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Event:
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Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1# Kevin scores with a nice head shot. Kevin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kevin manages to circle out of the way. Norman really is a fat lump.#TD2# Kevin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Norman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Kevin with a lazy takedown attempt and Norman counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kevin throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily. Kevin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Norman misses the target.#TD# Norman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kevin is trying to defend but Norman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kevin tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.#T1# Nice strikes from Norman there. #SU# Norman stands up from half guard. Kevin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norman defends it nicely.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kevin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Kevin has closed the distance and engaged Norman in a clinch.
Kevin is trying to break the clinch but Norman has him pressed against the cage. Kevin prevents a body shot from Norman. Kevin wants to take the fight to the mat but Norman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kevin.#T3# The referee calls for Norman to work.
Norman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norman missing with knees to the body.
Norman taking a breather. Norman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kevin has had enough of the clinch but Norman keeps him there for the moment.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kevin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kevin is trying to break the clinch but Norman is controlling him. Norman scores with a shoulder strike. Norman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kevin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Norman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Norman dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Norman tries to keep at a distance but Kevin has taken the fight into the clinch. Kevin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kevin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norman to keep the fight standing. Kevin misses with a short punch on the inside. Norman prevents Kevin from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kevin.#T1# Norman blocks a body shot from Kevin. Kevin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kevin wants to get back to striking at distance but Norman won't allow it.
Kevin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norman up against the cage. Norman trying to land knees to the body.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Norman tries to land a knee to the head but Kevin blocks with his arms.
Kevin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Norman trying to land knees to the body.
Kevin is looking to break free of the clinch but Norman has double underhooks. Norman is pressed up against the cage. Kevin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norman down to the mat. Norman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Kevin closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Kevin misses with a punch on the inside.
Norman is pushing Kevin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kevin managing to block the knees to the body from Norman.
Norman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kevin can do to turn this around? Kevin tries to break free but Norman pushes him back against the cage. Kevin tries to stall but Norman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kevin is trying to push Norman away but Norman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kevin working hard to break the clinch. Norman looking to throw knees to the head but Kevin is blocking nicely.
Kevin is trying to push Norman away but Norman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kevin stalling in the clinch but Norman improves position. Kevin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Norman keeps control of Kevin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Norman lands an elbow just above Kevin 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Norman dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Norman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kevin swivels and escapes.#CUT# It looks like Dave Kevin has been cut. Norman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norman wants it to stay on the feet. Norman feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# Norman clinches up against the cage. Norman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norman prevents Kevin from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kevin backwards. #T1##BC# Norman breaks the clinch.
Kevin lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Norman as Kevin shoots in. Kevin throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily. #CL# Norman closes the distance and clinches. Kevin being controlled against the cage. Norman tries a body shot but Kevin blocks it.
#T2# Kevin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Norman is pushing Kevin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3# Norman misses with a knee to the head. Kevin tries to pull guard but Norman won't allow it.
Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kevin. Kevin looking for a takedown. Norman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kevin is defending well for now. Kevin is looking to break free of the clinch but Norman has double underhooks. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Norman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Norman breaks from the clinch.
Kevin throws a front kick aimed at Norman's knee but Norman avoids it well. Norman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kevin shoots for a takedown but Norman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Kevin clinches up with Norman and pushes him back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kevin has Norman pressed against the cage.
Norman lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Morris Norman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Norman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1# Sobczak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norman pinned against the cage. Norman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sobczak looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well. Norman tries to counter with a takedown but Sobczak is quick to defend against it.#KD2# Sobczak throws a left that rocks Norman and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sobczak dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Norman regain composure!
#CUT2# It looks like Morris Norman has been cut. Norman is trying to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sobczak wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy. Norman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobczak off and has taken his back! Sobczak tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sobczak right now.
Norman really is a fat lump. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Sobczak trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in. Norman has good solid back control here. Sobczak tries to escape the position.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Norman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sobczak.#T3# Norman not allowing Sobczak to control his hands. Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Sobczak tries to buck him off.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Can Sobczak hold on?! Norman is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sobczak covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sobczak covers up after that shot from Norman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Norman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sobczak hold on?
