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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton misses with a looping left.
Lyons feints the counter takedown.
Lyons lands with a straight right. Norton didn't see that one coming.
Lyons scores with a kick to the body.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyons tries to land a front kick but Norton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyons misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Norton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyons slips a jab from Norton.
Norton thuds his right hand into Lyons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Norton moves away from the strike by Lyons.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lyons.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Lyons manages to avoid it.
Lyons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyons avoids the body shot from Norton.
Lyons feints the counter takedown.
Norton swings for the body but Lyons moves out of range.
Norton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Lyons with the counter takedown but Norton avoids it easily.
Scott Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lyons misses with an uppercut
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lyons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lyons.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lyons has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyons blocks a jab.
Lyons tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Lyons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norton lands a big right hand that sends Lyons crashing to the mat! Norton stays standing though and waves Lyons back to his feet!
Lyons is rocked!
Lyons throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Lyons only half commits.
Lyons is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Norton is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lyons flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lyons is out cold! Norton holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Hannibal Lyons stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations my friend.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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