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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Snore throws a right and a left that both miss. Norris throwing a counter right hand but Snore manages to avoid it. Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses. Snore tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it. Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Snore looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range. Snore connects with a body shot that sends Norris's belly button to the back. Snore throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Snore throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2# It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut. Norris throws a nice head kick!
Snore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though. Norris slips under a jab from Snore. Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Snore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Snore misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming. Snore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorris. Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. Snore with a hook. Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snore. Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snore. A big right from Snore misses. Snore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Norris blocks a jab. Snore connects with a body shot. Snore lands a nice looking body shot.
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked and Snore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Snore with a nice cross. Norris throws a head kick but Snore moves out of range.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Norris is breathing heavily. Snore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris. Snore lands an overhand right. Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2# Norris is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norris looks for the body kick but Snore saw that one coming. Snore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Norris drops his hands momentarily. Snore doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Norris staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Norris doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zee Snore! Our winner, Zee Snore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1# Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Norris's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Norris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris is looking to slow Ortiz down with leg kicks. Ortiz gets off balance looking for a body kick and Norris counters with a thumping low kick. Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ortiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ortiz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well. Ortiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Better Than Cozad in the buildup to the fight. Norris cracks the inside of Ortiz's front leg. Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center. Norris misses with a low kick as Ortiz jumps back. A head kick misses from Ortiz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily. Norris looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range. Norris throws a front kick aimed at Ortiz's knee but Ortiz avoids it well. Ortiz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ortiz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1# Ortiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris throws a head kick that Ortiz semi-blocks.
Ortiz throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Ortiz closes the distance and clinches. Norris lands with a left to the head. Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
#BC2# Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Norris connects with a body shot. Norris motions for Ortiz to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz's sensitive parts. Norris throws a quick inside leg kick. Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Norris saw that one coming. #T2# Ortiz tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris.
Tim Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily. Norris throws a push kick but Ortiz slaps the foot to one side. Ortiz wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side and Norris counters with an inside leg kick. Ortiz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ortiz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortiz throws out a leg kick but Norris moves out of range and Ortiz only half commits. Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Norris lands a nice looking body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Ortiz down. Ortiz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Norris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ortiz is breathing heavily. Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Norris counters with a leg kick. Norris lands with a nice body kick. Ortiz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ortiz takes a body punch but keeps moving. Norris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Norris. Ortiz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ortiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Norris counters with a head kick that drops Ortiz to the mat! Ortiz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris lands a nice looking body kick. Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ortiz throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease. Norris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris. Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Norris pushes Ortiz away with a front kick.#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Norris. Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz. Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off. Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD2# Norris lands a big head kick that sends Ortiz tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Ortiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Ortiz is rocked! Ortiz is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Norris Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ortiz is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shrek Norris!
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Event:
ROTR:Fanalie
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1# Norris connects with a solid leg kick. Karasev throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Norris thinks about countering with a body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Norris. Karasev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick. Karasev's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karasev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Karasev lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Karasev throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Karasev misses the target. Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Norris cracks the inside of Karasev's front leg. Karasev misses the jab. Karasev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick. Karasev misses with a looping left. Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norris lands a head kick!
Norris connects with a solid leg kick. A jab from Karasev does it's job there. Karasev scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Good shot there by Norris. Karasev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away. Karasev with a body punch. A glancing blow. Norris lands a high kick!
Karasev misses with a lunging right hand
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Norris thumps Karasev with a low kick. Norris throws the left hand but Karasev avoids the punch easily. Norris slips under a jab from Karasev. Karasev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris throws a lazy head kick and Karasev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karasev. Norris blocks a jab. Norris throws a head kick but Karasev moves out of range.
Norris throws a lazy head kick and Karasev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karasev slips under a jab. Norris throws a head kick that Karasev semi-blocks.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Norris misses with a head kick.
