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Event:
EPGH 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Wonder misses its intended target.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wonder counters with a left to the body.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Wonder scores with the left hand. Norton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wonder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wonder throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonder slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonder.
Norton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton looks to land a combination. Wonder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonder in his tracks.
Norton swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Wonder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonder.
Wonder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Wonder. Those never looked like landing.
As Wonder looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Wonder just gets out of the way.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wonder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Wonder tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonder avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Wonder misses with a looping right.
As Wonder looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Wonder just gets out of the way.
Wonder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wonder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonder. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Norton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norton throws a series of punches but Wonder avoids them all with ease.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norton throws a shot to the body.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton lands with a nice combination. Wonder backs away looking to recover.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Norton works over Wonder's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Norton scores with a jab. Wonder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wonder misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Wonder lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wonder.
Norton throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonder circles away.
Wonder 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.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norton walks into a left hand.
A big right from Norton misses.
Wonder dodges the punch combination from Norton.
#T4##CL2#
Wonder rushes Norton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton wants to break free but Wonder has control.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wonder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonder scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Wonder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Wonder drops Norton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Norton is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Norton is rocked!
Wonder unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Norton! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Wonder is unloading with more strikes now! Norton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muffin Wonder!
Muffin Wonder is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Saloedko moves into the clinch.
Saloedko stalls.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Saloedko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko has him pressed against the ropes.
Norton is pressed up against the ropes. Saloedko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Saloedko shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Saloedko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saloedko moves into the clinch.
Saloedko wants to take the fight to the mat but Norton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Saloedko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saloedko stalls. #TD#
Saloedko gets control of Norton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saloedko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Saloedko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saloedko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norton is looking to pass into half guard but Saloedko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saloedko is in guard.#REVR#
Saloedko is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Norton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saloedko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saloedko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SU#
Saloedko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saloedko is defended easily by Norton.
Norton sizes up Saloedko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saloedko.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Saloedko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saloedko.
Norton can't break the clinch.
Saloedko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saloedko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.
Saloedko tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Norton tries to break the clinch but Saloedko is controlling the position.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko has him pressed against the ropes.
Saloedko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Saloedko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton wants to control from the top but Saloedko keeps moving. #T4#
Norton looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saloedko is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saloedko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norton trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Norton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Saloedko dominated that round.
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#
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Saloedko moves into range and clinches up with Norton.#BC#
Saloedko breaks from the clinch.
Timur Saloedko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saloedko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saloedko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saloedko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norton pinned against the ropes. Norton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saloedko fails to land the takedown.
Norton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Saloedko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko closes the distance and clinches up with Norton, looking for a takedown. Saloedko pushes Norton against the ropes but Norton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saloedko.
Saloedko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Saloedko shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saloedko shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saloedko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saloedko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Saloedko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Saloedko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Saloedko breaks from the clinch.
Norris Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Saloedko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saloedko somewhat.
Norris Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saloedko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Norton wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saloedko eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Saloedko has been cut.
Saloedko throws a head kick that misses.
Saloedko tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Saloedko drives through and clinches with Norton against the ropes.
Saloedko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko is controlling him.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Saloedko decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saloedko controlling the position.
Saloedko can't keep his opponent in guard - Norton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Norton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Saloedko manages to get to full guard.
Saloedko wants to get back to his feet but Norton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norton trying to control but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Saloedko looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Saloedko'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Saloedko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saloedko circles away quickly and effectively.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saloedko.
Saloedko misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Saloedko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Saloedko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norton uses from the top position.
Norton trying to control but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norton is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Saloedko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Norton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saloedko.
Norton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saloedko keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Norton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saloedko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norton trying to control the action but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Saloedko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saloedko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Norton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Norton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saloedko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Saloedko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saloedko is trying to work for a sweep but Norton has mounted him!#SUB2#
Norton working for a guillotine from mount but Saloedko is in no mood to give up.
Saloedko tries to lock up and control but Norton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norton forces the positional change into back control. #T4#
Saloedko is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saloedko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Timur Saloedko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saloedko is looking to get to half guard.
Norton takes Saloedko's back. #SUB2#
Saloedko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Norton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saloedko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norton 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!
Norris Norton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.#CL2#
Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mendez - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Mendez.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mendez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Norton has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
Mendez throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
As Mendez looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Mendez just gets out of the way.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Norton misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mendez looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range. #KD2#
Mendez cracks Norton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mendez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norton to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Norton lands with a nice combination. Mendez backs away looking to recover.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norton misses with a combination
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Norton is breathing heavily.
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!
