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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with schism blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 cm
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169 lbs
11 - 4 - 2 |
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185 cm
23
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Norton! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Norton misses with a wild combination.
Norton throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease. Norton misses with a wild body shot. Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolf checks a leg kick. Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Norton throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norton throws a front kick aimed at Wolf's knee but Wolf avoids it well. Norton throws a combination. Wolf tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Norton throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily. Wolf misses with a body shot.
Norton throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
Norton throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range. Norton throws a head kick that misses. Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Norton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norton wants to stand but Wolf is controlling the position. Wolf slips nicely into half guard. Wolf trying to control the action but Norton is working from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall. Norton wants to get back to his feet. Wolf is taking a breather. Norton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Norton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolf is looking to advance position but Norton won't allow it. Norton looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf is keen to just control but Norton is a slippery customer. Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wolf content to control rather than advance. Wolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Wolf thows a huge punch but Norton dodges it nicely.
Wolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norton's head. Nice strikes from Wolf there. Wolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wolf works his way into full mount! Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee warns Norton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Norton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf dominated that 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.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norton. Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off. Norton looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick from Wolf lands but Norton takes it in his stride. A big left from Norton misses. Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norton misses with a wild combination.
Norton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
Norton throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a leg kick. Wolf moves out of range of the body kick from Norton.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norton throws a lazy body kick and Wolf counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check. Norton throws a solid leg kick but Wolf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norton.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Norton takes a kick to the side of the head. Norton misses with a straight right. Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though. Norton throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range. Norton throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Norton. Wolf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norton.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf checks a leg kick nicely. Norton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Wolf avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf blocks a head kick by Norton.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
Norton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Norton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf connects with an inside leg kick. Norton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease. Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot. Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Norton tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Norton will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Norton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norton tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Good standup being displayed there by Wolf as he connects with a hook. Norton throws a body kick that misses. Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Norton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet. Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot. Norton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Norton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An inside leg kick lands from Wolf. Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Scott Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf. Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norton misses with a head kick.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton. Wolf takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses. Norton throws a head kick that misses. Wolf tried to score with a low kick but Norton checks it. Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norton. Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Norton swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet. Norton swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Norton throws a head kick that misses. Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norton misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Norton misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely. Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf. Norton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wolf pushes Norton away with a front kick. Norton misses with a straight right. Scott Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Norton does no damage. Norton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Norton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scott Norton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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