Sobczak grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Sobczak trying to get back to his feet but Norman is in full control for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morris Norman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Morris Norman's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sobczak misses with a combination
#TD# and Norman counters with a single leg into guard. Sobczak didn't expect that. Norman is standing up over Sobczak. Sobczak looks to escape but Norman dives into side control.
#REVB# Sobczak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Norman controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2# Sobczak makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1# Sobczak throws a big shot that misses. Norman throwing a counter right hand but Sobczak manages to avoid it. Sobczak with a lazy takedown attempt and Norman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD# Norman gets the takedown into side control. #SU# Norman stands up and we're back to a striking position. Hunter Sobczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Sobczak closes the distance and clinches. Sobczak tries to break free but Norman pushes him back against the cage. Norman has Sobczak pressed against the cage, preventing Sobczak from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sobczak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norman has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Sobczak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.#T2# No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt. Sobczak throws a head kick that half lands.
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!#TD# Norman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Norman content to control rather than advance. Norman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU# Norman decides to return to a standing position. #T3# Sobczak throws a jab when Norman was well out of range.#CL2# Sobczak darts in and clinches Norman up against the cage. Sobczak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sobczak avoiding damage as Norman throws knees to the body.
Sobczak tries to break the clinch but Norman is controlling the position. Norman tries to land a knee to the head but Sobczak blocks with his arms.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobczak has Norman pressed against the cage.
#T4# Sobczak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Norman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sobczak's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Sobczak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Norman drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Norman has gone for a leg lock! Sobczak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Norman's guard.#REVB# Sobczak controlling from the top position. Norman wants to improve his position but instead Sobczak has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Sobczak will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Morris Norman'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. This is the final round! #R3# Norman leaves Sobczak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobczak is defended easily by Norman.#CL# Norman has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sobczak's brow. Sobczak is trying to pull guard but Norman has him pressed against the cage. Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Sobczak.#BC2# Sobczak breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Sobczak closes the distance and pushes Norman back into the cage.#T1##BC2# Sobczak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Sobczak. No joy for Norman on that attempt. Sobczak defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand. Sobczak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Norman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norman. #BC2# Sobczak manages to break the clinch.
Norman shoots in for a double leg but Sobczak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sobczak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Sobczak has managed to clinch.
Norman prevents Sobczak from breaking the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Sobczak's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2# Sobczak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Sobczak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice left hand lands by Norman.
Sobczak tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Sobczak back against the cage. Sobczak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norman lands a hook to the side of the head. Norman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobczak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3# Norman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Sobczak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Sobczak pulls guard successfully.
Norman cracks Sobczak with a solid left hand. Sobczak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU# Norman gets to his feet - Sobczak follows without any prompting. Sobczak shoots in and drives through. Norman sprawls well. As Sobczak tries to get set, Norman tries to push him back and clinch up but Sobczak manages to avoid the attempt.#TD# Norman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobczak sprawls well initially but Norman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4# Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next. Norman prevents Sobczak from improving his position. Norman slows the pace down in half guard. Norman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morris Norman. I think Norman 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Norman!
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Event:
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Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Stone pushes Norman up against the cage in a clinch. Stone looking for a takedown. Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Stone. Stone has Norman pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Stone wants a takedown.
Norman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Kane Stone has been cut.#T1# Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body. Norman missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Norman.
Norman has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stone is trying to pull guard but Norman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Norman misses with the head strike.
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt. Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stone counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Norman forces Stone back against the cage and clinches. Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norman smiles and moves away.
Norman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.#T3##CL2# Stone drives through and clinches with Norman against the cage.
Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. Norman really is a fat lump. Stone tries to break free but Norman pushes him back against the cage. Stone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norman up against the cage. Stone tries to pull guard but Norman won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norman. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Stone tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Norman stalls. Stone pressing his opponent against the cage. Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morris Norman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kane Stone's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Stone moves into the clinch. Norman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Norman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norman misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norman is defending well. Norman is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him. Stone tries to break free but Norman pushes him back against the cage. Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
#T1##BC2# Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Norman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stone! Stone is looking to get back to his feet here but Norman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stone's back. Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
Norman has the hooks in. Stone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2# Norman is not going to allow Stone to sit and survive in this position. Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
#T3# Stone trying to get back to his feet but Norman is in full control for now. Norman keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
Stone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Norman controlling well, preventing Stone from escaping the position.
