norman defends well and Eaton ends up having to push Norman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Norman clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC#
Eaton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norman avoids a kick to the body.
Shirley Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton misses with a takedown attempt - Norman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norman tries to land a front kick but Eaton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eaton misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Norman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norman stuffs the takedown.
Norman shoots in for a double leg but Eaton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eaton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Norman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eaton shoots in and drives through. Norman sprawls well.#TD#
Eaton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eaton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Norman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Eaton drives through with a takedown into Norman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eaton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ted Norman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eaton scoring with some ground and pound.
Eaton is looking to stand up but Norman won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eaton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton is looking to stand up but Norman won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eaton is defended easily by Norman.#TD#
Norman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eaton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Eaton cracks Norman with a solid left hand.
Eaton throws a big right hand that misses.
Eaton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eaton wanted to stand there but Norman had control of the position. #T3#
Norman wants to stand and escape but Eaton is having none of it.
Eaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU#
Eaton stands up and waves to Norman to follow him. #CL#
Eaton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eaton wants a takedown.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Norman taking a breather.
Eaton tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman gets underhooks to prevent Eaton's takedown attempt.
Eaton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Eaton breaks the clinch.
Eaton wants to clinch up but Norman keeps it at a distance.
Eaton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman misses with a double jab.
Eaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eaton somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirley Eaton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eaton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norman sprawls well. Norman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eaton gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Norman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eaton is defended easily by Norman.
Norman is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a low kick.
Norman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norman misses with a looping right.#T1#
Eaton with a poor takedown
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eaton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eaton shoots in looking for a takedown but Norman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eaton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Norman tries to sprawl but Eaton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Norman trying to control but Eaton postures up.
#T2#
Norman trying to get back to full guard but Eaton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Eaton landing punches. #SUB#
Eaton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Norman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Norman shrugs it off.
Norman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Eaton lands a heavy elbow.
Eaton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norman looks a forlorn figure.
Norman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SU#
Eaton is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Eaton is looking to clinch.
And Norman tries to counter it with a takedown but Eaton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eaton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norman pinned against the cage. Norman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Eaton fails with the takedown.
Eaton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norman.
Eaton shoots in looking for a takedown. Norman tries to sprawl out of it but Eaton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Norman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Eaton clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shirley Eaton.
I think Eaton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shirley Eaton!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norman defends well and Richards ends up having to push Norman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Les Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman looks winded!
Richards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norman circles away.
Norman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norman's waist but Norman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Norman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman stuffs the takedown.
Norman unleashes a big counter combination but Richards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Richards dives in and grabs Norman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norman pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Norman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Norman shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norman defends it nicely.
Norman tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Richards shoots and misses
and Norman counters with a series of strikes. Richards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Norman gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
Norman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richards misses with a takedown
and Norman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richards looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norman sprawls well. Norman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Richards goes for a double leg but Norman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norman continues to drive forward.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards, which made it look bad.
Norman leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Norman.#CL2#
Norman has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norman prevents it.
Norman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Norman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
Richards tries to pull guard but Norman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
Norman stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norman prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Norman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Norman gets a double leg takedown into Richards's guard.#SUB#
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norman defends it easily.#SUB#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Norman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norman stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards fails with the takedown
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norman counters with a straight right hand.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norman defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Norman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Richards gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Norman kicks Richards off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Ted Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Norman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Norman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Norman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norman wants it to stay on the feet.
Richards throws a body kick that misses
and Norman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Richards tries to clinch but Norman moves out of range.
Richards feints and then cracks Norman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norman down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Norman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Norman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Norman, which made it look bad.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards tries for a takedown but Norman circles away easily
and Norman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking. #T2#
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Norman shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Norman moves into the clinch successfully.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norman smiles and moves away.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Norman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richards misses with a combination
letting Norman counter with a right hand.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Norman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Richards misses with a takedown attempt
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Norman clinches.
Norman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Norman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards jumps guard but Norman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards is trying to drag Norman to the mat but Norman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Richards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norman is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Richards jumps guard but Norman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ted Norman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Les Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Norman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norman 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Norman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers is looking to clinch but Norman is avoiding it.
Norman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up with Norman, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes Norman against the cage but Norman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
Rivers checks the leg kick.
Rivers is looking to counter the offense by Norman and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.#T1#
Norman cracks Rivers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Norman gets tackled into the cage by Rivers. Rivers maintains the clinch.
Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norman walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Norman clinches.
Rivers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Norman working hard to break the clinch.
Norman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Norman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Norman won't allow it.
#T2#
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Norman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers looking for a takedown. #TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Norman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norman has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Norman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Norman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norman scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Clark Rivers has been cut.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
As Norman tries to get set, Rivers tries to push him back and clinch up but Norman manages to avoid the attempt.
Norman scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Norman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Rivers tries a body shot but Norman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Norman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clark Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Norman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norman counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rivers falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Norman!
Ted Norman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It feels great to win on my debut, I wanna thank my coaches and fans.'.
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