Karasev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karasev feints a jab promting Norris to slip. Karasev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Norris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Karasev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karasev. Karasev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Karasev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris. Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Karasev off the cage and back into range. Norris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karasev's calf. Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2# Karasev drops Norris with a nice combination! Karasev dives into Norris's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2# Norris is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut.#SU2# Karasev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Norris throws a head kick but Karasev moves out of range.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karasev throws out the jab. Norris slips a straight right by Karasev. A head kick misses from Norris. Norris seems to have got his legs back now. Norris moves out of range of the strikes. As Karasev looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Karasev just gets out of the way. Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3# Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot. Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Karasev. Karasev misses with a right hand and Norris counters with a thumping low kick. Karasev stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Karasev misses with a wild body shot. Karasev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Karasev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karasev, as that shot connected.
Norris lands a head kick. Karasev smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Karasev looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range. Karasev misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a head kick. Karasev is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Norris like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Norris from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Karasev! Alexey Karasev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1# Klice has a takedown stuffed. Norris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Klice avoids the head kick by Norris.
Klice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Klice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick. Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Klice moves out of range easily. Norris lands with a slapping head kick. Norris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Norris looks for the body kick but Klice saw that one coming. Simbo Klice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Klice pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Klice misses with a body shot.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. Klice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris. Klice shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klice. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klice checks a leg kick nicely. Norris misses with a body shot.
Klice moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Norris misses the shot to the body. Klice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick. Klice misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris throws a low kick but Klice moves out of range easily. Klice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A decent looking cross lands there for Klice. That kick from Norris tenderised Klice's leg. Klice is trying to keep his angry face on. Klice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norris avoids it really well and circles away. Shrek Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simbo Klice. Klice misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Klice. Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2# Klice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. 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 is not content to let Klice control the position. Norris tries to roll over but Klice keeps him under control. Klice slips a nice elbow through Norris's hands, connecting with Norris's forehead.#T2# Norris has hold of Klice's hands but Klice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Klice is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Klice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Norris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Klice landing strikes from the mount. Klice with the ground and pound from mount. Norris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Klice landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2# Norris is rocked! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Klice! Norris is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simbo Klice! After the fight, Simbo Klice was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ROTR: Dum Vs Seng
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# Norris misses with a wild body shot. Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamper's sensitive parts. Norris feints and then cracks Hamper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hamper down. Hamper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Norris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Norris throws a nice head kick!
Norris connects with a leg kick. Hamper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Shrek Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Hamper down. Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamper. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Danga de danga de dang - Norris scores with a four punch combination! Norris throws a leg kick which misses Hamper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamper tries to avoid it. Shrek Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Norris misses with a head kick.
Hamper with the counter takedown but Norris avoids it easily. A head kick by Norris misses #TD2# so Hamper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hamper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamper on the ground. Norris wants to sweep here but Hamper controlling him for the moment. Hamper controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hamper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hamper throws a big right hand that misses. Hamper controlling from the top position. #T2# Norris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hamper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hamper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamper's head. A good leg kick by Norris. Norris lands a leg kick that knocks Hamper off balance momentarily. A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hamper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norris defends it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamper off the cage and back into range. Hamper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Norris throws a head kick but Hamper moves out of range.
Norris throws a head kick but Hamper moves out of range.
Hamper feints the counter takedown. Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick lands from Norris. A head kick misses from Norris. Hamper wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away. Norris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hamper. Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hamper tries to counter by closing the distance. Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris is looking to slow Hamper down with leg kicks. Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hamper wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away. Norris connects with a high kick. #T4# Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hamper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamper gets slowly back to his feet. Norris throws a counter high kick but Hamper was just alert enough to avoid it. Hamper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamper. Norris half committed to a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shrek Norris dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# That kick from Norris tenderised Hamper's leg. Hamper is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2# Hamper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Norris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norris tries to get out of the position. Norris trying to control but Hamper postures up.
Hamper missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hamper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hamper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Hamper. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Nice strikes from Hamper there. Hamper slows the pace down in half guard. Norris keeping control of the position. Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamper can do to turn this around?#T1# Hamper lands strikes from half guard. Hamper wants to free his trapped foot but Norris is holding on for dear life with his legs. Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamper. Norris is not content to let Hamper control the position. Hamper is thwarting Norris's attempts to control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamper connects with a nice short shot to Norris's temple. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hamper working Norris over with strikes. Norris trying to control from the bottom.
