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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes into the arena with Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin' blaring out of the sound system. Norris has chosen Kryptonite as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitali Popov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov drives through with a takedown into Norris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Norris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norris wants to sweep here but Popov controlling him for the moment.
Norris keeping full guard, as Popov tries to pass.
Popov wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Norris has control of Popov's left arm, preventing Popov from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Chuck Norris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Popov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Popov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Popov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris drives through and clinches with Popov against the cage.
Popov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris landing knees to the body.
Popov pulls guard successfully.
Popov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norris's guard.
Popov tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
Norris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popov manages to get himself to full guard.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popov looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norris has passed into half guard!
Norris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Popov tries to improve his position but instead Norris has taken his back!
Popov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Norris.
Norris not allowing Popov to control his hands.
Popov can't escape the position.
Norris tries to keep control of the position but Popov is staying busy.
Norris really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Popov.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norris's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chuck Norris has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Popov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Popov avoids it.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Popov's shoulder, as Popov tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Norris's half guard.
Norris trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Norris 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.
Popov dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
Popov looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Popov throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Popov tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Popov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Popov somewhat.
Popov misses with a wild body shot.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popov.
Norris cracks Popov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Popov misses.
A big right from Norris misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Norris misses with a hook. Popov ducked under it nicely.
Popov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Norris looking to control.
Norris controlling the position.
Popov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris 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.
Popov trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris cracks the inside of Popov's front leg.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Popov.
Popov throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Popov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popov rather than just go for the knockout.
Popov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Popov.
Norris wants to clinch.
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Popov circles away.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popov.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popov.
Popov connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Chuck Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris moves away from the strike by Popov.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popov throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Norris.
Vitali Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris gets caught flat footed, as Popov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Popov is proving a slippery customer.
Norris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norris dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris wants to pass the guard but Popov is keeping the position.
Popov is looking for a triangle here but Norris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Popov is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
Popov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Norris tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norris tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vitali Popov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Popov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Popov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Popov.
Popov misses with an uppercut.
Popov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
A jab from Popov misses.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popov throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Popov moves forwards but Norris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popov keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Popov closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Popov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
Popov cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.
Popov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Popov misses the jab.
Popov looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
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!
Popov blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris connects with a jab.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Popov's front leg but catches the back leg as Popov tries to avoid it.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Popov's head but Popov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popov.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Popov lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris's head.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Popov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Popov. That snapped Norris's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Popov.
Popov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Popov trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
Popov lands strikes from half guard.
Popov wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Norris keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Norris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norris.
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!
Popov wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Popov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vitali Popov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
Popov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Popov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Norris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitali Popov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris 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.
Norris pulls Popov in close to his closed guard and prevents Popov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov stands and throws Norris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Popov working away.
Norris regains half guard.
Norris is not content to let Popov control the position.
Norris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
Popov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Popov trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Popov!
Norris controlling from mount.
Popov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norris trying to control but Popov is having none of it.
Popov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov is working hard here to advance position.
Popov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norris slows the pace down in half guard.
Popov tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Popov manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norris passes into half guard.
Popov is refusing to be controlled, as Norris sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popov wants to get back to full guard but Norris has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vitali Popov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Norris throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Popov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Popov showed some decent athleticism there.
Norris wants to improve his position but Popov is controlling well.
Norris is staying active underneath Popov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Norris wants to control but Popov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norris is trying to stand back up but Popov is controlling him
Norris is looking to improve his position.
Popov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Norris controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov is working for a submission of some sort.
Norris is staying active underneath Popov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Norris wants to control but Popov is keeping busy.
Popov is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is pressing down on Popov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Popov looking to sit in guard and control but Norris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popov is keeping the position for now.
Popov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norris defends well.
Popov looking for subs off his back but Norris has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Norris unloads with some shots from mount but Popov bucks and avoids them well.
Popov tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Popov is squirming around, avoiding Norris's attempts to control the action.
Popov tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Norris 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Norris.
I think Popov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chuck Norris!
Chuck Norris is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Chuck Norris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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