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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Normous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Gremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixie Normous had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixie Normous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobcat Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gremlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bobcat Gremlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gremlin clinches with his opponent.
Gremlin tries to work over Normous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Normous blocks a body shot from Gremlin.
Normous avoids a wild elbow strike from Gremlin.
Normous dodges an elbow strike from Gremlin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gremlin obliges.
Gremlin misses with an elbow over the top.
Normous tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Normous shrugs off.
Gremlin misses with a knee to the head.
Gremlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Normous blocks a body shot from Gremlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Normous won't want to take too many of those.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gremlin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gremlin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gremlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Normous backwards.
Gremlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normouss head.
Normous can't get the takedown.
A short right from Gremlin on the inside.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Normous is working for takedown but Gremlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Normous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Normous blocks it with crossed arms.
Normous wants to take the fight to the mat but Gremlin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gremlin.
Gremlin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Gremlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Normous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gremlin.
We've been hearing reports that Normous has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gremlin lands with a light punch inside.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Normous's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Normous dodges an elbow strike from Gremlin.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Normous shrugs off.
Normous takes an elbow to the temple.
Gremlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gremlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Normous tries for a takedown. No joy.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Normous is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gremlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gremlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Normous's face.
Normous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gremlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
Normous tries for a takedown. No joy.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gremlin lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normouss head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gremlin obliges.
Gremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Normous blocks it with crossed arms.
Normous blocks an elbow strike.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gremlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Gremlin landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Gremlin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gremlin throws an elbow but it misses.
Gremlin crunches a lovely knee into Normous's ribcage.
Normous is breathing heavily.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Gremlin.
Normous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gremlin avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Gremlin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Normous.
Normous tries for a takedown but Gremlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Normous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin closes the distance and clinches.
Gremlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Normous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Normous drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gremlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gremlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gremlin has closed the distance and engaged Normous in a clinch.
Gremlin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gremlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobcat Gremlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Normous.
Gremlin prevents the takedown attempt.
Normous has Gremlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gremlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gremlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Normous 's eye.
Gremlin scores with a knee to the head.
Gremlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gremlin is pressed up against the cage. Normous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gremlin down to the mat. Gremlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gremlin tries to clinch but Normous is having none of it.
Gremlin tries to clinch there but Normous circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normous shoots in but Gremlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gremlin clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gremlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Normous can't get the takedown.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gremlin.
Gremlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gremlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gremlin scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gremlin throws an elbow but misses.
Gremlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands a damaging elbow.
Gremlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Normous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Normous is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Normous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gremlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Normous controls his hands.
Gremlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Normous backwards.
Gremlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gremlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gremlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gremlin lands with a right to the head.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Normous in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Normous in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Normous won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gremlin lands a right hand.
Normous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Normous blocking some punches.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Normous looking for a takedown.
A short right from Gremlin.
Normous takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gremlin throws an elbow but it misses.
Gremlin landing knees to the body.
Gremlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Gremlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gremlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Normous circles away.
Gremlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Normous should have avoided that one.
Gremlin throws a series of punches but Normous avoids them all with ease.
Gremlin stuffs the takedown.
Gremlin is looking to clinch.
Gremlin scores with the left hand. Normous knows he should have avoided that one.
Gremlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Normous on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gremlin as Normous shoots in.
A cross from Gremlin lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Normous.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Normous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gremlin tries to clinch but Normous is having none of it.
Normous fails to land the takedown.
Gremlin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Normous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin is looking to clinch but Normous is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gremlin.
Normous pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gremlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gremlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Normous in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin working Normous over with knees to the body.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Normous shrugs off.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Normous 's eye.
Nice elbow from Gremlin.
Normous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Gremlin working Normous over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gremlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gremlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Gremlin scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gremlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin tries to work over Normous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gremlin.
Gremlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Normous won't want to take too many of those.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Normous 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gremlin lands an elbow just above Normous 's eye.
Gremlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Normous's defenses.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Normous avoids it.
Gremlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobcat Gremlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Normous is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but Normous blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gremlin prevents it.
Gremlin scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gremlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobcat Gremlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gremlin 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobcat Gremlin!
Bobcat Gremlin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Pum wirr pochleupp axarr zeso he chaxact din vupp waxaupp, WhA, WhA, WhA.'.
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