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Event:
CFC CG 54
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cabrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (0) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera taking a breather here.
Cabrera working away.
Norman is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Norman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Norman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabrera trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T2#
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cabrera won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Norman is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Norman's legs - danger averted.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Norman controlling Cabrera's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera managing to control the position.
Norman is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Norman stands and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Norman controlling the pace.
Cabrera is controlling Norman's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Norman is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Norman not doing much here.
Norman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (4) Cabrera
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera wants to control but Norman postures up.#T8##SUB#
Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Norman trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Norman controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cabrera keeps Norman under control for a moment.#T10#
Cabrera is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Norman taking a breather here.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Norman trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T12#
Norman controlling from side mount.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Cabrera sneaks back into half guard.#T13#
Norman wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera.
Norman postures up.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Norman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman content to stall in guard here.
Norman won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quark stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Quark shows good takedown defense.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quark was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Norman
Quark seems keen to control Norman's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark has his hands on Norman's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quark holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Quark continues to stall.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Quark keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Norman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quark keeps working. #T5#
Quark struggling a bit here.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norman wants to control for a moment but Quark uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Norman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there. #T7#
Quark is working hard here to advance position.
Norman stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (5) Norman#T8#
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Quark is stalling in the full guard.
Quark trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (7) Norman
Quark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (6) vs (7) Norman#SUB#
Norman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quark gets his way!
Norman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Quark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Norman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Norman for a finish. #T10#
Norman prevents Quark from getting a body triangle.
Norman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Norman tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Quark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11#
Norman is keeping busy.
Quark controlling from the back.
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norman for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Norman turns into Quark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (6) vs (9) Norman
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Quark has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quark pulls Norman in close to prevent any damage.
Quark is looking to sweep but instead, Norman has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Quark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Norman is stalling here. Quark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Norman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (10) vs (9) Norman
Quark controls the position. #T14#
Norman can't do much from the bottom here.
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as Quark dominates the positioning.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Barkeep Quark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (4) vs (0) Norman
Norman tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Norman manages to get back to half guard.
Rules wants to pass to mount but Norman is defending the position. #SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (7) vs (0) Norman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norman is trying to improve his position.
Norman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules prevents Norman from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.
Rules tries to pass to full mount but Norman defends it. #SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7##SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Norman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Norman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rules defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Norman keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass. #T8##SUB2#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Norman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rules 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. #SUB2#
Norman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rules 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. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB#
Rules 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. #SUB2#
Norman looking for a guillotine here but Rules defends easily.
#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Norman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rules defends it easily.#SUB#
Rules thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Norman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Norman looking for a guillotine here but Rules defends easily.
#T10#
Rules passes Norman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norman tries to roll over but Rules keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norman is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rules 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.
#SUB#
Rules 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#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rules pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
#SUB#
Norman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rules.
Rules is breathing heavily.#T14#
Rules prevents Norman from improving his position.#SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rules wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Norman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman won't allow Rules to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Norman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Chai clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Norman#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norman defends it well.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Chai prevents Norman from improving his position.#T1#
Norman has his hands clasped together around Chai's back. He's all about the action.
Chai is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now.
Chai is thwarting Norman's attempts to control the position.
Norman is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control. Norman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Norman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norman is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Norman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Norman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Norman wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T3#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Norman
Norman is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Chai working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Norman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chai! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). CC Chai!
An out of breath CC Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Norman shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solo sprawls well. Solo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman fails to land the takedown.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.#TD2#
Norman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Norman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Norman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norman has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Norman managing to control the position. #T2#
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Solo postures up.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.#T4#
Solo pushing down on Norman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Norman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Solo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Solo is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now. #T5#
Norman is trying is best to control the position here.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo controlling the pace.
Norman trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
#T6#
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman won't allow Solo to pass to mount. #T7#
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
Solo is trying to control. Norman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Norman tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T8#
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
Solo is thwarting Norman's attempts to control the position.
Solo controlling the action here. #T9#
Norman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Solo won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norman has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo controlling from the top position. #T11#
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Solo postures up.