Hamper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hamper not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Norris throws out a powerful jab. Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Norris connects with a high kick. Hamper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norris. Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Norris throws a head kick that misses. Norris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hamper slips under a jab from Norris. Hamper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4# Hamper fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A little feinted left hand from Norris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hamper is breathing heavily. Norris thumps Hamper with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamper. That did some damage! That kick from Norris tenderised Hamper's leg. Hamper is trying to keep his angry face on. Hamper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Norris lands a front kick. Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hamper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Norris counters with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shrek Norris dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Norris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A thudding body kick lands there by Norris!
Hamper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris throws a head kick but Hamper moves out of range.
Hamper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norris. Norris misses the shot to the body. Hamper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hamper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt. Hamper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Hamper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Norris lands with a nice body kick. Shrek Norris is winning the standup battle so far. Norris throws a leg kick which misses Hamper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamper tries to avoid it. Norris throws a head kick that misses. Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamper. That did some damage! Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hamper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamper's head. Hamper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hamper shoots and misses and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Norris scores with a leg kick.
Shrek Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hamper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris cracks Hamper with an open hand slap. Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. That kick from Norris tenderised Hamper's leg. Hamper is trying to keep his angry face on. Norris throws a quick inside leg kick. Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamper's sensitive parts. Norris cracks a nice hook into Hamper's ribs.#T3# Norris misses with a head kick.
Hamper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Norris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamper's head backwards. Norris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hamper's calf. Hamper darts in looking for a takedown but Norris gets double underhooks and turns Hamper into the cage. Hamper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Harry Hamper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hamper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4# Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris cracks the inside of Hamper's front leg. Norris connects with a crisp jab. Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Norris lands a head kick. Hamper smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Norris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Norris works Hamper's body with a nice hook. Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
And that's the end of the fight! Shrek Norris showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shrek Norris! Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Shrek Norris! Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shrek Norris!
Shrek Norris wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Norris misses with a leg kick. Snore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A swing and a miss from Snore. Snore throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot. Norris slips a straight right by Snore. Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Snore moves out of range easily. Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snore. That did some damage! Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Snore is just out of range. Norris throws a body punch but Snore moves out of range. Norris blocks a jab. Norris lands a high kick!
Snore throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Norris ducks under a wild hook from Snore. Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice defenses there by Norris. Norris feints a counter leg kick. Snore avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A combination from Snore does no damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snore throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snore looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely. Norris misses with an uppercut
and Snore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut. Norris throws a low kick but Snore avoids it. Norris slips under a jab from Snore. Snore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snore looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely. Norris slips a jab from Snore. Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick. Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snore. That kick from Norris tenderised Snore's leg. Snore is trying to keep his angry face on. Snore loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snore. Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Snore moved away. Norris wants to slow Snore down by chopping away at his legs. #T2# Snore misses with a right hand and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick. Snore just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Snore lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris off the cage and back into range. Snore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Snore misses the jab. Snore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Norris misses with a body kick. Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Snore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Snore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Snore tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Norris throws a head kick that misses. Snore jabbing away but nothing is landing. Snore throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zee Snore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Snore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris. Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snore lands with an overhand left.#T3# Snore connects with a crisp jab. Norris moves away from the strike by Snore. Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Snore misses with a straight left. Norris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Norris wants to land a leg kick but Snore is out of range. Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snore. Snore jabs at Norris's body. Snore blocks a head kick by Norris.
It looked like Snore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norris. Snore blocks a head kick by Norris.
Snore scores with a nice right hand.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Snore lands a jab to the nose. Norris moves out of range of the strikes. Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snore. Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snore. Norris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Snore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Snore counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Norris! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Snore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zee Snore!
