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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Norks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norks comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 cm
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267 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfie Norks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Norks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw. Norks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alfie Norks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Norks throws a nice outside leg kick. Kane thows a body shot but no joy. A punch lands to the side of Kane 's head but he takes it in his stride. Norks scores with a head kick. Kane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Ron Kane has been cut. 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! Norks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Norks lands a lovely overhand right. Norks throws a low kick, looking for Kane's leg but Kane calmly moves out of range. Norks scores with a nice right hand.
Kane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Norks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Norks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Norks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane. Norks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Norks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norks cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Norks is predictable there letting Kane counter with a right hand. Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norks closes the distance and clinches. Norks with a knee to the head.
Norks takes an elbow to the forehead. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norks obliges. Kane looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norks lands an uppercut. Norks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kane avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Norks looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range. Norks throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side. A leg kick checked by Kane. Norks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Norks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Norks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Norks misses with an elbow strike.
Norks lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Norks. Kane lands a nice uppercut. Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Norks pushes off an throws an elbow but Kane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Norks working aggressively here.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch. Norks tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Norks misses with a knee strike.
Norks wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norks throws an elbow but misses. Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Norks lands an elbow that stopped Kane in his tracks for a moment. Norks working hard to break the clinch. Norks lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye. Kane blocks an elbow strike from Norks.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norks's elbow. Kane wants to break free but Norks has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Kane.
It looks like Alfie Norks has been cut. Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Norks controls the action.
Kane misses with a knee strike.
Kane keeps control of Norks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Norks controls the action.
Norks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it. Kane working aggressively here.
Norks lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Ron Kane's cut even more. Norks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Norks is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norks down to the mat. Norks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Norks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane. Norks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norks.
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norks throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norks lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand. Kane throws a hook to the side of Norks's head but Norks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Norks throws a leg kick and Kane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Norks does a little dance to reset his feet. Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab. Norks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Norks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Norks slips under a jab. Norks blocks a head kick by Kane.
Norks tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Norks misses with a body shot
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kane connects with a solid leg kick. Norks tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A jab from Norks finds it's way through Kane's defenses. Norks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good leg kick by Norks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norks is looking to land body kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Norks dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Norks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A combination from Norks does no damage. Kane throws a leg kick but Norks checks it. Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Norks's head back.
Norks throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A chopping leg kick lands by Norks. Norks thows a body shot but no joy. Kane lands a head shot. Norks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Norks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kane is out of range. Alfie Norks is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Norks misses. Norks doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norks as he avoids it easily. Kane misses with a hook. Norks ducked under it nicely. Norks motions for Kane to come forward. Norks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norks misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norks takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses. Norks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Norks looks to land a body kick but Kane moved away. Norks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Norks tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it. Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kane counters with a leg kick. Kane takes a swing at Norks's ribcage but misses. Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kane scores with a leg kick.
Norks moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off. A chopping leg kick lands by Norks. Norks throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily. Norks tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norks lands with a nice body punch. Norks throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage! A leg kick checked by Kane. Kane avoids the head kick by Norks.
Norks blocks a leg kick. Norks throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily. Norks slips a jab from Kane. Norks tries a head kick but it misses.
Norks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Norks slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Norks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kane throws a push kick but Norks slaps the foot to one side. Norks misses with a head kick.
Norks slips a jab from Kane. Alfie Norks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice cross by Kane. Norks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Norks lands a lovely overhand right. Norks misses with a low kick. A head kick misses from Norks. Kane misses with a low kick as Norks jumps back. A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Norks on the wrong end of a nice jab. Norks throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it. Kane misses with a body kick. Norks tries to land a body kick and Kane counters with a left to the body. Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Norks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Norks throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Norks stuffs the takedown. Alfie Norks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Kane. Kane is breathing heavily. Norks throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Norks loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch. Norks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Norks misses with a body shot.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kane there as he acknowledges the shot. Norks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norks scores with a nice right hand.
Norks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Norks punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch. A leg kick checked by Kane. Norks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Norks tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Norks scores with a leg kick.
