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Event:
Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Norton.
Akinaga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norton's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norton lands a nice short elbow.
Norton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akinaga wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
Akinaga punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akinaga trying to hold on to Norton's head to control him but Norton postures up.
Norton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akinaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Norton stands up out of the half guard.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akinaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Norton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton looks for a takedown but Akinaga sprawls well.
Akinaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norton throws a hook but Akinaga blocks it.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norton lands a nice shot that snaps Akinaga's head back.
Akinaga loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Akinaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Akinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga connects with a crisp jab.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akinaga thuds a left hand into Norton's body.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.#T2#
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Akinaga tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Akinaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akinaga is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Akinaga leaning against his opponent.
Norton is pushing Akinaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akinaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton tries to pull guard but Akinaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
I was talking to Akinaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akinaga is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
Akinaga tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akinaga smiles and moves away.
Kiso Akinaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Norton throws a push kick but Akinaga slaps the foot to one side.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akinaga lands a jab to the nose.
Norton tries to clinch up but Akinaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Akinaga works the jab nicely.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
Norton swings for the body but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Akinaga ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Akinaga jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akinaga lands a nice shot that snaps Norton's head back.
Jab, jab by Akinaga - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akinaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Akinaga does no damage.
Akinaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton throws a body punch but Akinaga moves out of range.
Norton shoots in for a double leg but Akinaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Akinaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Akinaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga digs a good hook to Norton's body.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akinaga throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
#CUT#It looks like Steve Norton has been cut.
Norton throws a low kick but Akinaga avoids it.
A slow jab from Akinaga misses its intended target.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Norton misses with a low kick.
A jab from Akinaga does it's job there.
Akinaga scores with the left hand. Norton knows he should have avoided that one.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Akinaga.#T1#
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is looking to clinch but Akinaga is avoiding it.
Akinaga clobbers Norton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akinaga misses with a straight left.
Akinaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akinaga jabs at Norton's body.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akinaga tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Akinaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akinaga scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.#T2#
Akinaga takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Norton unleashes a big counter combination but Akinaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Akinaga circles away.
Akinaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Akinaga.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
Norton slips a jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
Akinaga swinging wildly here.
Norton throws out a counter right but Akinaga avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akinaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akinaga takes one to the chin there.
Akinaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akinaga with a body shot.
Akinaga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norton.#CUT2#It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Akinaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norton finds it's way round the side to connect with Akinaga's head.
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.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiso Akinaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Akinaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Akinaga moves out of range easily.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.#T4#
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Akinaga lands a jab to the nose.
Akinaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akinaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akinaga misses with a looping left.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range.
#CL2#
Norton pushes Akinaga up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akinaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akinaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Norton defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Akinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akinaga connects with a looping right hand.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
Akinaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga misses with a hook.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Akinaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akinaga misses with a body shot.
Norton lands with a nice body punch.
Norton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Akinaga back into the cage.
Norton keeps control of Akinaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Akinaga with a jab.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akinaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Akinaga punishes Norton's body with a nice straight punch.
Norton with the inside leg kick.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Akinaga is out of range.
Akinaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Norton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akinaga has time to react.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Norton drags the fight down to the ground.
Norton working a defensive guard here.
Akinaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Akinaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Akinaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU#
Akinaga gets to his feet - Norton follows without any prompting.
Norton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akinaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akinaga ducks right into an uppercut from Norton.
Norton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
Akinaga lands a jab to Norton's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Akinaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinaga.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akinaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Akinaga jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akinaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norton has time to react.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Akinaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akinaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Norton. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
Akinaga with a hook.
Steve Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akinaga lands with a right hand.
Norton misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Akinaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akinaga, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Akinaga!
A very excited looking Kiso Akinaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Steve Norton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tsmfimsfnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling here.
#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsmfimsfnd's efforts to push away.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsmfimsfnd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Tsmfimsfnd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTsmfimsfnd.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton is working Tsmfimsfnd over against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norton.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Norton.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsmfimsfnd misses its target.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsmfimsfnd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tsmfimsfnd counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Norton controls Tsmfimsfnd momentarily but Tsmfimsfnd frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tsmfimsfnd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norton can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norton connects with a crisp jab.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton checks a low kick from Tsmfimsfnd.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Norton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tsmfimsfnd uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsmfimsfnd throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Norton keeping full guard, as Tsmfimsfnd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton wants to stand up but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him. #ES2#
Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Norton has clasped his hands together around Tsmfimsfnd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to control Norton's posture but Norton avoids it.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Norton trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to take a breather but Norton is having none of it. #T3#
Norton is trying to stand up here but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him well. #ES2#
Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton has Tsmfimsfnd pressed against the cage.
Norton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Norton jumps into guard, dragging Tsmfimsfnd to the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling in the full guard.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Norton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsmfimsfnd's waist but Tsmfimsfnd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norton off to one side.
Steve Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Norton drops Tsmfimsfnd with a nice combination! Norton dives into Tsmfimsfnd's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Tsmfimsfnd is rocked!
Norton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Norton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Tsmfimsfnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton shoots in and drives through. Tsmfimsfnd sprawls well.
Tsmfimsfnd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Norton throws a head kick but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsmfimsfnd.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsmfimsfnd as he avoids it easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Tsmfimsfnd to work.
