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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cannetti gets a double leg takedown into Whitney's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whitney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Whitney successfully pulls guard.
Cannetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitney is retaining full guard.
Whitney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cannetti is controlling him.
Cannetti trying to control but Whitney is working from the bottom.
Whitney trying to control the position.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whitney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cannetti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cannetti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whitney wants to get back to his feet.
Whitney is pressing down on Cannetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitney has his hands on Cannetti's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Whitney looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitney, not yet. #T1#
Cannetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitney is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitney is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cannetti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cannetti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whitney 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 Cannetti.
Whitney wants to control but Cannetti is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Whitney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cannetti to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Cannetti gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cannetti is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitney is defending well.
Whitney is trying to control Cannetti's posture but Cannetti avoids it. #ES#
Whitney throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Cannetti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannetti tries to pass to full mount but Whitney defends it.
Cannetti stops Whitney from getting back to his feet.
Cannetti trying to control the action but Whitney is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cannetti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whitney is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Whitney is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannetti.
Cannetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Whitney has one foot on Cannetti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Cannetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whitney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cannetti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Whitney's legs.
Whitney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Cannetti wants to take a breather but Whitney is having none of it.
Cannetti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES#
Whitney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cannetti is on him like a limpet, forcing Whitney back against the cage.
Whitney is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cannetti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Whitney regains guard.
#ES#
Whitney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cannetti presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cannetti has Whitney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cannetti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whitney tumbling to the mat - Cannetti dives into Whitney's guard.
Cannetti is pushing down on Whitney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whitney is fighting to maintain full guard but Cannetti has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cannetti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whitney is refusing to be controlled, as Cannetti sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Whitney dominated that round.
That's time! Whitney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Cannetti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Whitney has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cannetti has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Whitney decides to pull guard.
Whitney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannetti can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cannetti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cannetti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitney is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cannetti wants to control but Whitney passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cannetti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cannetti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannetti is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitney prevents Cannetti from improving his position.#T1#
Cannetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cannetti is trying to get back to full guard.
Willy Whitney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cannetti controlling the position well.
Cannetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Whitney there.
Cannetti trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitney connects with a nice short shot to Cannetti's temple. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cannetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitney pulls his head out easily.
Whitney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Whitney is looking for a kimura but Cannetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whitney to get the leverage.
Whitney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cannetti defending well though.
Cannetti tries to roll over but Whitney keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Whitney there.
Whitney prevents Cannetti from standing back up.
Cannetti trying to hold on to Whitney's head to control him but Whitney postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Whitney 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.
#SUB2#
Cannetti looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willy Whitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Cannetti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Whitney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Cannetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Whitney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cannetti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Whitney throws Cannetti to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Cannetti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cannetti looking to pass the guard.
Whitney wants to stand up but Cannetti is controlling him.
Whitney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitney is really struggling to control Cannetti but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Cannetti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cannetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cannetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Whitney dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cannetti gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Whitney kicks Cannetti off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Whitney.
Cannetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitney lands with a nice combination. Cannetti backs away looking to recover.
Whitney ducks under a wild hook from Cannetti.
Whitney appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Cannetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cannetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitney is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cannetti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Whitney throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Cannetti is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitney is defending well. #T1#
Whitney is not content to let Cannetti control the position.
Whitney sneaks back into half guard.
Cannetti stops Whitney from getting back to his feet.
Cannetti is trying to control the action in half guard but Whitney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Whitney pushes Cannetti off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Cannetti gets a double leg takedown into Whitney's guard.#SUB2#
Cannetti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitney! #REVR#
Cannetti bucks up and tries to throw Whitney off but instead Whitney has got his back!#T2#
Whitney is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Whitney tries to get the hooks in deep but Cannetti pushed the leg off.
Cannetti tries to escape but Whitney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cannetti just trying to survive but Whitney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitney is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cannetti up.
Cannetti is really stuck here.
Whitney punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Whitney thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cannetti tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cannetti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cannetti tries to break free.
Cannetti keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cannetti fending off the submission attempt from Whitney.
Cannetti trying to control the hands but Whitney won't let him. #T4#
Cannetti trying to get back to his feet but Whitney is in full control for now.
Cannetti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cannetti tries to roll but Whitney sticks to his back.
Whitney scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cannetti is in bad spot here.
Whitney trying to control.
Cubert Cannetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Whitney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Whitney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitney 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Whitney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Cannetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weiss counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Cannetti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cannetti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cannetti is looking to stall here but Weiss recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannetti is looking to advance position but Weiss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cannetti is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T1#
Cannetti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cannetti tries to lock up and control but Weiss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cannetti is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cannetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cannetti wants to hold on but Weiss pushes him away.
Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cannetti blocking the ground and pound.
Cannetti can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cannetti can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Cannetti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cannetti reaches up and holds on to Weiss to control the position.
Weiss lands with some strikes.
Cannetti wants to hold on but Weiss pushes him away.
Cannetti is desperately trying to improve his position but Weiss has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Weiss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cannetti is surviving well by controlling Weiss's body position as best he can.
Weiss lands a big elbow.
Weiss avoids the attempt from Cannetti to control.
Cannetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Cannetti wants to hold on but Weiss pushes him away.
Weiss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You get the feeling that Cannetti really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Weiss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannetti tries to lock up and control but Weiss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cannetti is trying to escape the mount.
Cannetti holds of for dear life.
Cannetti working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Cannetti tries to hold on but Weiss postures up.
Cannetti is desperately trying to improve his position but Weiss has a good base and remains in mount.
Cannetti prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Weiss prevents Cannetti from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannetti wants to control but Weiss is having none of it.
