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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. back passage only kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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142 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Norton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Nice cross by Norton.
Norton looks to clinch
and McGill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norton just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGill's brow.
McGill takes a shot to the head.
Norton tries to work over McGill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but McGill avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGill misses with a knee to the head.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton misses with a body punch.
McGill looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that McGill has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGill's elbow.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill blocks a body shot from Norton.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Norton can't find room to land a body shot as McGill controls the action.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as McGill controls his hands.
Norton missing with knees to the body.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
McGill tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
McGill trying to land knees to the body.
McGill misses with a knee to the head.
Norton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by McGill.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGill's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
McGill wants a takedown.
Norton misses with some punches.
McGill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Norton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGill lands a knee to the head.
McGill tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton lands a right hand.
McGill trying to land knees to the body.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
McGill blocks an uppercut.
McGill is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent McGill's takedown attempt.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norton.
McGill has Norton pressed against the cage, preventing Norton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill prevents a body shot from Norton.
McGill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGill tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton digs a right hand underneath McGill's ribcage. McGill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norton trying to land knees to the body.
McGill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGill or not.
Norton digs a right hand underneath McGill's ribcage. McGill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGill is breathing heavily.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Norton tries to work over McGill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGill blocks a body shot from Norton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton gets through McGill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by McGill.
Norton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGill trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but McGill avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage.
McGill prevents a body shot from Norton.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
McGill missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
McGill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent McGill's takedown attempt.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGill's elbow.
Norton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norton working aggressively here.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGill's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norton lands with a left to the head.
McGill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Norton dominated that round.
That's time! McGill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGill checks a low kick from Norton.
McGill avoids the body shot from Norton.
McGill tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
McGill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norton lands a nice uppercut.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGill.
McGill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGill has Norton pressed against the cage.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill darts in trying to clinch
and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norton takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses.
McGill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - McGill circles away.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGill.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.
Norton's corner calls for a 1-2. Norton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Norton misses its intended target.
Graeme Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGill moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Norton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGill doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGill rather than just go for the knockout.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton swings for the body but McGill moves out of range.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
Norton throws a series of punches but McGill avoids them all with ease.
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGill was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGill moves into the clinch.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGill.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graeme Norton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGill is stalling here.
Norton tries a body shot but McGill blocks it.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
McGill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but McGill uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGill landing knees to the body.
McGill stalls.
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!
McGill lands a knee to the head.
McGill lands a nice knee to the body.
McGill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
McGill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norton lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as McGill controls his hands.
Norton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norton throws an elbow but it misses.
Norton tries a body shot but McGill blocks it.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGill was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
McGill blocks a leg kick.
McGill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGill blocks an uppercut.
McGill trying to stall but Norton improves his position.
McGill landing knees to the head.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton misses with a body punch.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGill looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
McGill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norton is keeping busy.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but McGill avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGill goes for a takedown attempt but Norton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norton takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
McGill blocking some punches.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norton as McGill tries to tie him up.
McGill is looking for a takedown.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by McGill.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from McGill.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norton as McGill tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
McGill slows down the pace here.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGill blocks a body shot from Norton.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGill or not.
McGill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGill missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGill's elbow.
Norton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGill landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGill has Norton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton stops a takedown attempt from McGill.
Norton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGill.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton lands a right hand.
McGill takes a shot to the head.
Norton lands a nice uppercut.
Norton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Norton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton digs a right hand into McGill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGill's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norton tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
McGill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norton.
Norton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGill.
McGill looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Norton working hard to break the clinch.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graeme Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norton 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Norton!
In his post fight interview, Graeme Norton gave a big smile as he said 'Im back the power in my hands was too much for him and he just gave up. Train harder and we will fight again.'.
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energy
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FIGHT
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