#T2#
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Tsmfimsfnd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsmfimsfnd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Tsmfimsfnd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norton!
Tsmfimsfnd tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
Norton is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Norton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norton is on top in guard.
Norton trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is working from the bottom. #T4#
Norton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve Norton has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsmfimsfnd on the side of the head.#CUT2#Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
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 Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd.
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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Norton!
A very excited looking Steve Norton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Lothbrock throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Lothbrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Lothbrock forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Norton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lothbrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lothbrock clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lothbrock fails to pull guard.
Lothbrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Lothbrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Lothbrock has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Norton is pressed up against the cage. Lothbrock 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 misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lothbrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lothbrock takes one on the button.#CL#
Lothbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
Lothbrock darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.#TD#
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton looking to control.
Lothbrock being controlled here momentarily.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
Norton wants to stand and escape but Lothbrock is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lothbrock sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Lothbrock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norton trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Norton keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Lothbrock ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Lothbrock forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lothbrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Lothbrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Lothbrock persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Lothbrock moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Norton is pushing Lothbrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lothbrock tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lothbrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lothbrock fails to pull guard.
Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnar Lothbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrock moves out of range easily.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrock moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Lothbrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Norton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lothbrock clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lothbrock has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Norton gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrock. Lothbrock maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton tests Lothbrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norton shoots for a takedown but Lothbrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lothbrock has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lothbrock rushes Norton and presses him up against the cage.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norton prevents it.
#T1#
Norton has Lothbrock pressed against the cage.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lothbrock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lothbrock can't get the takedown.
Lothbrock stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lothbrock clinches.
Lothbrock takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Lothbrock is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton avoids the elbow strike from Lothbrock, against the cage.
#TD2#
Norton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Norton wriggles free and stands up. #KD2#
Norton throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lothbrock tumbling to the canvas!#CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton connects with a couple of short punches.
Norton wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving.
Norton throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Norton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lothbrock, up you get! #CL#
Lothbrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrock's takedown attempt.
#T3##BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lothbrock tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Lothbrock's ribcage. Lothbrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton thuds his right hand into Lothbrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
Norton leaves Lothbrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position. #T4##BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norton. That's going to slow Lothbrock down.
Norton misses with a double jab.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrock letting Norton take a breather here.
Norton cracks Lothbrock with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Norton pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norton is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Norton trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrock'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##CL#
Lothbrock moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Norton pulls Lothbrock into guard.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Lothbrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrock is one step ahead there.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Norton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##CL2#
Norton has Lothbrock up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton looks to land a body kick but Lothbrock moved away.
Lothbrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Lothbrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Lothbrock moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Lothbrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norton looking to control.
Lothbrock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lothbrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lothbrock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lothbrock postures up in Norton's guard and throws a big left but Norton blocks it. #T3#
Lothbrock preventing the sweep.
Ragnar Lothbrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lothbrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrock postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Lothbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Norton pulls guard effortlessly.
Norton trying to control the position.
Norton can't keep his opponent in guard - Lothbrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Lothbrock wants to control but Norton is keeping him busy.
Lothbrock performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lothbrock is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Norton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lothbrock!
Steve Norton spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'. |
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Event:
KoF-IW - High Contenders
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis swinging wildly here.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Norton dodges the punch combination from Davis.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Norton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Norton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.#CL2#
Norton instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Davis trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton looking for a sweep. Not yet Norton, not yet. #T1##ES2#
Norton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norton dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Norton's head and hops out.#CL2#
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Davis. #CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Norton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Norton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Norton is still trying to improve position.
Norton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Norton controlling from the top position. #T2#
Norton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Norton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Norton gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Norton drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Norton gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Norton.
Davis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Davis. Norton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Norton!
Steve Norton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 13
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Norton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Norton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norton is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Norton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Norton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
#SUB2#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Norton scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
White has his feet on Norton's thighs here. He's pushed Norton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Norton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James White!
A less than humble James White misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Steve Norton was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
Kid Old Young really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 269.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Steve Norton was cancelled. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 2
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton walks into a straight right hand from Aure.
Aure looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aure throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aure is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Norton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aure pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aure told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Norton tries to score a body lock takedown but Aure shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aure being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Aure breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton closes the distance and clinches up with Aure, looking for a takedown. Norton pushes Aure against the cage but Aure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norton avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Norton has managed to clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Norton is pushing Aure 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 drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aure pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norton somewhat.#CL#
Norton gets a clinch.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Norton. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Norton pulls guard.
Aure postures up.
#SUB#
Norton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aure preventing the sweep.
Aure postures up.
Norton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aure is controlling him. #T3#
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aure stuffs the takedown.
Aure stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aure wants it to stay on the feet.
Norton goes for a double leg but Aure avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aure continues to drive forward.
Ivan Aure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown. Aure tries to sprawl out of it but Norton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aure manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aure doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Norton clinches.
Aure is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norton tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Aure prevents the takedown attempt.
Norton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Norton.
