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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 2383 p4p, 231 weight class) and Will Norris (ranked 2402 p4p, 234 weight class). Pablos comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Will Norris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
36 - 51 - 0 |
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27
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 51 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Norris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablos misses with a takedown
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris lands a leg kick that knocks Pablos off balance momentarily.
Norris gets caught napping as Pablos dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.
Pablos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pablos.
Pablos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos is looking to work some ground and pound but Norris has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pablos is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pablos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pablos avoids the body shot from Norris.
Pablos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Pablos persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norris gets caught flat footed, as Pablos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pablos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pablos, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.
Pablos is working an open guard so Norris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Pablos steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pablos is defended easily by Norris.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Pablos steps away.
Pablos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris drops Pablos with a beautiful combination! Pablos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Norris is looking for the KO!
Pablos is rocked!
Pablos has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Pablos out cold! What a finish! Norris is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Norris!
A victorious Will Norris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pablo Pablos had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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