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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo DeBaucherie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Norton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBaucherie misses with a body kick.
DeBaucherie swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Norton is looking to clinch but DeBaucherie is avoiding it.
DeBaucherie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norton was covering up waiting for the punch and DeBaucherie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norton is trying to control the position but DeBaucherie postures up.
Norton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBaucherie trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBaucherie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBaucherie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeBaucherie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBaucherie throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norton is on top in guard.
DeBaucherie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norton defends it easily.
DeBaucherie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBaucherie looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
Norton wants to stand but DeBaucherie is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
DeBaucherie working a defensive guard here.
Norton wants to control from the top but DeBaucherie keeps moving.
Norton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeBaucherie keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a few strikes there.
DeBaucherie instigates a clinch.
Norton scores a nice knee to the body.
Norton is trying to break free.
Norton looking to throw knees to the head but DeBaucherie is blocking nicely.
Norton working DeBaucherie over with knees to the body.
DeBaucherie tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
DeBaucherie tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
DeBaucherie misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeBaucherie is breathing heavily.
Norton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeBaucherie is defending well for now.
DeBaucherie missing with knees to the body.
DeBaucherie avoiding damage as Norton throws knees to the body.
Norton wants to break free but DeBaucherie has control.
Norton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeBaucherie is defending well for now.
DeBaucherie breaks the clinch.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and DeBaucherie moves out of range easily.
Norton avoids the head kick by DeBaucherie.
Norton avoids the head kick by DeBaucherie.
DeBaucherie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norton throws a head kick that misses
and DeBaucherie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBaucherie scores with a punch to the head.
Norton avoids the head kick by DeBaucherie.
DeBaucherie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeBaucherie avoids the head kick by Norton.
Nice jab there from DeBaucherie.
Norton wants to clinch.
DeBaucherie keeps Norton at a distance using the push kick.
Norton throws a head kick that misses
and DeBaucherie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norton avoids the elbow strike from DeBaucherie, against the cage.
Norton is trying to stall.
DeBaucherie pushes off an throws an elbow but Norton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Norton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeBaucherie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeBaucherie tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeBaucherie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norton thinking.
DeBaucherie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeBaucherie with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norton throws a nice head kick!
Norton closes the distance but DeBaucherie moves to the side
and DeBaucherie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeBaucherie is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
DeBaucherie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Norton regains guard.
DeBaucherie has gone for a leg lock! Norton slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeBaucherie's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Norton wants to control from the top but DeBaucherie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBaucherie pushes Norton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Norton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norton lands a big head kick that sends DeBaucherie tumbling to the mat! Norton takes a step backwards and waves DeBaucherie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
DeBaucherie is rocked!
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh DeBaucherie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeBaucherie avoids the head kick by Norton.
Norton darts in trying to clinch
and DeBaucherie counters with a two punch combo.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBaucherie blocks a head kick by Norton.
DeBaucherie seems to have got his legs back now.
DeBaucherie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie misses with a head kick.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Norton throws a head kick but DeBaucherie moves out of range.
DeBaucherie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norton if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Lorenzo DeBaucherie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeBaucherie throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeBaucherie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeBaucherie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBaucherie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeBaucherie kicks Norton off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norton misses with a head kick.
DeBaucherie keeps Norton at a distance using the push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - DeBaucherie scores with a four punch combination!
DeBaucherie lands a high kick!
DeBaucherie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and DeBaucherie duly obliges.
Norton throws a head kick but DeBaucherie moves out of range.
Norton misses with a body shot.
DeBaucherie throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Norton throws a nice head kick!
DeBaucherie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and DeBaucherie duly obliges.
DeBaucherie throws a sloppy head kick
and Norton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeBaucherie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Norton lands but DeBaucherie takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton avoids the head kick by DeBaucherie.
DeBaucherie closes the distance and clinches up with Norton, looking for a takedown. DeBaucherie pushes Norton against the cage but Norton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norton tries to clinch but DeBaucherie is having none of it.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Norton.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses.
Norton throws a head kick that misses
and DeBaucherie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeBaucherie wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
DeBaucherie avoids the head kick by Norton.
Norton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeBaucherie scores a takedown into full mount!
DeBaucherie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo DeBaucherie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Norton.
Lorenzo DeBaucherie is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBaucherie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and DeBaucherie moves out of range easily.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and DeBaucherie moves out of range easily.
DeBaucherie throws a nice looking combination but Norton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeBaucherie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeBaucherie circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeBaucherie counters with a nice body shot.
DeBaucherie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeBaucherie throws a head kick that misses.
Norton closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeBaucherie counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeBaucherie counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBaucherie stalling the fight.
Norton looking to stall.
Norton is trying to break free.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from DeBaucherie.
DeBaucherie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeBaucherie avoids it.
Norton looking to stall.
DeBaucherie misses with an elbow over the top.
Norton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeBaucherie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeBaucherie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norton with a knee to the head.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norton connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeBaucherie's face.
Norton is looking to control DeBaucherie's arms but DeBaucherie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Norton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but DeBaucherie blocks with his arms.
DeBaucherie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it.
DeBaucherie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton throws a nice head kick!
DeBaucherie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeBaucherie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norton tries to clinch up.
Norton avoids the head kick by DeBaucherie.
Norton tries to clinch
and DeBaucherie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeBaucherie blocks a head kick by Norton.
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norton wants to clinch.
Norton wants to clinch but DeBaucherie slips to the side
and DeBaucherie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton avoids the head kick by DeBaucherie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Norton lands but DeBaucherie takes it in his stride.
DeBaucherie fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a head kick.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBaucherie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norton throws a head kick that misses
and DeBaucherie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeBaucherie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeBaucherie throws and elbow that misses. Norton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeBaucherie's guard. Nice move by Norton!
DeBaucherie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Norton is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie punching from the bottom.
DeBaucherie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Norton manages to move to mount!
Lorenzo DeBaucherie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeBaucherie is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeBaucherie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeBaucherie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo DeBaucherie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeBaucherie 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
Lorenzo DeBaucherie wins by unanimous decision!
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