#T12#
Norman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Solo postures up.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Norman is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo pushes down on Norman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman moves into full guard.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Norman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Norman wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Mark Norman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Norman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
Norman is trying to control the action in half guard but Yasalmibaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Norman avoids the attempt from Yasalmibaal to control.
Yasalmibaal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Yasalmibaal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norman controlling from the full mount.
Yasalmibaal prevents Norman from taking his back.
Norman tries to control but Yasalmibaal wriggling away. #T3#
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yasalmibaal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norman fails to move to back control.
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman looking to control but Yasalmibaal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman controlling from mount. #T4#
Yasalmibaal wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yasalmibaal prevents Norman from taking his back.
Yasalmibaal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasalmibaal has given up his back. Will we see Norman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Norman (8) vs (0) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Norman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Good control from Norman.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yasalmibaal staying busy and making it hard for Norman to control. #SUB#
Norman looking to break Yasalmibaal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yasalmibaal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Norman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal fending off the submission attempt from Norman. #T6#
Norman controls the action.
Will Norman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
Norman controlling from the back.
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman tries to get the hooks in deep but Yasalmibaal pushed the leg off.
Yasalmibaal wants to control his opponent's hands but Norman gets his hands free. #SUB#
Norman looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Yasalmibaal is really stuck here.
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
Yasalmibaal wants to escape the position.
Norman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Yasalmibaal keeps trying to improve his position.
Norman controlling the position well here. Yasalmibaal rolled but Norman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Norman keeps control of the position as Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Norman gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Yasalmibaal is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Norman is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman looks for a takedown but Melia sprawls well.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Melia attempts a counter takedown but Norman avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melia was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Norman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melia holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T1#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia is trying to keep Norman in close.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norman is working away from the top position though.
Norman moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Norman#T2#
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Norman looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it.
Norman wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Melia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman tries to control but Melia wriggling away.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (8) Norman
Norman avoids the attempt from Melia to control.#T4#
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Norman moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (11) Norman#T6#
Norman trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Norman.
Melia trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Norman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Norman controlling the positon.
Norman not allowing Melia to control his hands.
Melia wants to escape the position.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia can't escape the position.
Norman doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (11) Norman
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself. #T8#
Melia wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (11) Norman
Norman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norman is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Melia just content to control the position.
Norman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Norman is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Norman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norman. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (11) Norman
Melia wants to control the pace but Norman is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norman has worked his arm free - good work by Norman!
Norman regains half guard.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Norman controlling the position for now.
Norman is trying to control but can't.
Melia controlling the action here.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (8) vs (15) Norman
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Melia doesn't escape.
It looks like Norman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Norman trying to control.
Melia is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for the choke but no joy.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Norman keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia breaks Norman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (15) Norman
Melia controlling from the top position.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T13#
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (15) Norman#SUB#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Melia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norman is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Norman prevents Melia from improving position.
Norman is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman struggling a bit here.
Melia tries to move to mount but Norman blocks the move with his legs.
Norman regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia trying to control from half guard but Norman is working away.
Norman gets full guard.
Melia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 15 to 13.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (4) vs (0) Ibrahim
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Norman from advancing position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norman is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling Norman's posture.#T1#
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Norman trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into half guard.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Norman is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (4) vs (2) Ibrahim#T4#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Norman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (6) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (6) vs (4) Ibrahim#SUB#
Norman has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up. #T5#
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Norman is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (6) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Norman is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Norman is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim slows the pace down.
Norman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Norman (6) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Norman is now in Ibrahim's guard. A big mistake from Ibrahim there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (8) vs (9) Ibrahim#T7#
Norman postures up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Norman is fighting to break Ibrahim's control of his arms but Ibrahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is not content to let Norman control the position.
Ibrahim tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.#T8#
Ibrahim sneaks back into half guard.
Norman is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman wants to take a breather but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (11) vs (11) Ibrahim
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now.
Norman gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Norman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norman keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T11#
Norman looking to control.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Norman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (15) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
Norman controlling his opponent. #T12#
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Norman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norman trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim is trying to reverse the position but instead Norman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Norman (18) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norman's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (18) vs (13) Ibrahim
Norman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (13) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (15) Ibrahim#T14#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here.