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.#CL2#
Mendez clinches.
Mendez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendez slows down the pace here.
Mendez lands a body punch. #T2#
Mendez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norton tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Norton with a big uppercut! Norton tries to clinch up but Mendez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Norton to the mat! Norton covers up and Mendez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlitos Mendez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendez as he connects with a hook.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a one-two to the body.
Mendez throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton misses with the combination.
Norton jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Norton misses with a hook.
Mendez lands a jab to the head.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Mendez throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Carlitos Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mendez throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a big counter combination but Mendez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Mendez lands.
Mendez cracks Norton with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Norton falls to his knees and Mendez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlitos Mendez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Mendez punishes Norton's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendez. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norton.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norton has time to react.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Mendez misses
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Norton blocks a jab.
Mendez throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton lands with a right hand. #T1#
Norton lands a jab to Mendez's midsection.
Mendez lands a slapping body shot.
Norton lands the left hand.
Mendez swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendez circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendez slips under a jab from Norton.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Mendez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norton rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendez takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Mendez misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
Norton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Mendez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Norton sprawling to the canvas! Norton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mendez finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Carlitos Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norton misses with a body shot.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mendez throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Mendez misses with a body shot
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez is struggling to control the position.
Norton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendez is leaning against Norton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norton up against the cage.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Mendez is leaning against Norton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Mendez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendez is stalling here.
Mendez is leaning against Norton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlitos Mendez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlitos Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Norton tries to move into range but Mendez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Mendez drops Norton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Norton looks back up at him and smiles so Mendez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Norton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Norton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Norton seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Mendez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Norton. Norton tries to recover but Mendez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Norton lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlitos Mendez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 4
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bezymyanny has managed to clinch.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bezymyanny has him pressed against the cage.
Bezymyanny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nortons head. #BC#
Bezymyanny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bezymyanny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bezymyanny clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Bezymyanny just leaning against Norton, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton working aggressively here.
Bezymyanny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bezymyanny cracks Norton with an open hand slap.
Norris Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
Norton misses with the combination.
Bezymyanny is looking for a counter combo.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bezymyanny.
Nice shot lands for Norton.
Norton swings for the body but Bezymyanny moves out of range.
Bezymyanny appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bezymyanny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norton misses with an uppercut. Bezymyanny saw that one coming.#TD#
Bezymyanny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Norton is working an open guard so Bezymyanny takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
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!
Norton avoids the body shot from Bezymyanny.
Norton throws a series of punches but Bezymyanny moves out of range. #CL#
Bezymyanny moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bezymyanny - that landed with a thud.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bezymyanny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norton's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
Norton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Bezymyanny moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Bezymyanny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norton up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Norton avoids the body shot from Bezymyanny.
Norton thuds a left hand into Bezymyanny's body.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Bezymyanny gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Norton misses. #CL#
Bezymyanny has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Bezymyanny prevents Norton from breaking the clinch.
Bezymyanny scores with a shot to the side of Norton's head.
Bezymyanny could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Bezymyanny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bezymyanny throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Bezymyanny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norton.
Bezymyanny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezymyanny throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Bezymyanny rushes Norton and presses him up against the cage.
Bezymyanny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Bezymyanny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bezymyanny takes the fight into the clinch.
Bezymyanny is trying to drag Norton to the mat but Norton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Bezymyanny throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton throws out a counter right but Bezymyanny avoids it with no problem.
Norton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Norton walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bezymyanny drives through and clinches with Norton against the cage.
#BC#
Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.
Bezymyanny blocks a jab.
Bezymyanny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?#T1#
Norton lands a nice hook to Bezymyanny's body. Bezymyanny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bezymyanny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bezymyanny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norton circles away quickly and effectively.
As Bezymyanny backs off Norton throws a huge counter combo but Bezymyanny manages to avoid it all.
Bezymyanny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Bezymyanny dodges the punch combination from Norton.
Bezymyanny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bezymyanny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bezymyanny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bezymyanny misses with the combination.
#T2#
Bezymyanny throws a sloppy body shot
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bezymyanny has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Bezymyanny has him pressed against the cage.
Bezymyanny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Bezymyanny keeps him there for the moment.
Bezymyanny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bezymyanny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Norton misses.
Bezymyanny takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton works Bezymyanny's body with a nice hook.
Norton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bezymyanny.#CL#
Bezymyanny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norton can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bezymyanny circles away quickly and effectively.
Bezymyanny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Jab from Norton.
The fighters circling - Norton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Bezymyanny clinches up against the cage.
