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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up. Sub Norris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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169 cm
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157 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arvanitidis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Arvanitidis looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arvanitidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Arvanitidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norris prevents Arvanitidis from improving his position.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arvanitidis is concentrating on defense, preventing Norris from advancing position.
Norris wants to take a breather but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Norris is pressing down on Arvanitidis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arvanitidis is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis trying to control but Norris postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arvanitidis is staying active underneath Norris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arvanitidis tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arvanitidis trying to hold on to Norris's head to control him but Norris postures up.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arvanitidis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Norris is staying active.
Arvanitidis gets back to full guard.
Norris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arvanitidis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is controlling Norris's posture.
Norris slips nicely into half guard.
Norris trying to pass the guard but Arvanitidis defending well.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Norris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arvanitidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norris's back!
Arvanitidis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Norris's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris trying to control the hands but Arvanitidis breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris rolls, trying to escape but Arvanitidis keeps control of the position.
Arvanitidis keeps control of the position easily here as Norris tries to buck him off.
Arvanitidis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Norris tries to escape the position.
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!
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that Arvanitidis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arvanitidis doesn't have the hooks in and Norris manages to turn into his guard.
Norris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Arvanitidis. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norris.
Norris wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet.
Norris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arvanitidis keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Arvanitidis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Arvanitidis is retaining full guard.
Arvanitidis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Arvanitidis.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arvanitidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arvanitidis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away.
Norris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norris looking to control but instead Arvanitidis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Norris wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping him busy.
Arvanitidis trying to control from the bottom.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norris trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis pulls Norris in close to his closed guard and prevents Norris from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis can't keep his opponent in guard - Norris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arvanitidis is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Arvanitidis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arvanitidis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arvanitidis.
Norris drops back looking for a leg! Arvanitidis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arvanitidis manages to kick Norris off! Norris jumps back into Arvanitidis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis is trying to keep Norris in close.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arvanitidis is pulling down on Norris's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jannis Arvanitidis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arvanitidis won't be happy with that.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to half guard.
Norris is trying to get an arm triangle but Arvanitidis is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris controls the position.
Arvanitidis is trying to control Norris's posture but Norris avoids it.
Norris is working to tighten his grip on Arvanitidis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Arvanitidis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Norris is really squeezing tight and eventually Arvanitidis passes out! Norris breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sub Norris!
After winning the bout, Sub 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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hype
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