Norman looking to control.
Ibrahim pushes down on Norman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norman defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cap has managed to clinch.
Norman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cap pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cap moves into range and clinches up with Norman.
Cap stops a takedown attempt from Norman.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cap has Norman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cap pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norman tumbling to the mat - Cap dives into Norman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Norman
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cap is looking to pass into half guard but Norman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Norman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Norman#T1#
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is adopting a defensive guard.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Cap looking to control.
#T2#
Norman won't allow Cap to sweep him here.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cap seems keen to control Norman's posture.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap has Norman pulled in close to control his posture.
Cap is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
Cap controlling the position.
Cap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Norman postures up.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Norman trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap managing to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Cap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cap controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Norman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Norman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cap holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Norman trying to move into half guard but instead Cap has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Norman
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cap has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Norman wants to improve his position but instead Cap has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Cap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Norman is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cap slows the pace down in half guard.
Norman controlling the position for now.
Norman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Cap forces his way into half guard.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Norman defends it.
Cap controlling the action here.#T9#
Norman wants to control but Cap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman trying to control but Cap postures up.
Norman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (4) vs (6) Norman#T10#
Cap trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cap just trying to survive but Norman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cap rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman is not going to allow Cap to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Norman looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Cap right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Cap defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (6) vs (6) Norman
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cap is looking to advance position but Norman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (6) vs (10) Norman
Cap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cap tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Norman controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Cap is trying to escape the mount.
Norman wants to control the pace but Cap is squirming around nicely.
Norman avoids the attempt from Cap to control.
Norman controlling his opponent.
Cap is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Norman fails to advance to Cap's back.
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.
Norman tries to control but Cap wriggling away. #T14#
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cap can't escape the position.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman prevents Cap from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Norman tries to take Cap's back but instead Cap uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 10 to 6.
A very excited looking Mark Norman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Norman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sticks is trying to defend but Norman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Norman#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a kimura but Sticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norman to get the leverage.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norman pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Sticks is pulling down on Norman's head. It's preventing any offense from Norman, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sticks is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #T2#
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Norman is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman passes into side control, despite Sticks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norman trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (8) Norman
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (11) Norman#T4#
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks gets back to half guard.
Sticks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Norman
What can Norman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Norman is trying to defend against the choke here but Sticks has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sticks Tightens the hold and Norman taps out furiously! Sticks displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiddle Sticks!
A relieved looking Fiddle Sticks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Walton scores with a shot to the body.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Norman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walton scores with a jab to the body.
Walton cracks Norman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walton digs a good body shot into Norman's ribs.
Norman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norman takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Norman has been cut.
Walton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton lands a glancing blow to the side of Norman's head.
Walton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Norman is rocked!
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton scores with the left hand. Norman knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
and Walton counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Norman! He's just covering up as Walton starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob Walton!
After the big win, Jim Bob Walton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Allan Jr.
It looked like Allan Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norman.
Allan Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norman to score with a decent uppercut.
Allan Jr defending well as Norman loads up on a big left hand.
As Norman tries to get set, Allan Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Norman manages to avoid the attempt.
Norman scores with a punch to the head.
Allan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norman misses with a hook
and Allan Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Allan Jr slips a jab from Norman.
Allan Jr is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a body punch
and Allan Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norman.
Allan Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Norman misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Norman breaks away and moves out of range.
Allan Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Norman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allan Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allan Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Allan Jr wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman is looking to take Allan Jr's back but instead Allan Jr gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Norman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allan Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Allan Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Norman is looking to advance position but Allan Jr won't allow it.
Norman passes to full mount!
Allan Jr wants to control but Norman is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan Jr regains half guard.
Norman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allan Jr! #T3#
Norman wants to take Allan Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Norman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Norman wants to finish this one by submission but Allan Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norman. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norman trying to control but Allan Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Norman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allan Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Allan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norman misses with a body shot.
Mark Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allan Jr's waist but Allan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norman off to one side.
Allan Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Allan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norman swings widly with a right hand
and Allan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norman thinking.
Norman misses with a hook. Allan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Allan Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Norman breaks away and moves out of range.