Norton wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bezymyanny cracks Norton with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bezymyanny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Bezymyanny misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Norton misses.
Bezymyanny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bezymyanny shoots in looking for a takedown. Norton tries to sprawl out of it but Bezymyanny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norton throws a series of punches but Bezymyanny avoids them all with ease.
Bezymyanny is looking to wear down Norton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Bezymyanny. Those never looked like landing.
Bezymyanny looks to land a combination but Norton avoids it well.
Bezymyanny throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Bezymyanny avoids the body shot from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bezymyanny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Bezymyanny throws a series of strikes that have Norton backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Norton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton avoids the body shot from Bezymyanny.
A countering left hand to the body from Norton misses.
Bezymyanny throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Norton misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Bezymyanny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bezymyanny takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bezymyanny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norton.#BC#
Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Bezymyanny gets a clinch.
Bezymyanny cracks Norton with a nice body shot.
Norton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Bezymyanny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bezymyanny pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bezymyanny.
#BC#
Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Bezymyanny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezymyanny.#T3#
Bezymyanny just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Bezymyanny has managed to clinch.
Bezymyanny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bezymyanny.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bezymyanny. #BC#
Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Norton misses with the combination.
Bezymyanny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bezymyanny tries for a takedown but Norton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Bezymyanny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.
Bezymyanny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bezymyanny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norris Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezymyanny scores with a one two! Norton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Bezymyanny lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Bezymyanny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bezymyanny 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Dmitry Bezymyanny wins by unanimous decision!
Dmitry Bezymyanny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Killborne counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Killborne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Killborne trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killborne is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Norton keeping moving, preventing Killborne from controlling successfully.
Killborne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Norton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killborne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton jabs Killborne to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Killborne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norton on his heels. He'll look to pass Norton's guard now, I'm sure.
Norton seems keen to control Killborne's posture.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killborne stopping the sweep attempt from Norton.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to control.
#T3#
Killborne is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Killborne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norton wants to control but Killborne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norton manages to get to full guard.
Norton trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killborne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Killborne.#CL2#
Killborne clinches.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killborne has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Killborne drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Killborne has his foot on Norton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Killborne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Killborne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killborne's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Killborne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killborne was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Norton misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Killborne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Killborne wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Killborne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is trying to keep Killborne in close.
Killborne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norton is keeping the position for now.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killborne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Killborne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killborne dodges the punch combination from Norton.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Killborne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killborne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norton is defending well.
Norton tries to circle away but Killborne has him pinned against the cage.
Killborne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Killborne gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.#BC2#
Killborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killborne circles away quickly and effectively.
Killborne flicks out a counter leg kick but Norton steps away.
Killborne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton dips to his left and cracks Killborne with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Killborne has been cut.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killborne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3##CL2#
Killborne clinches up against the cage.
Killborne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killborne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Killborne.
Killborne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killborne tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Killborne breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Killborne's head back.
Norton cracks Killborne with a good jab.
Killborne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Killborne closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killborne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killborne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Killborne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton cracks Killborne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Killborne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killborne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norton's waist but Norton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killborne off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Killborne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Killborne in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Killborne decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Norton lands a left and a right that send Killborne crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killborne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Killborne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Killborne slips under a jab from Norton.
Killborne wants to counter with a clinch but Norton pushes him away.
Killborne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Killborne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killborne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Norton throws a series of punches but Killborne moves out of range.
Killborne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killborne manages to avoid it.
Norris Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Killborne has his takedown stuffed
and Killborne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Kyle Killborne's cut even more.
Norton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killborne takes one on the button.
Killborne shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Killborne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killborne fails to land the takedown.
Norris Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Killborne.#T2##TD2#
Killborne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Killborne trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Killborne won't allow Norton to sweep him here.
Norton looking to control.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Killborne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norton looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton stalks Killborne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killborne's face. Killborne staggers backwards, shaken.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killborne on the side of the head.
Norton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Norton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Killborne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Killborne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norton is just riding it out for now. Killborne eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton is looking to improve his position.
Norton is refusing to be controlled, as Killborne sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton misses with a body shot.
Norton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norton misses the body punch
and Desimpedidos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norton lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Desimpedidos forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Desimpedidos jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Desimpedidos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desimpedidos is keeping the position for now.
Desimpedidos trying to control the position.
#T1#
Norton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norton is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norton wants to pass the guard but Desimpedidos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desimpedidos moves away.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Norton throws a body punch but Desimpedidos moves out of range.
Desimpedidos blocks a jab.
Norton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Desimpedidos misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Desimpedidos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Norton misses.