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Event:
HI39: Supremacy in Hayashi
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1# Thundercunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Thundercunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it. Thundercunt looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely. Thundercunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNorris. Thundercunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Norris throws a hook but Thundercunt avoids it easily. Thundercunt throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it. Norris tests Thundercunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Norris tries to keep at a distance but Thundercunt has taken the fight into the clinch. Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from Norris. Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thundercunt tries to break free but Norris pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Thundercunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice body punch from Thundercunt. Norris looks winded! Norris prevents a body shot from Thundercunt. Thundercunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris takes a shot to the head. Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Thundercunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norris, pushing him back against the cage. Norris misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Thundercunt throws an elbow but misses. Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris. Nice body punch from Thundercunt. Thundercunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards. Nice body punch from Thundercunt - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Thundercunt. #CUT# It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thundercunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards. A short uppercut from Thundercunt. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thundercunt. Norris takes an elbow to the temple. Thundercunt is working Norris over against the cage. Thundercunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2# Thundercunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Thundercunt lands a body shot. Thundercunt lands with a left to the head. Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thundercunt lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thundercunt lands a slapping body shot.
Thundercunt scores with a jab to the body. Thundercunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Norris is looking to score with low kicks.#KD# Thundercunt cracks Norris with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thundercunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norris to stand back up!#ROC# Norris is rocked! Thundercunt throws an uppercut from hell that sends Norris clean off his feet! He's out cold! Thundercunt stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Thundercunt! Tommy Thundercunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Island 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Norris delivers a nice body kick. Bam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Norris is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bam. Bam circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Norris cracks Bam with a good jab. Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris cracks Bam with a good jab.#T1# Norris lands a head kick. Bam smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Norris is looking to slow Bam down with leg kicks. Bam blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris scores with a jab. Norris throws a shot to the body.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Bam off the cage and back into range. Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Norris scores with a kick to the body.
Norris tries to clinch there but Bam circles away.
Norris cracks Bam with a right hand to the side of the head. Norris cracks Bam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Norris scores with the left hand. Bam knows he should have avoided that one. Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Bam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris. Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bam. Bam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Shrek Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Norris digs a good hook to Bam's body.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Good exchange - Norris coming out on top.#T3# Bam takes a kick to the side of the head. Norris tries to clinch up but Bam circles away and keeps his distance. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bam's head.#ROC2# Bam is rocked! Bam looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norris lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bam. Norris pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shrek Norris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Norris moves into range and clinches up with Van Houten. Norris tries a body shot but Van Houten blocks it.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land. Van Houten lands with a short shot to the head. Van Houten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Van Houten can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Van Houten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Houten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris. Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Van Houten.
Van Houten scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Van Houten on the inside. 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 working aggressively here.
Van Houten lands on the inside with an uppercut. Van Houten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Houten. #CUT# It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut. Van Houten tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Van Houten back against the cage. Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Houten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head. #T1# Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land. Van Houten misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut. Van Houten can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Van Houten on the inside. Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Houten swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris. #BC2# Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Norris throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Van Houten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Van Houten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris. Van Houten wants to clinch. The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##CL# Norris gets tackled into the cage by Van Houten. Van Houten maintains the clinch. Van Houten lands a nice shot to the body. Van Houten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Houten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Van Houten lands with a short shot to the head. Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Houten misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Houten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Houten prevents a body shot from Norris. A head punch on the inside from Van Houten fails to land. Van Houten throws a head punch that misses. Van Houten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Houten uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Houten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Van Houten lands a body punch. Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris takes a shot to the head. Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Van Houten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Norris takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Van Houten moves away from the strike by Norris. An inside leg kick lands from Norris. Van Houten scores with a decent looking hook. Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Van Houten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Van Houten throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it. Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Norris feints and then cracks Van Houten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Houten down. Van Houten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Norris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Houten thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4# Van Houten is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Van Houten doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
A slow jab from Van Houten misses its intended target. Van Houten just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris throws a big counter head kick but Van Houten avoids it with no problem. Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Houten. Norris tries to counter by closing the distance. Norris moves out of range of the strikes. Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris. Van Houten jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Houten tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range. #CL# Van Houten moves into the clinch. Norris prevents a body shot from Van Houten. Van Houten tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Houten misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milhouse Van Houten dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shrek Norris'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. #R2# Van Houten lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris's head.#CL# Van Houten moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Norris. Van Houten blocking some punches.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Van Houten lands a body punch in the clinch. Van Houten can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
#BC2# Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Van Houten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris. Van Houten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milhouse Van Houten has scored more points in the clinch so far. Norris blocking some punches.