Mark Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Norman lands a jab.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
Norman throws a poor cross that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a good low kick that Norman was not able to check.
Norman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norman thinking.
Zack Allan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.
Norman misses with a right hand
and Allan Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Allan Jr counter with a right hand.
Norman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Allan Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Allan Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allan Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Allan Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan Jr lands a knee to the body.
Norman is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allan Jr obliges.
Allan Jr scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Mark Norman has been cut.
Norman is trying to break the clinch but Allan Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norman takes a shot to the head.
Allan Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norman or not.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Zack Allan Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allan Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
#ROC#Norman is rocked!
Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Allan Jr finish him?
Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Allan Jr. #T3#
Allan Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
A short right from Allan Jr on the inside.
Allan Jr gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allan Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Norman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Allan Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Norman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Allan Jr!
Our winner, Zack Allan Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jesse-James Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hopson rushes Norman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Norman lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (0) vs (2) Norman
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopson is retaining full guard.
Norman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hopson seems keen to control Norman's posture.
Hopson 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.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman passes Hopson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Hopson defends it.
Hopson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Norman is working for a submission of some sort.
Norman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hopson! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (0) vs (5) Norman
Hopson is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
Hopson tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norman controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB2#
Norman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hopson is surviving well by controlling Norman's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopson tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hopson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hopson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hopson is trying to get back to full guard.
Norman is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it. #T3#
Norman keeps trying to improve his position.
Norman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopson is controlling Norman's trapped leg to prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
Hopson is looking to improve his position.
Hopson is doing well to control the position and prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
Norman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (0) vs (8) Norman
Hopson wants to control but Norman postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Norman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson regains half guard.
Hopson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hopson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hopson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Norman looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Norman forces his way into half guard.
Hopson wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman wants to free his trapped foot but Hopson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hopson wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Hopson defends it.
Hopson wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Norman prevents Hopson from improving his position.
Hopson is looking to control Norman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopson avoid being mounted?
Hopson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopson is retaining full guard.
Hopson wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Norman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Hopson.
Hopson pulls Norman in close to prevent any damage.
Hopson continues to stall.#T7#
Norman looking to pass the guard.
Norman trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Hopson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopson is retaining full guard.
Norman wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopson is retaining full guard.
Hopson looking to control.
Norman won't allow Hopson to sweep him here. #T8#
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopson is keeping the position for now.
Hopson is controlling Norman's posture.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Hopson managing to control the position.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
Hopson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (8) Norman#SUB2#
Norman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hopson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman is trying to control the position but Hopson postures up.
Norman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (10) Norman
Norman wants to pass the guard but Hopson is keeping the position.#T10#
Hopson is pulling down on Norman's head. It's preventing any offense from Norman, at least for the moment.
Hopson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (4) vs (10) Norman
Hopson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
Hopson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman managing to control the position.
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (4) vs (12) Norman#SUB2#
Norman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hopson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hopson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman moves into full mount! Hopson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (4) vs (15) Norman#T13#
Hopson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Norman wants to take Hopson's back but he can't do it this time.
Norman looking to control but Hopson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hopson is holding on tight.
Norman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopson is looking to escape.
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hopson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Hopson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Norman wants to control the pace but Hopson is squirming around nicely.
Hopson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson prevents Norman from taking his back.
Hopson is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action.
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson has given up his back here. Will Norman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (4) vs (18) Norman
Our spies down at at Rollins Fitness inform us that Norman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
I really don't envy Hopson right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 18 to 4.
Mark Norman is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Mark Norman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Jesse-James Hopson had this to say: 'Ah well, I suppose it has come to this… Such is life.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peter Petersson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petersson wants to counter the offense by Norman and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Norman tries to keep at a distance but Petersson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Petersson jumps guard and drags Norman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norman stands and throws Petersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (3) vs (0) Petersson#T1#
Norman tries to advance to mount but Petersson instead regains half guard.
Petersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Petersson is keeping the position.
Petersson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Norman trying to control but Petersson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersson managing to control the position.
Norman wants to control from the top but Petersson keeps moving.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Norman trying to move into half guard but instead Petersson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (3) vs (2) Petersson
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Norman being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersson is continuing to stall.#T4#
Petersson won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Petersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Petersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Petersson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petersson postures up.
Petersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersson trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Petersson passes Norman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
Petersson controlling the action here.
Norman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Norman gets back to full guard.
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Petersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (5) vs (2) Petersson#T6#
Norman wants to control from the top but Petersson keeps moving.
Petersson keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman wants to control from the top but Petersson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman looking to sit in guard and control but Petersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (5) vs (4) Petersson
Petersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Petersson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersson passes into half guard.
Petersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (9) vs (4) Petersson
Norman wants to control but Petersson manages to buck him off and is now in Norman's guard! Nice work there by Petersson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (9) vs (6) Petersson
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Norman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Norman controlling the position.
Petersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (11) vs (6) Petersson
Petersson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Norman stands and throws Petersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (14) vs (6) Petersson#SUB#
Norman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petersson regains half guard.#T10#
Norman is looking to pass Petersson's guard but actually Petersson recovers to full guard.
Norman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (14) vs (8) Petersson
Petersson wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Petersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard. #T11#
Petersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersson preventing the sweep.
Petersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (14) vs (11) Petersson
Norman is not content to let Petersson control the position.
Norman is looking for a sweep.
Petersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersson dominates the positioning.#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersson.
Norman tries to improve position but can't.
Norman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Norman is trying to maintain the position but Petersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Norman moves into full guard.
Norman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Petersson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Norman is pressing down on Petersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Petersson passes into half guard.
Petersson trying to control from half guard but Norman is working away.
Petersson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersson prevents Norman from improving his position.
Norman gets full guard.
Petersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersson controlling from the top position.
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
Mark Norman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kelly Van Soest!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Van Soest darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (0) vs (2) Van Soest
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Soest working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Soest trying to mount his opponent but Norman defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
Van Soest stalling. #T1#
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Norman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Soest wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
Norman is trying to control the position but Van Soest postures up.
Van Soest tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Van Soest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Van Soest won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Norman is trying to keep Van Soest in close.
Van Soest preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Norman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Soest defends well.
Van Soest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Soest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (2) Van Soest
Van Soest is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (2) Van Soest
Norman wants to control for a moment but Van Soest uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Van Soest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Van Soest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (5) vs (4) Van Soest
Norman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Van Soest stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.
Norman looking to control.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Soest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Van Soest is proving a slippery customer.
Van Soest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (7) vs (4) Van Soest
Van Soest is in trouble now - Norman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (10) vs (4) Van Soest#T6#
Van Soest prevents Norman from taking his back.
Norman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Soest wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.#T7#
Norman tries to control but Van Soest wriggling away. #SUB#
Norman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Soest has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Norman tries to control but Van Soest wriggling away. #T8##SUB#
Norman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Van Soest has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Van Soest! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (10) vs (6) Van Soest
Norman wants to sweep here but Van Soest controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Norman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman wants to improve his position but instead Van Soest has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Norman gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (12) vs (6) Van Soest
Norman postures up.
Van Soest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
Van Soest is trying to keep Norman in close.
Norman looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Norman pushing down on Van Soest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norman is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Soest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (15) vs (6) Van Soest
Van Soest stops Norman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Norman working for a guillotine from mount but Van Soest is in no mood to give up. #T11#
Van Soest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Soest is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Norman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Soest is now in Norman's guard. A big mistake from Norman there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (15) vs (8) Van Soest
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Norman 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.#T12#
Norman is working hard here to advance position.
Norman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Soest is one step ahead there.
Norman has Van Soest pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Norman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Norman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Van Soest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Norman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Soest preventing the sweep.
Van Soest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Soest prevents Norman from improving his position.
Van Soest is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Breno Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Norman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Norman drives through and clinches with Belmiro against the cage.
#TD#
Belmiro jumps guard and drags Norman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Belmiro trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Belmiro is trying to hold Norman in close to prevent damage but Norman has managed to pass into half guard.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (3) Norman
Norman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Norman is looking to work his way around to Belmiro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Norman trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Norman moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (0) vs (6) Norman
Norman trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Norman gets his way!
