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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Genus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Genus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Genus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton checks a leg kick.
Norton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genus looking to score a takedown here. Norton is defending well but Genus drives through and ends up in Norton's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Genus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Genus.
Norton working a defensive guard here.
Norton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Genus's guard.
Norton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genus's guard.
Norton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Genus is pulling down on Norton's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Genus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Genus tries to clinch up
and Norton moves into the clinch.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Genus won't allow it.
Norton jumps guard but Genus stands there with Norton around his waist. Norton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Norton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Genus.
Norton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Genus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Genus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norton circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Genus wants to stand up but Norton is controlling the position.
Genus is controlling the pace.
Genus is looking for a kimura here.
Norton wants to control but Genus is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Genus wants to take a breather but Norton is having none of it.
Norton pushes Genus off looking to stand but Genus dives back in and keeps control.
Norton is not content to let Genus control the position.
Norton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Genus.
Norton is not content to let Genus control the position.
Genus is thwarting Norton's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Genus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Genus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genus throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Genus shoots in looking for a takedown. Norton tries to sprawl out of it but Genus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Genus scores with a body shot.
Norton swats away the attempt to clinch by Genus.
Genus dives in and scores a takedown into Norton's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Norton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Genus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Genus ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Genus has double underhooks.
Norton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genus walks away with a smile on his face. Norton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Genus tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Genus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Genus wants to free his trapped foot but Norton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Genus content to control rather than advance.
Genus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton gets back to full guard.
Genus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Genus trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Genus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Genus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genus dives in and scores a takedown into Norton's guard.
Genus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genus stuffs the takedown.
Genus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton trying to work for an americana but Genus has managed to regain full guard.
Genus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Norton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Genus is trying to trip Norton. He has hold of a leg but Norton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Genus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Norton working for a triangle but Genus defends it easily.
Genus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genus trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton has his foot on Genus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Genus works his way back into a safe position though.
Genus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Genus wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Norton being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Genus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Genus fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton checks a leg kick.
Genus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
Genus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Genus showed some decent athleticism there.
Genus is stalling here. Norton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Genus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Norton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genus wants to control but Norton postures up.
Genus sneaks out the side door and pushes Norton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Genus 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Norton moves out of range as Genus throws a body kick.
Norton tries to clinch up but Genus circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton looks for a takedown but Genus sprawls well.
Genus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Genus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Genus is looking to take a break and control but Norton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Genus decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Norton. No joy for Genus on that attempt.
Norton leaves Genus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Genus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norton.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown. Genus tries to sprawl out of it but Norton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Genus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton darts in trying to clinch
and Genus counters with a three punch combo that has Norton backing up. Norton nods at Genus to acknowledge the strikes.
Genus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Genus is fending him off so far but Norton persists. Nope, Genus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Will Genus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Genus jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norton!
Genus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Genus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton is working to get back to half guard.
Genus trying to control but Norton is having none of it.
Genus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genus landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Genus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Will Genus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Genus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Norton can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Genus with a couple of short strikes.
Claude Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Genus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norton is rocked!
Genus content just to control the position here.
Oh Norton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Genus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Genus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genus!
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