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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Norris (ranked 1826 p4p, 106 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 1705 p4p, 103 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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170 cm
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140 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Crab on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Crab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but The Crab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Crab is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Crab thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
The Crab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norris tries to kick The Crab off but The Crab keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Crab throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norris to regain full guard.
The Crab has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab is looking to advance position but Norris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The Crab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norris controlling the position easily from mount.
The Crab tries to hold on but Norris postures up.
The Crab is trying to escape the mount.
Norris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Crab bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Crab trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Norris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The Crab is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind The Crab 's knee.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Norris scores with a nice strike.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab with a poor takedown
and Norris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab is rocked!
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!
Oooooh!!! Norris has knocked The Crab down with a huge combo! Norris steps away and waves a wobbly The Crab back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris finish him?
The Crab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
It looked like Norris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Crab scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Crab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
The Crab working away.
Norris throws The Crab to one side and escapes!
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Crab counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Crab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Crab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but The Crab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crab is defended easily by Norris.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
As The Crab looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but The Crab just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norris to the mat! Norris manages to get full guard.
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris keeping full guard, as The Crab tries to pass.
The Crab has gone for a leg lock! Norris slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Crab's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
Norris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
The Crab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Crab has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris tries to stand but The Crab is controlling from the bottom.
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to stand but The Crab is controlling from the bottom.
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norris preventing the sweep.
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Crab is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Will Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris throws a big counter combination but The Crab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norris digs a good body shot into The Crab's ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris gets underhooks to prevent The Crab's takedown attempt.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Norris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Crab misses with a takedown
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Will Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Norris connects with a right hand. The Crab shakes it off.
The Crab defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
And The Crab tries to counter it with a takedown but Norris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Crab has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Crab thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Crab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a big right hand! Oh The Crab is in trouble here! Norris follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Norris!
Will Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Henry The Crab had this to say: 'Respect man, respect!'.
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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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