Norman is hanging on to Belmiro's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Norman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a choke. Belmiro gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Belmiro manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Norman#T3#
Belmiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (2) vs (10) Norman
Norman is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Norman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Norman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (10) Norman
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Norman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Norman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (12) Norman
Norman postures up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Norman won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Belmiro looking to control.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norman is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman wants to take a breather but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
Norman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Norman#T6#
Belmiro is not content to let Norman control the position. #SUB2#
Norman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belmiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belmiro prevents Norman from improving position.
Norman takes a little break here. Belmiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Norman tries to move to mount but Belmiro blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Norman tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro wants to control but Norman postures up.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Norman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belmiro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Belmiro stops Norman from passing to mount.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Norman is trying to get an arm triangle but Belmiro is defending well.
Norman just content to control the position. #T9#
Belmiro prevents Norman from improving position. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norman's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Norman! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Belmiro has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Norman!
A relieved looking Mark Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Norman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Allan Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allan Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Norman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Allan Jr manages to get to full guard.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman looking to sit in guard and control but Allan Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Norman pulls Allan Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Allan Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norman is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Norman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Norman swings around for an armbar but Allan Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Norman's guard.
Norman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allan Jr is looking to stand up but Norman won't let him.
Norman controls Allan Jr momentarily but Allan Jr frees himself.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Norman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allan Jr passes into half guard.
Norman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allan Jr is working away from the top position though.
Norman pushes Allan Jr off looking to stand but Allan Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Norman gets back to full guard.
Allan Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Norman trying to control the position.
Allan Jr passes into half guard. #T3#
Allan Jr wants to pass to mount but Norman is defending the position.
Norman moves into full guard.
Norman trying to control the position.
Norman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allan Jr's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Allan Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Norman advances to half guard.
Allan Jr won't allow Norman to pass to mount.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zack Allan Jr will probably get the nod.
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#
Norman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norman shoots in and drives through. Allan Jr sprawls well.
Norman looks for a takedown but Allan Jr sprawls well.#TD#
Norman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Norman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Allan Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allan Jr keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is really struggling to control Allan Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Allan Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Norman takes a little break here. Allan Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Allan Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
Norman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Allan Jr!
Norman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Allan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Norman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Allan Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allan Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Allan Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Norman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allan Jr defends it well.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Allan Jr is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Norman has control of Allan Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Allan Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Allan Jr has given up his back here. Will Norman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Norman is looking for the choke from the back position but Allan Jr is controlling his hands well.
Norman has the hooks in. Allan Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Norman goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Allan Jr escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Mark Norman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norman is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allan Jr wants to stand up but Norman is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allan Jr pulls his head out easily.
Allan Jr trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman gets back to full guard.
Allan Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Norman will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Norman.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norman looks for a takedown but Allan Jr sprawls well.
Norman with a poor takedown
and Allan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman throws a hook to the side of Allan Jr's head but Allan Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Norman gets tackled into the cage by Allan Jr. Allan Jr maintains the clinch.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allan Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allan Jr crunches a lovely knee into Norman's ribcage.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr pushes Norman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Allan Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Allan Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Norman wants a takedown but no success here.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Norman has been cut.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Allan Jr on the inside.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the body.
Allan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Allan Jr digs a right hand into Norman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norman's gas tank. #T2#
Allan Jr lands a shot to the body.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr is working Norman over against the cage.
Allan Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allan Jr obliges.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Allan Jr.
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
Allan Jr lands a shot to the body.
Allan Jr is working Norman over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Norman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norman looking for a takedown.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Allan Jr.
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Norman is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Allan Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.#T4#
Allan Jr pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allan Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
A short body shot lands from Allan Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norman seems to have got his legs back now.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Allan Jr. #TD#
Norman has hold of one of Allan Jr's legs. Allan Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Norman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Allan Jr 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.#SUB2#
Allan Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Allan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allan Jr 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CFC 556
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hale gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norman stands and throws Hale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hale's legs.
You can see the frustration on Hale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hale is not content to let Norman control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Norman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Norman tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well. #SUB#
Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hale's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman trying to control the position but Hale is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Norman tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well.
Norman trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Norman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hale gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Norman wants to control the pace but Hale is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Norman wants to take Hale's back but he can't do it this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Norman has the hooks in. Hale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Norman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hale knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hale for a finish.