Weiss throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Weiss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cannetti throws a jab when Weiss was well out of range.
Weiss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weiss wants it to stay on the feet.
Cannetti throws out a leg kick but Weiss moves out of range and Cannetti only half commits.
It looked like Weiss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cannetti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weiss counters with a three punch combo that has Cannetti backing up. Cannetti nods at Weiss to acknowledge the strikes.
Cannetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weiss counters with a series of strikes. Cannetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cannetti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weiss sprawls well initially but Cannetti persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cannetti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cannetti stalling away here and it's allowed Weiss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Cannetti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weiss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Weiss postures up in Cannetti's guard and throws a big left but Cannetti blocks it. #SUB#
Weiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cannetti pulls Weiss in to control the position.
Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannetti can do to turn this around?
Weiss throws a big elbow that misses.
Cannetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weiss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cannetti wants to hit a switch here but Weiss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cannetti there! #T2#
Cannetti wants to hold on but Weiss pushes him away.
Cannetti holds on for dear life.
Cannetti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weiss unloads with some shots from mount but Cannetti bucks and avoids them well.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Weiss postures up.#T3#
Cannetti tries to reverse the position but Weiss maintains control.
Cannetti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weiss landing punches.
Cannetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Weiss postures up.
Cannetti really wants to buck Weiss off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Cannetti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weiss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Weiss postures up.
Weiss lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss throwing strikes here but Cannetti is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cannetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weiss connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Weiss 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cannetti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cannetti is looking to advance position but Weiss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cannetti tries to reverse the position but Weiss maintains control.
Cannetti is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Weiss pushes him away. #SUB#
Weiss is working for a guillotine from mount but Cannetti frees his head quite easily.
Myron Weiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cannetti is looking to improve his position but Weiss isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Cannetti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Weiss tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Weiss pushes him away.
Weiss prevents Cannetti from getting the reversal.
Weiss looking to ground and pound but Cannetti is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cannetti wants to control but Weiss is having none of it.
Cannetti is working to get back to half guard.
Cannetti is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Cannetti tries to improve his position but Weiss has taken his back! Weiss has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cannetti tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Weiss pushes Cannetti away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Myron Weiss!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Norton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cannetti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Cannetti forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.
Cannetti is looking for a takedown.
Cannetti is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ezequiel Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cubert Cannetti.
Cannetti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cannetti tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.
Norton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Norton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cannetti works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cannetti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norton is aware though and is defending well.
Cannetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norton is fighting to break Cannetti's control of his arms but Cannetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cannetti 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.#T2#
Norton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannetti has his hands on Norton's head, controlling the position.
Cannetti wants to stand up but Norton is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton connects with a couple of short punches.
Cannetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Norton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cannetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norton scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Cannetti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cannetti 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cannetti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cannetti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Cannetti swings around for an armbar but Norton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cannetti's guard.
Cannetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cannetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Norton throws a big elbow that misses.
Norton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cannetti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Norton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cannetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannetti wants to stand but Norton is controlling the position.
Cannetti has control of Norton's left arm, preventing Norton from doing any damage.
Cannetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton throwing strikes from guard but Cannetti blocks nicely.
Cannetti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Norton dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Norton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cannetti takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Cannetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Norton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Cannetti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Cannetti is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Norton to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cannetti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norton dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton cracks Cannetti with a solid left hand.
Cannetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Cannetti, not yet. #T1#
Norton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norton stopping the sweep attempt from Cannetti.
Cannetti controlling Norton's posture.
Cannetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norton.
Cannetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cannetti trying to control the position here.
Norton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cannetti controlling the position.
Cannetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norton is working Cannetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cannetti controlling the position.#SUB2#
Cannetti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norton defends well.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannetti can do to turn this around?
Cannetti trying to control the position.
Norton stopping the sweep attempt from Cannetti.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ezequiel Norton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cannetti managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cannetti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Norton looking to control.
#T3#
Cannetti is looking to advance position but Norton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Norton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norton with the ground and pound from mount.
Norton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cannetti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norton tries to push Cannetti's head away but Cannetti is holding on tight.
Cannetti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Norton postures up.
Cannetti can't escape the position.
#T4#
Cannetti wants to hold on but Norton pushes him away.
Norton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton lands a nice shot to the head.
Cannetti tries to hold on but Norton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Norton 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cannetti misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cannetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norton.
Cannetti leaves Norton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Cannetti counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cannetti swings around for an armbar but Norton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cannetti's guard.
Cannetti pulls Norton in to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton with a nice head shot there.
Norton won't allow Cannetti to sweep him here. #T1#
Cannetti wants to hit a switch here but Norton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cannetti there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannetti regains half guard.
Norton throwing shots but Cannetti is blocking nicely.
Cannetti is controlling Norton's trapped leg to prevent Norton from advancing to side control.
Cannetti wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
Norton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cannetti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Norton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Norton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cannetti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norton.
Cannetti tries to roll over but Norton keeps him under control.
Cannetti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cannetti wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cannetti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cannetti trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Norton gets caught napping as Cannetti dives in and scores a takedown. Norton manages to retain guard.
Cannetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norton is trying to control the position but Cannetti postures up.
Cannetti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Norton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cannetti pulls Norton in to control the position. #T4#
Cannetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norton is controlling him.
Cannetti 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.
Cannetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norton.
Norton throwing strikes from guard but Cannetti blocks nicely.
Cannetti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Norton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannetti gets full guard.
Norton throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Cannetti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Norton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cubert Cannetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezequiel Norton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
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 Ezequiel Norton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norton, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Norton!
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