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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Norm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Cantwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantwin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whispers In The Dark kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Big Norm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Norm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Cantwin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norm gets caught napping as Cantwin dives in and scores a takedown. Norm manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cantwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cantwin has managed to get both his arms back between Norm's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantwin postures up in Norm's guard and throws a big left but Norm blocks it.
Norm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cantwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norm is keeping the position for now.
Cantwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cantwin trying to control but Norm is working from the bottom.
Cantwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norm keeping full guard, as Cantwin tries to pass.
Cantwin trying to control but Norm is working from the bottom.
Norm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cantwin is aware though and is defending well.
Norm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cantwin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Cantwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Norm is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwin wants to control from the top but Norm keeps moving.
Norm looking for a guillotine here but Cantwin defends easily.
Cantwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norm's guard.
Norm wants to get back to full guard.
Norm is working hard here to advance position.
Cantwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Cantwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norm sees it coming and defends easily.
Cantwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norm trying to control but Cantwin postures up.
Cantwin is trying to control. Norm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norm wants to get back to full guard but Cantwin has mounted him!
Cantwin looking to secure an arm triangle but Norm defends it well.
Cantwin landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norm is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Cantwin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cantwin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Norm's face.
Cantwin prevents Norm from getting the reversal.
Norm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cantwin stops Norm from getting back to his feet.
Cantwin working Norm over with strikes.
Norm moves into full guard.
Norm wants to sweep but no luck.
Norm is breathing heavily.
Cantwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norm's guard.
Cantwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cantwin seems to be working for a kimura but Norm defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norm is pressing down on Cantwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cantwin won't allow Norm to sweep him here.
Norm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cantwin!
Cantwin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Norm's lack of action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norm looks to land a strike but Cantwin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Cantwin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cantwin moves into range and clinches up with Norm.
Norm tries to pull guard but Cantwin won't allow it.
Cantwin gets control of Norm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cantwin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Norm throws and elbow that misses. Cantwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Norm's guard. Nice move by Cantwin!
Norm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cantwin passes into side control.
Norm manages to get back to half guard.
Cantwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cantwin thows a huge punch but Norm dodges it nicely.
Cantwin is looking for a kimura but Norm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cantwin to get the leverage.
Norm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cantwin is controlling the pace.
Cantwin prevents Norm from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norm is trying to stand back up but Cantwin is controlling him
Cantwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Cantwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cantwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Norm pushes Cantwin off looking to stand but Cantwin dives back in and keeps control.
Cantwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cantwin.
Norm tries to get to full guard but Cantwin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Norm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cantwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norm sees it coming and defends easily.
Norm tries to roll over but Cantwin keeps him under control.
Norm is looking to escape.
Cantwin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Troy Cantwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantwin is keen to just control but Norm is a slippery customer.
Cantwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cantwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwin slips a nice elbow through Norm's hands, connecting with Norm's forehead.
Norm gets back to full guard.
Norm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cantwin has gone for a leg lock! Norm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cantwin's guard.
Cantwin is breathing heavily.
Norm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Norm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norm won't allow Cantwin to sweep him here.
Cantwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norm throwing strikes from guard but Cantwin blocks nicely.
Norm lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norm trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cantwin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Cantwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Cantwin avoids the head kick by Norm.
Norm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cantwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Norm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantwin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norm regains guard immediately.
Cantwin trying to control but Norm is working from the bottom.
Cantwin distracts Norm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cantwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cantwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norm's head.
Cantwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cantwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norm has his feet on Cantwin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cantwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cantwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norm fails with the takedown
and Cantwin counters with a shoot takedown. Norm fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cantwin defends it easily.
Cantwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Norm has wrist control.
Cantwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cantwin trying to control but Norm is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cantwin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cantwin shoots for a takedown but Norm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cantwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Norm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cantwin.
Norm tries to roll over but Cantwin keeps him under control.
Norm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norm.
Cantwin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norm wants to stand up but Cantwin is controlling him.
Cantwin is looking to stand up but Norm won't let him.
Cantwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Norm is retaining full guard.
Cantwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Norm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norm controls Cantwin momentarily but Cantwin frees himself.
Cantwin throws and elbow that misses. Norm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cantwin's guard. Nice move by Norm!
Norm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cantwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantwin, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norm wants to pass the guard but Cantwin is keeping the position.
Norm postures up.
Norm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cantwin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Norm throwing strikes but missing.
Big Norm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Cantwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Norm trying to control but Cantwin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Cantwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cantwin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Cantwin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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