Hale trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Norman controls the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Hale defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Norman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hale is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hale scores with a nice right hand.
Norman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Norman clinches up with Hale and pushes him back against the cage.
Norman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hale gets tackled into the cage by Norman. Norman maintains the clinch.
Hale missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hale.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman digs a right hand underneath Hale's ribcage. Hale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hale cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman tries to pull guard but Hale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norman.#T1#
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norman wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norman is trying to drag Hale to the mat but Hale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hale lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norman or not.
Norman is looking for a takedown.
Norman is trying to pull guard but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hale.
A nice left hand lands by Hale.
George Hale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Hale.
Norman is looking for a takedown.
Hale lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman throws a head punch that misses.
Hale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hale lands an uppercut.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hale.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land. #T3#
Norman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hale throws an elbow but misses.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman misses with the head strike.
Hale lands a body shot.
Norman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Norman misses with the head strike.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norman's brow.
Hale digs a right hand into Norman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norman's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Hale.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is working Norman over against the cage.
Norman tries to work over Hale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Hale.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. #ROC2#Norman is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale misses with an elbow strike.
Hale lands with a left to the head.
Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hale creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Norman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Norman drops to his knees and Hale pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Belyaev fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Norman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norman trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. #REVR#
Belyaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belyaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Norman has his foot on Belyaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyaev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Belyaev throws a sloppy strike and Norman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Belyaev is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Norman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman is the new featherweight champion!
Mark Norman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Norman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gordy working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Norman wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norman trying to control from half guard but Gordy is working away.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norman moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gordy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gordy tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Norman wants to finish this one by submission but Gordy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norman.
Gordy is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gordy has given up his back here. Will Norman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Norman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordy for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Norman is persistently looking for the submission but Gordy is defending it well.
Norman controlling from the back.
Norman has the hooks in. Gordy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Norman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gordy is in bad spot here.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gordy doesn't escape.
Norman is not going to allow Gordy to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Gordy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Norman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Norman not allowing Gordy to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Norman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gordy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round.
That's time! Norman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gordy is looking to clinch but Norman is avoiding it.
#TD#
Gordy gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gordy has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is pushing down on Gordy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordy is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Norman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gordy actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Gordy trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Norman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norman. #SUB#
Norman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordy defends it well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gordy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman passes Gordy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordy is trying to maintain the position but Norman is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordy is in trouble now - Norman has advanced to mount! #T3#
Gordy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordy.
Norman trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman postures up.
Gordy can't keep his opponent in guard - Norman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordy is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordy is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman wants to free his trapped foot but Gordy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gordy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Norman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordy is just riding it out for now. Norman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Gordy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Gordy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norman advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.#SUB#
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Gordy is defending against the submission attempts here by Norman.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gordy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norman trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norman defends well.#T3#
Norman advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gordy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Norman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordy sees it coming and defends easily.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mark Norman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norman moves nicely into side control.
Gordy is not content to let Norman control the position.
Norman works to advance to full mount. Gordy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Norman working for a guillotine from mount but Gordy is in no mood to give up.
Gordy tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordy keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Norman working for a submission but Gordy is keeping him at bay.
Terrence Gordy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Norman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Norman!
A relieved looking Mark Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 536
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norman's head.
A punch lands to the side of Norman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Norman gets tackled into the cage by Hale. Hale maintains the clinch.
Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norman is working for takedown but Hale is calmly controlling the position for now.
George Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.
Hale gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale lands with a short shot to the head.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Norman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale lands with a right to the head.
Hale has a couple of punches blocked by Norman.
Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hale.
Norman fails to pull guard.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Norman trying to control the position but instead, Hale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norman into the cage.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Hale lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Hale gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
Hale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Norman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman has Hale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale. #ROC#Norman is rocked!
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hale finish him?
Hale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
Hale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hale working aggressively here.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hale controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land. #T3#
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
A short uppercut from Hale.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman.
Hale throws a big uppercut that drops Norman! More strikes from Hale and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Norman lies dazed against the cage as Hale celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Slappin slaps away a takedown attempt from Norman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slappin feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Slappin forces Norman back against the cage and clinches.