Van Houten throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris. Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Houten. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Van Houten.
#T1# Norris lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2# It looks like Milhouse Van Houten has been cut. Norris throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris. Van Houten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris. Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Houten uses good head movement to avoid it. Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Houten's elbow. Van Houten tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Houten lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Houten. #BC2# Norris manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Norris tenderised Van Houten's leg. Van Houten is trying to keep his angry face on. Van Houten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Van Houten darts in trying to clinch and Norris counters with a good low kick that Van Houten was not able to check. Van Houten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside. Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Van Houten takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses. Norris misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris misses the jab.#CL# Van Houten moves into the clinch.#BC2# Norris breaks the clinch.
Van Houten throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2# Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Van Houten blocks a body shot from Norris. Van Houten tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Van Houten working aggressively here.
#T3# Van Houten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris. Still in the clinch, Van Houten scores with a nice short uppercut. Van Houten misses with a hook from the clinch. Van Houten working aggressively here.
Van Houten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Houten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Van Houten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris misses with some punches.
Van Houten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Van Houten working aggressively here.
Norris misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Houten. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris. Van Houten prevents a body shot from Norris. Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris trying to stall but Van Houten improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Van Houten fails to land. Van Houten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Norris tries to work over Van Houten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Houten backwards. Norris lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Houten lands an uppercut. Van Houten misses with a punch to the body.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Houten misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land. Van Houten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Houten backwards. Norris tries to throw a body punch but Van Houten avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage. Norris tries to throw a body punch but Van Houten avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage. Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris. Van Houten scores with an uppercut up the middle. Norris tries to work over Van Houten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Van Houten throws a head punch that misses. Van Houten throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris. Van Houten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Houten backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shrek Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# A slow jab from Van Houten misses its intended target. Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Van Houten looks to clinch enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab. Van Houten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL# Van Houten takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A chopping leg kick lands by Norris. Van Houten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt. Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Houten throws out the jab. Van Houten tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Houten lands with a good body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Norris. Van Houten tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it. Van Houten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris momentarily.
#T1# Norris keeps the fight on the outside. A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris. A head kick from Norris lands but Van Houten takes it in his stride. Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Van Houten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Van Houten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react. Van Houten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Van Houten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris pressing his opponent against the cage. Norris lands a shoulder strike. Van Houten can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Van Houten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Van Houten's ribcage. Van Houten let out a lung full of air as it connected. Van Houten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Van Houten working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris tries to work over Van Houten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Houten misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Van Houten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Houten takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Van Houten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norris is looking to slow Van Houten down with leg kicks. The fight stays on the outside here - Van Houten looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Van Houten tries to clinch up. Van Houten backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Van Houten connects with a single shot there. Shrek Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Van Houten tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range. #T3# Van Houten closes the distance but Norris moves to the side enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab. Van Houten tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range. Van Houten connects with a crisp jab. Van Houten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Houten wants to clinch. Van Houten's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Houten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Norris throws a right and a left that Van Houten avoids nicely. Norris dips to his left and cracks Van Houten with an uppercut! Van Houten moves in looking to clinch but Norris pushes him off.#T4# Norris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Van Houten doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Good shot there by Van Houten. Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Houten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Norris lands with a slapping head kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Van Houten lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Houten. A head punch on the inside from Van Houten fails to land. Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Van Houten controls the action.
Norris lands a right hand. Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Houten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris. Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Shrek Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shrek Norris!
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