Stone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. I would not like to be Stone right now.
#SUB# Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Norman. Stone is trying to break free.
Norman is punishing Stone with strikes - can he finish him?! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Norman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Norman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kane Stone's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Stone misses with a takedown #TD# and Norman counters with a nice double leg into guard. Stone is looking to stand back up but Norman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stone. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB# Norman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU# Norman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stone to stand up. Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet. It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Norman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around? Stone misses with the combination.
#T1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone. Norman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Stone takes the fight into the clinch. Stone tries to pull guard but Norman holds him up against the cage and eventually Stone drops back down to his feet.
Morris Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Stone. Norman landing knees to the body.
Norman scores with a nice hook to the head. Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norman is defending well for now.#T2# Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body. Stone tries to break the clinch but Norman is controlling the position. Morris Norman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Norman manages to break the clinch.
Stone tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Norman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard. Norman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Norman lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Norman drops back looking for a leg! Stone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stone manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Stone's guard. #T3# Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU# Norman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Norman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Stone has managed to clinch.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Stone blocks an elbow strike. Stone dodges an elbow strike from Norman.
Stone has Norman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Norman managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Kane Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Morris Norman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Norman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Morris Norman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Norman!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# Sandusky misses with a kick to the body.
Sandusky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Norman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU# Norman escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD# Sandusky gets caught napping as Norman dives in and scores a takedown. Sandusky manages to retain guard. Norman is working Sandusky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Norman controlling from the top position. #T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Norman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Sandusky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Norman chips away with some ground and pound.#SU# Sandusky is working an open guard so Norman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sandusky moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Norman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norman lands in his opponent's guard. Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Norman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sandusky for as long as he can get away with. Sandusky is striking but Norman is not phased and passes to half guard. We've been informed that Sandusky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Norman working the head and body with strikes. #SU# Norman decides to return to a standing position. Norman throws a series of punches but Sandusky avoids them all with ease. #T4##TD# Norman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Norman wants to stand but Sandusky has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Norman is taking a breather. Sandusky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Norman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandusky has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Norman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Sandusky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norman sprawls well. Norman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandusky gets slowly back to his feet. Norman is looking to counter punch. Norman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Norman scores with a takedown into Sandusky's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sandusky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norman controls the pace. Sandusky is breathing heavily.#SU# Sandusky is working an open guard so Norman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD# Norman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sandusky's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Norman content to stall in guard here. #T2# Norman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU# Norman stands up and waves to Sandusky to follow him. #TD# Norman scores with a takedown into Sandusky's guard. Sandusky is wriggling around but Norman manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Norman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Ground and pound from Norman. Norman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Norman slips a nice elbow through Sandusky's hands, connecting with Sandusky's forehead. Sandusky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Norman scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU# Norman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD# Norman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Norman in particular looking to stall.#SU# Norman decides to return to a standing position. #TD# Norman feints and as Sandusky raises his hands in defense, Norman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Norman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sandusky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norman is controlling him. Sandusky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Norman dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD# Norman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sandusky wants to get back to his feet but Norman is dominant here and he's now got Sandusky's back! Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sandusky's body.
#SUB# Sandusky is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Norman gets his way!
Norman controls the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sandusky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Norman lands shots from the back. Sandusky tries to break free.
Sandusky is trapped and Norman is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Norman tightening his grip on Sandusky, looking for the choke. Norman is working the ground and pound. Can Sandusky escape? Sandusky rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman biding his time, controlling Sandusky. The referee is taking a good look at Sandusky as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Norman!
#T3# Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB# Sandusky defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Norman controlling the position well here. Sandusky rolled but Norman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB# Sandusky is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Norman gets his way!
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Norman is riding his opponent, not letting Sandusky buck him off. Gary Sandusky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Morris Norman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Norman is persistently looking for the submission but Sandusky is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Morris Norman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Norman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Norman!
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