Aure is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norton has been working on his balance at Kung Pao , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Aure.#BC#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aure pinned against the cage. Aure gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Norton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Norton just leaning against Aure, taking a breather.
Norton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aure prevents it.
#TD#
Norton pulls guard effortlessly.
Norton wants to sweep here but Aure controlling him for the moment.
Norton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norton tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norton wants to hit a sweep here but Aure passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Norton there!
Aure is breathing heavily.#T1#
Norton controls the position.
Norton tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norton is working hard here to advance position.
Aure trying to control but Norton is having none of it.
Norton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norton is looking to improve his position but Aure isn't that keen on the idea.
Norton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Norton moves into full guard.
#T3#
Norton wants to stand up but Aure is controlling him.
Aure preventing the sweep.
Norton trying to control the position.
Norton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Norton looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aure avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norton passes into half guard.
Norton trying to control the action but Aure is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton dominated that second round.
That's time! Norton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Norton instigates a clinch.
Norton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Norton wants a takedown but no success here.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton is working for takedown but Aure is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is looking for a takedown.
Steve Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aure is one step ahead there. #T1#
Aure must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Norton wants to hit a sweep here but Aure passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Norton there!
Norton tries to hold on but Aure pushes him away.
Norton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aure looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Norton wants to control but Aure is having none of it.
Norton is looking to improve his position but Aure isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Norton tries to hold on but Aure postures up.
Norton regains half guard.
Norton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivan Aure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norton is really struggling to control Aure but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Norton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Norton not doing much here.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aure can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Norton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Norton!
Our winner, Steve Norton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ivan Aure was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serve fails with the takedown
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Serve rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Serve.
A right handed body shot lands from Norton.
Norton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serve.
Norton misses with the head strike.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
Norton lands a body shot.
Serve looks winded!
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serve backwards.
Norton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norton tries a body shot but Serve blocks it.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serve backwards.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Norton.
#BC#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Norton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Serve sprawling to the canvas! Serve rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Norton finish him?!
#ROC#Serve is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Steph Serve has been cut.#CL#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Serve back into the cage.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Serve's ribcage. Serve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Norton lands with a short shot to the head.
Norton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norton misses with a body punch.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Serve backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Norton on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Serve is trying to push Norton away but Norton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Serve is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Norton lands a left hand.
Norton pushes Serve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serve backwards.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Norton.
Norton lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serve seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton drops Serve with a huge uppercut! Serve drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Norton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Norton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josiract throws a solid leg kick but Norton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Josiract.
Norton blocks the body kick.
Josiract tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Josiract misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a leg kick.
Josiract pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Josiract throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paul Josiract seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Josiract throws a sloppy head kick
and Norton counters with a nice right hand that sends Josiract toppling to the canvas! Josiract scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norton finish him?!
It looks like Paul Josiract has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Josiract throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a good low kick that Josiract was not able to check.
Josiract looks winded!
Josiract throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Josiract rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Josiract takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Paul Josiract's cut even more.
Josiract misses with a straight left.
Josiract throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norton lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Josiract.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josiract gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Norton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Norton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Field wants to clinch
and Norton counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Norton clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Field's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton is working Field over against the cage.
Field has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Field's efforts to push away.#BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field tries to clinch but Norton moves away
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Field throws a nice head kick!
Field looks winded!
Norton takes a swing at Field's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Field tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily#CL#
and Norton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Field wants a takedown.
Norton presses Field against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Norton misses with some punches.
Field takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Norton.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norton misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Field has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Field can turn it around.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Field backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Norton.
Norton pushes Field back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norton.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
Norton tries a body shot but Field blocks it.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Norton lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Norton lands a big head kick that sends Field tumbling to the mat! Norton takes a step backwards and waves Field back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Rosie Field has been cut.
Norton drops Field with a naaaaasty hook - Field is in real trouble here! Norton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Norton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The Third tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and The Third ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Third fails with a takedown attempt.
The Third is looking to land body kicks.
The Third with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruh The Third.
The Third misses with a takedown
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Third looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Third tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norton swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Norton.#T1#
The Third tries to clinch
and Norton counters with a thumping low kick.
The Third looks winded!#KD#
Norton sends The Third crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norton is motioning to the referee to let The Third up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
The Third is rocked!#CL#
Norton has managed to clinch.
The Third is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
The Third 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 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Third or not.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Third seems to have recovered his senses.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norton dips a shoulder and cracks The Third with a mighty uppercut! The Third falls back against the cage and Norton unloads with a barrage of strikes! The Third is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Norton screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Norton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Field is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Field misses with a head kick.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Field shoots in for a double leg but Norton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Field tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norton keeps the fight on the outside.
Field shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Field.
Steve Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosie Field.
Field looks winded!
Field tries to clinch up
and Norton counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Field's hands.
Norton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Field keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field unleashes a big counter combination but Norton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Field takes one to the side of the head.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Norton jabs Field right on the nose. Field blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Norton cracks Field with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Norton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Field to stand back up!#ROC#
Field is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rosie Field has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Field walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Norton! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Norton!
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