Desimpedidos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norton.#ROC2#
Desimpedidos is rocked!
Desimpedidos goes for a double leg but Norton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norton continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Desimpedidos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desimpedidos is breathing heavily.
Norton throws a right hand that Desimpedidos ducks under and follows up with a left that Desimpedidos also avoids with ease.
Norton misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton lands a head shot.
Oh Desimpedidos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norton works the jab nicely.
Norton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Desimpedidos falls backwards - clearly groggy! Norton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norris Norton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
As Norton looks to move away, Ackermann throws a big counter combo but Norton just gets out of the way.
Ackermann ducks right into an uppercut from Norton.
A big left from Norton misses.
Norton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ackermann staying out of range there.
Norton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ackermann manages to avoid it.
Norton scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ackermann misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Norton misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Norton lands a left and a right that send Ackermann crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ackermann is rocked!
Norton throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Ackermann counters by clinching up.
Oh Ackermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Ackermann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norton uses from the top position.
Ackermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Norton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norton passes Ackermann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ackermann wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ackermann controls his leg. #T2##SU2#
Norton decides to return to a standing position. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Norton has knocked Ackermann down with a huge combo! Norton steps away and waves a wobbly Ackermann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Ackermann clinches with his opponent.
Ackermann has Norton pressed against the cage, preventing Norton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norton wants to get back to striking at distance but Ackermann won't allow it.
Ackermann lands a right hand.
Norton is trying to push Ackermann away but Ackermann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norton working hard to break the clinch.
Ackermann is working for takedown but Norton is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ackermann decides to pull guard.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Norton trying to control but Ackermann is working from the bottom.
Norton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ackermann is retaining full guard.
Norton wants to stand but Ackermann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ackermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norton on the ground.
Ackermann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Norton is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ackermann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norton is working away from the top position though.
Norton wants to free his trapped foot but Ackermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ackermann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norton is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ackermann tries to roll over but Norton keeps him under control.
Norton trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton moves out of range as Ackermann throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton dominated that round.
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#
Norton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ackermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ackermann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Ackermann's defenses.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ackermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ackermann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ackermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton throws a right hand that Ackermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Ackermann also avoids with ease.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Norton swings widly with a right hand
and Ackermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ackermann closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Ackermann is pushing Norton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norton taking a breather. #T1#
Ackermann fails to pull guard.
Ackermann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Ackermann jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
#ES#
Ackermann pushes Norton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ackermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norris Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ackermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Ackermann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton tries to bum rush Ackermann with a series of wild strikes but Ackermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Norton.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton with a hook.
Ackermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Ackermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton throws a right and a left that Ackermann avoids nicely.
Norton swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Ackermann closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Ackermann tries for a takedown but Norton manages to get underhooks.
Ackermann tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Ackermann back against the cage. #BC#
Ackermann manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ackermann clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Ackermann breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Norton cracks Ackermann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Norton as Ackermann shoots in.
No joy there for Norton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norton avoids the head kick by Ackermann.
Nice takedown defense from Norton. No joy for Ackermann on that attempt. #KD2#
Norton lands a left and a right that send Ackermann crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton tries to bum rush Ackermann with a series of wild strikes but Ackermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Ackermann's head back.
Norton with a nice cross.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Ackermann attempts a counter takedown but Norton avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton lands an overhand right.
Ackermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Ackermann.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ackermann tries for a takedown but Norton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ackermann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Ackermann clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton wants to stall.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton lands a two punch combo.
Aiden Ackermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ackermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norton pinned against the cage. Norton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ackermann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ackermann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Norton has knocked Ackermann down with a huge combo! Norton steps away and waves a wobbly Ackermann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Ackermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton misses with a combination
#CL#
and Ackermann moves into the clinch.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Ackermann's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Ackermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Norton taking a breather.
Norton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ackermann prevents it.
Ackermann is struggling to control the position.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Ackermann keeps him there for the moment.
Ackermann keeps control of Norton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ackermann is looking for a takedown.
Ackermann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ackermann has him pressed against the cage.
Ackermann is trying to drag Norton to the mat but Norton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ackermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton tries to work over Ackermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Ackermann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton passes Ackermann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Norton is nestled in close to Ackermann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Norton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ackermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norton is trying to control. Ackermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Norton throwing shots but Ackermann is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Norton seems to be working for a kimura but Ackermann defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Norton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackermann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norton is taking a breather. Ackermann 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.
Ackermann is looking for a sweep. Norton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norton trying to control the action but Ackermann is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!
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