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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan Norris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 cm
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177 lbs
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183 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Norris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Parker! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Norris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Parker is in bad spot here.
Parker is trapped and Norris is scoring with shots to the head and body. Parker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Norris lands a shot to the head. Norris gets his hands free as Parker looks to control. Norris keeps control of the position easily here as Parker tries to buck him off.
Parker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Parker. Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Norris has the hooks in. Parker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Parker is still trying to improve position. Norris scores with punches to the body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Parker trying to control the hands but Norris breaks the grip. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Norris lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Norris cracks Parker with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Parker from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Norris slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Norris looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Norris throwing wild punches that miss their target. Norris lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Parker.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Norris lands with a hammerfist to the side of Parker's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. I really don't envy Parker right now.
Parker grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Parker can't escape the position.
Norris is landing with strikes. Parker can't take much more of this. Parker staying busy and making it hard for Norris to control. Parker trying to control the action but Norris just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Parker trying to control but not successfully. Norris is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Parker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Norris has the hooks in. Parker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Norris has Parker flattened out and is raining down punches. Norris biding his time, looking for the opening.
Norris lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. I really don't envy Parker right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Norris is riding his opponent, not letting Parker buck him off. Parker trying to control the position but Norris manages to sink in the hooks. Parker looks winded! Parker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Norris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Norris landing with strikes. Norris scores with punches from the back.
Norris cracks Parker with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Parker from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Norris dominated that round. That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Parker tries to stand but Norris is controlling from the bottom. Norris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully. Norris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him. Norris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norris landing with the ground and pound. Parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Norris postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it. Norris chips away with some ground and pound. Norris lands a couple of digs. Norris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Norris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Norris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there. Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Norris wants to stand and escape but instead Parker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Norris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Norris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around? Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norris gets to his feet - Parker follows without any prompting. Parker clinches with his opponent.
Norris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Parker trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control. Norris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Parker misses with the ground and pound. Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Norris manages to get back to half guard. Parker is breathing heavily. Norris regains full guard. Nicely done. Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Norris. Norris trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parker won't allow Norris to sweep him here. Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. Norris postures up and lands a big shot to Parker's brow. Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris sitting in guard here, content to control. Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Norris works over Parker with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donovan Norris will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris! Norris tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Parker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Parker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker is looking to stand but Norris has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Norris is bucking up trying to escape but Parker cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Parker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norris looks a forlorn figure.
Norris is in a horrible position here. Parker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Norris is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Parker lands a nice shot to the head. Oh Norris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Norris takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Parker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Parker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
49% |
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