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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morris Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Stone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone pushes Norman up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone looking for a takedown.
Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Stone.
Stone has Norman pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Stone wants a takedown.
Norman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kane Stone has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Norman missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Norman.
Norman has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stone is trying to pull guard but Norman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Norman misses with the head strike.
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Norman forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norman smiles and moves away.
Norman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone drives through and clinches with Norman against the cage.
Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Norman really is a fat lump.
Stone tries to break free but Norman pushes him back against the cage.
Stone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norman up against the cage.
Stone tries to pull guard but Norman won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norman stalls.
Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morris Norman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stone moves into the clinch.
Norman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Norman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norman misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norman is defending well.
Norman is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Stone tries to break free but Norman pushes him back against the cage.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Norman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stone!
Stone is looking to get back to his feet here but Norman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stone's back.
Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
Norman has the hooks in. Stone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman is not going to allow Stone to sit and survive in this position.
Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to get back to his feet but Norman is in full control for now.
Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
Stone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Norman controlling well, preventing Stone from escaping the position.
Stone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I would not like to be Stone right now.
Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Norman.
Stone is trying to break free.
Norman is punishing Stone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Norman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Stone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone misses with a takedown
and Norman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone is looking to stand back up but Norman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stone.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stone to stand up.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone.
Norman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone tries to pull guard but Norman holds him up against the cage and eventually Stone drops back down to his feet.
Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Stone.
Norman landing knees to the body.
Norman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norman is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Norman is controlling the position.
Morris Norman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norman manages to break the clinch.
Stone tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard.
Norman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Norman lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman drops back looking for a leg! Stone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stone manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Stone's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Norman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Stone dodges an elbow strike from Norman.
Stone has Norman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Kane Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris Norman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris Norman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norman, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Norman!
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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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