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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Norwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoff Deal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoff Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaiah Norwood!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norwood needs to keep his hands up - Deal had a free shot at his head there.
Deal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Deal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Deal.
Deal prevents the takedown attempt.
Deal lands a nice uppercut.
Deal pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Deal.
Deal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal lands a hook that snaps the head of Norwood backwards.
Deal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norwood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Norwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norwood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norwood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norwood should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norwood wants to pass the guard but Deal is keeping the position.
Norwood looks gassed!
Norwood won't allow Deal to sweep him here.
Norwood throws and elbow that misses. Deal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Norwood's guard. Nice move by Deal!
Deal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deal is one step ahead there.
Norwood wants to control but Deal passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norwood trying to control here.
Deal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deal is working away from the top position though.
Deal controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norwood wants to get back to full guard.
Deal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norwood trying to get back to full guard but Deal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Deal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Geoff Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Deal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deal.
Deal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norwood's calf.
Norwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Deal.
Nice cross by Deal.
Norwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deal can pounce on him.
Norwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norwood is breathing heavily.
Norwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geoff Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Deal lands a high kick!
Deal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norwood, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Deal as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norwood's calf.
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
Deal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Norwood's head.
Norwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deal lands with a kick to the temple. Norwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Deal.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Norwood moves out of range easily.
Deal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norwood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Norwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Norwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deal circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Deal.
Norwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deal.
Deal throws a head kick but Norwood moves out of range.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Geoff Deal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Norwood.
Norwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norwood looks to clinch
and Deal counters with a nice kick to the body.
Deal lands with a cross.
Deal tries to clinch up.
Geoff Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal misses with a looping right.
Deal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deal counters with a head kick. That will keep Norwood thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Deal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norwood gets a clinch.
Norwood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Deal.
Norwood is trying to break free.
Deal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norwood wants to break free but Deal has control.
A right hand to the body from Deal.
Deal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norwood backwards.
Deal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deal lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Deal pushes Norwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Deal.
Deal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Deal.
Deal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deal lands a knee to the body.
Deal keeps control of Norwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Norwood has eaten all the pies!
Deal lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Deal.
Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deal throws a head kick but Norwood moves out of range.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norwood throws a head kick that misses
and Deal counters with a body kick.
Deal wants to clinch
and Norwood counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deal!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Deal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Norwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deal is fending him off so far but Norwood persists. Nope, Deal circles away and we're back to standing.
Deal lands a head kick. Norwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deal rushes Norwood and presses him up against the cage.
Deal lands a knee to the body.
Deal controlling the action here for a moment.
Norwood wants a takedown.
Deal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norwood's face.
Deal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norwood's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deal avoiding damage.
Deal lands a body punch.
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Deal drives through and clinches with Norwood against the cage.
Norwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geoff Deal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Norwood.
Deal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norwood's defenses.
Deal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norwood's face.
Deal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Deal on the inside.
Deal controlling the action here for a moment.
Norwood jumps guard but Deal stands there with Norwood around his waist. Norwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal lands with a light punch inside.
Deal scores with a knee to the head.
Deal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deal digs a right hand into Norwood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norwood's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Deal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deal.
Deal gets underhooks to prevent Norwood's takedown attempt.
Norwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Deal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Deal.
Deal is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Deal for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right from Norwood on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Norwood has his takedown stuffed
and Norwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal tries to land a front kick but Norwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Norwood with that takedown attempt.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick from Norwood.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Deal digs a good body shot into Norwood's ribs.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch but Norwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Deal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deal gets caught flat footed, as Norwood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norwood being controlled here momentarily.
Isaiah Norwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoff Deal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoff Deal!
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