Norks stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kane misses with a hook. Norks ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Norks dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kane throws a leg kick but Norks sees it coming and checks it nicely. Norks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Norks slips a jab from Kane. Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norks blocks a head kick by Kane.
Norks throws a leg kick that misses. Norks lands with a shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Norks. That's going to slow Kane down. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Norks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norks moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Norks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norks. Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Norks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Norks throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norks tries to land a body kick and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Norks slips under a jab from Kane. Norks misses with a head kick.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Norks missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A kick lands to the mid section there for Norks. Norks throws a leg kick that is checked and Kane counters with a body kick that stops Norks in his tracks momentarily. Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kane blocks a leg kick. Kane gets a double leg takedown into Norks's guard. Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Norks. Norks is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Kane trying to control but Norks is working from the bottom. Kane throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Norks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Norks is proving a slippery customer.
Kane pulls Norks in close to his closed guard and prevents Norks from doing any damage or advancing position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ron Kane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Norks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norks connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from Norks. Norks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Norks's belly button to the back. Kane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norks cracks the inside of Kane's front leg. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kane blocks a low kick nicely. Norks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A low kick from Norks misses and Kane counters with a right hand to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A jab from Norks misses. Norks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kane. Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norks is out of range and Kane settles back down. Norks tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Norks clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Norks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though. Norks misses with the combination.
A solid body kick from Kane. Kane moves out of range as Norks throws a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane. Norks has managed to clinch.
Norks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Norks avoids the damage to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kane throws a big shot that misses. Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Kane catches Norks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Norks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norks misses with a head kick.
Kane staying out of range there. Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Norks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane. Norks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kane. Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norks's head. Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norks pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kane throwing shots but Norks is blocking nicely. Kane is stalling here. Norks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Norks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Norks wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. Kane holds on to Norks's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norks stands up and we're back to a striking position. Norks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kane is out of range. Norks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jab from Norks. Kane throws a head kick but Norks moves out of range.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick. Norks tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane scores with a head kick. Norks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Norks scores with a leg kick.
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! Norks motions for Kane to come forward. Norks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf. Norks feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down. A leg kick checked by Norks. Kane lands with a straight right. Norks didn't see that one coming. Norks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head. Norks throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Norks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Norks works the jab nicely. Norks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Norks had his way with Ron Kane in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norks tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kane misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Kane. Norks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane. Norks lands with a right hand. A good leg kick by Norks. Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Norks. Norks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around? Norks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Norks. Kane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norks throws a leg kick that misses. Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Norks scores with a jab. Kane acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Norks stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet. Norks blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane throws a solid leg kick but Norks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane. Norks misses with a body shot.
Norks tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norks moves away. Norks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kane. Kane takes one to the chin there. Norks throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily. Norks throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Norks only half commits. Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Norks seems unphased.
Norks throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it. Norks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range. Norks moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off. Ron Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norks. Norks obviously looking to wear him down.
Norks scores with a jab to the jaw. Norks looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely. Norks walks into a straight right hand from Kane. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norks tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it. A head kick from Norks lands but Kane takes it in his stride. Kane is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norks checks it well. Norks defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand. Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Norks. Norks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away. Norks throws a nice inside leg kick. Norks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norks swivels and escapes. Alfie Norks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alfie Norks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Kane. Kane tries to move into range but Norks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Norks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Norks settles back down. Norks throws a shot to the body.
Norks throws a jab when Kane was well out of range. Norks lands with a slapping head kick. A head kick misses from Norks. Norks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab. Norks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Norks throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily. Norks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane. Norks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane. Norks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norks throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Norks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane cracks Norks with a right hand to the side of the head. 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! Norks keeps Kane at a distance using the push kick. Norks checks a low kick from Kane. Norks goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kane misses with a head kick.
Norks throws a nice inside leg kick. Kane takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kane tries for a takedown but Norks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Norks clinches with his opponent.
Norks lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Ron Kane's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kane pushes off an throws an elbow but Norks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Norks controls the action.
Norks misses with a knee strike.
Kane avoids a wild elbow strike from Norks.
And that's the end of the fight! Alfie Norks showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Alfie Norks! Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Alfie Norks! Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Alfie Norks!
Alfie Norks wins by unanimous decision!
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