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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Norton (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class) and BigTam Showsyehowtopunch (ranked 7248 p4p, 0 weight class). BigTam Showsyehowtopunch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gerald Norton's chin.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Helsinki, Gerald Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showsyehowtopunch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense.
Norton tries to counter by clinching up but Showsyehowtopunch breaks away and moves out of range.
Showsyehowtopunch has his takedown stuffed
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norton trying to control the position but instead, Showsyehowtopunch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norton into the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norton after a bit of a struggle.
Gerald Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BigTam Showsyehowtopunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch fails to pull guard.
Showsyehowtopunch manages to break the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a head kick that Norton semi-blocks.
It looks like Gerald Norton has been cut.
Norton blocks a jab.
Showsyehowtopunch takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch breaks from the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norton counters with a thumping low kick.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch lands a head kick!
Norton is rocked!
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Showsyehowtopunch.
Oh Norton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Showsyehowtopunch fails with a takedown attempt.
As Showsyehowtopunch tries to get set, Norton tries to push him back and clinch up but Showsyehowtopunch manages to avoid the attempt.
Norton seems to have got his legs back now.
Norton shoots in but Showsyehowtopunch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Showsyehowtopunch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Showsyehowtopunch has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Showsyehowtopunch tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton stalling.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Showsyehowtopunch's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norton stalling the fight.
Showsyehowtopunch manages to break the clinch.
Norton looking to score a takedown here. Showsyehowtopunch is defending well but Norton drives through and ends up in Showsyehowtopunch's guard.
Showsyehowtopunch has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Norton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Showsyehowtopunch jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Norton effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton avoiding damage as Showsyehowtopunch throws knees to the body.
Norton tries to stall but Showsyehowtopunch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Showsyehowtopunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Showsyehowtopunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Showsyehowtopunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Norton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Showsyehowtopunch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Showsyehowtopunch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norton.
Norton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BigTam Showsyehowtopunch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerald Norton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Showsyehowtopunch fails with the takedown
and Norton counters with a big head kick but Showsyehowtopunch shrugs it off.
Showsyehowtopunch has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Norton as Showsyehowtopunch shoots in.
Gerald Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BigTam Showsyehowtopunch.
Showsyehowtopunch fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showsyehowtopunch throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a leg kick.
Norton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton thows a huge punch but Showsyehowtopunch dodges it nicely.
Norton decides to stand and escape the position.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Showsyehowtopunch ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch is breathing heavily.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it.
As Showsyehowtopunch tries to get set, Norton tries to push him back and clinch up but Showsyehowtopunch manages to avoid the attempt.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown but Showsyehowtopunch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Showsyehowtopunch manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norton tries for a takedown but Showsyehowtopunch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Showsyehowtopunch unleashes a big counter combination but Norton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norton connects with an inside leg kick.
Norton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showsyehowtopunch pinned against the cage. Showsyehowtopunch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to clinch up but Norton circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton avoids the body shot from Showsyehowtopunch.
No luck for Norton with that takedown attempt.
Showsyehowtopunch instigates a clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norton is looking to control Showsyehowtopunch's arms but Showsyehowtopunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Norton effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch letting Norton take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerald Norton.
Showsyehowtopunch has his takedown stuffed
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norton is looking to control Showsyehowtopunch's arms but Showsyehowtopunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Showsyehowtopunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showsyehowtopunch misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Norton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Norton's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Norton as Showsyehowtopunch shoots in.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots in for a double leg but Norton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Showsyehowtopunch swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Norton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Showsyehowtopunch has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Showsyehowtopunch won't allow it.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
Showsyehowtopunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Showsyehowtopunch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norton tries to counter by clinching up but Showsyehowtopunch breaks away and moves out of range.
Showsyehowtopunch with a poor takedown
and Norton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gerald Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BigTam Showsyehowtopunch.
Showsyehowtopunch manages to break the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots and misses
and Norton counters with a three punch combo that has Showsyehowtopunch backing up. Showsyehowtopunch nods at Norton to acknowledge the strikes.
Showsyehowtopunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Showsyehowtopunch feints and then cracks Norton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norton down.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown but Showsyehowtopunch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick by Showsyehowtopunch misses
and Norton moves into the clinch.
Norton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Showsyehowtopunch keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton has Showsyehowtopunch pressed against the cage.
Norton looking to stall.
Norton trying to stall but Showsyehowtopunch improves his position.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Norton would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerald Norton.
Showsyehowtopunch misses with a takedown
and Norton counters by clinching up.
Norton is stalling here.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norton to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Showsyehowtopunch up against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch breaks from the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Showsyehowtopunch being controlled against the cage.
Norton stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerald Norton.
Showsyehowtopunch leaves Norton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Showsyehowtopunch.
Showsyehowtopunch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norton circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Showsyehowtopunch, right into the meat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton misses with a leg kick
and Showsyehowtopunch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Showsyehowtopunch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Norton!
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energy
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hype
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