Norman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slappin.
Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Slappin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman jumps guard but Slappin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slappin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norman's defenses.
Slappin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slappin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slappin obliges.#TD#
Norman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slappin can't fight it off and eventually Norman manages to take the fight to the floor. Slappin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Norman drops back looking for a leg! Slappin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slappin manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Slappin's guard.
Norman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slappin keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Slappin is looking to stand up but Norman isn't so interested in that idea.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slappin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Norman trying to control the action but Slappin is working from the bottom.
Norman working away.
Slappin is trying to improve his position.
Norman taking a breather here. #SUB#
Norman has hold of Slappin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Slappin seems comfortable defending it but Norman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Slappin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Slappin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Norman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Norman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Norman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Norman controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Duval is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it.
Norman works to advance to full mount. Duval defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Duval has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Duval is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Norman is not going to allow Duval to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Duval tries to escape the position.
Duval trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in.
Duval's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Norman keeps control of the position as Duval tries to break free.
I would not like to be Duval right now.
Duval trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Norman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Norman working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Norman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duval turns into Norman and is now in his guard.
Duval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman pulls Duval in close to prevent any damage.
Duval trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Norman is pulling down on Duval's head. It's preventing any offense from Duval, at least for the moment.
Norman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duval manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Norman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Duval looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman stays in close to Duval's body and controls the position.
Duval working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Norman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duval is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duval has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Norman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duval wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norman is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duval avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Norman dominated that round.
That's time! Duval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Duval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Norman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duval napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duval tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Duval is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Duval trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Norman is cranking Duval's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Duval! He's tightened the choke and Duval is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Norman!
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Allan Jr has Norman up against the cage in a clinch.
Norman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allan Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Norman has been cut.
Allan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
Allan Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allan Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Norman won't want to take too many of those.
Allan Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Norman won't want to take too many of those.
Allan Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Norman won't want to take too many of those.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Norman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Allan Jr stops a takedown attempt from Norman.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
#ROC2#Norman is rocked!
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allan Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Allan Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
Allan Jr landing knees to the body.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allan Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norman's face.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
Norman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allan Jr working Norman over with knees to the body.
Norman avoiding damage as Allan Jr throws knees to the body.
Norman is trying to pull guard but Allan Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Norman is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norman is defending well for now.
Norman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norman avoids it.
Norman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norman seems to have got his legs back now.
Norman is looking to break free of the clinch but Allan Jr has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norman avoids it.
Allan Jr missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Norman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Allan Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Norman shoots in and bounces Allan Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Norman drops back looking for a leg! Allan Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allan Jr manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Allan Jr's guard.
Allan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allan Jr wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman postures up.
Norman looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Allan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norman controlling from the top position.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet. #SUB#
Norman 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.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet.
Norman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norman keeps the fight on the outside.
Allan Jr leaves Norman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allan Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Norman pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Allan Jr, which made it look bad.
Allan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Norman steps away.
Allan Jr tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allan Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Allan Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norman is looking to clinch.
Zack Allan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
That kick from Allan Jr tenderised Norman's leg. Norman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allan Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Norman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allan Jr. Allan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Allan Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Allan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Norman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Norman postures up.
Norman wants to control from the top but Allan Jr keeps moving.
Allan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Norman preventing the sweep.
Norman stays in close to Allan Jr's body and controls the position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
Norman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allan Jr wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Allan Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
Norman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allan Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Norman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Allan Jr tenderised Norman's leg. Norman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allan Jr with the inside leg kick.
Norman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allan Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Allan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Allan Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Allan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Norman steps away.#TD#
Allan Jr gets caught napping as Norman dives in and scores a takedown. Allan Jr manages to retain guard.
Allan Jr is pulling down on Norman's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.
Mark Norman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Allan Jr is trying to keep Norman in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet.
Allan Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman stays in close to Allan Jr's body and controls the position.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet. #SUB#
Norman 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.
Allan Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zack Allan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allan Jr is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allan Jr enables Norman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allan Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Allan Jr controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself. #SUB#
Norman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Norman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Allan Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Norman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, White Gorilla, into his post fight interview. |
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