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Event:
TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1# Norseson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Key misses the shot to the body. Key staying out of range there. Nice body punch from Key. Norseson lands a lovely overhand right. Norseson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Key tries to counter it with a takedown but Norseson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Key takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Norseson throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it. Key feints the counter takedown. Key with a poor takedown and Norseson counters with a right hand to the body. Norseson throws a jab but it's blocked by Key. Key with the counter takedown but Norseson avoids it easily. Norseson connects with a body shot that sends Key's belly button to the back. Norseson throws a body punch but Key moves out of range. Norseson lands with a nice body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Norseson ducks under a wild hook from Key.#T1# No joy there for Norseson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norseson misses with a body shot.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norseson.
It looked like Norseson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A combination from Norseson does no damage. Key blocks a jab. Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Norseson misses the target. Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Key doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Norseson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Norseson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2# Key closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norseson quickly recovers to half guard. Key working over Norseson with some ground and pound. Norseson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Key is pressing down on Norseson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norseson is holding on for now. Norseson is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Key is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norseson defends it well. Key content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Key not landing any meaningful shots this time. Key throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Norseson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Key seems content to control.#T3# Key working over Norseson with some ground and pound. Norseson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Norseson trying to control but Key postures up.
Norseson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Key scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Key is taking a breather. Norseson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Key thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norseson's head. Key works his way into side control. Key misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Norseson taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4# Key gets to mount! Norseson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Norseson is squirming around, avoiding Key's attempts to control the action. Norseson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norseson tries to get out of the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2# Key jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Norseson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2# Key tries for a kimura but Norseson is defending well. Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T5##SUB2# Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norseson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Key wants to control but Norseson is keeping him busy. Norseson tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key working away.#T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Key trying to control the position but Norseson is working away. Norseson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Key wants to control but Norseson is keeping him busy. Key lands a few punches from side control. Norseson is trying to improve his position. Key scores with a couple of short elbows. Norseson tries to bench press Key off him but Key keeps the position. Key misses with the ground and pound.#T7##SUB2# Key is trying to get an arm triangle but Norseson is defending well. Norseson can't do much from the bottom here. Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Key on the ground. Norseson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norseson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Key prevents Norseson from escaping the position.#SUB2# Key has hold of Norseson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Norseson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Key cranks the arm and Norseson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Norseson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaro Key! After winning the bout, Jaro Key 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:
TOF 74
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Gibson.#TD2# Gibson shoots in and bounces Norseson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. 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. Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Norseson has wrist control. Norseson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gibson looking to pass the guard. Gibson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Norseson wants to improve his position but instead Gibson has moved into half guard.
#T1# Gibson slips a nice elbow through Norseson's hands, connecting with Norseson's forehead. Norseson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gibson wants to take a breather but Norseson is having none of it. Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibson on the ground. Norseson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Norseson is rocked! Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Norseson is trying to control but can't.
Oh Norseson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Norseson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Norseson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson throwing shots but Norseson is blocking nicely. Norseson seems to have got his legs back now. Norseson is looking to improve his position.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# Gibson is nestled in close to Norseson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gibson drops an elbow to the side of Norseson's head. Gibson lands with a punch from half guard. Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though. Norseson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gibson wants to control but Norseson is keeping him busy. Norseson controlling the position for now. Norseson wants to get back to full guard. Gibson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3# Nice strikes from Gibson there. Gibson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Norseson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots. Gibson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Gibson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gibson lands strikes from half guard.#T4# Gibson wants to free his trapped foot but Norseson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Norseson is staying active underneath Gibson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gibson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though. #SUB2# Gibson is trying to work for a kimura but Norseson is defending well.
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norseson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gibson working over Norseson with some ground and pound. Norseson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T5# Norseson tries to get to full guard but Gibson has control of the leg. Gibson is trying to control the action in half guard but Norseson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gibson wants to pass the guard but Norseson is defending well. Norseson is trying to stand.
Norseson wants to get back to full guard. Gibson working the head and body with strikes. Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Gibson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norseson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gibson. Norseson wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6# Nice strikes from Gibson there. Gibson with the ground and pound but Norseson uses the opportunity to regain guard. Gibson being controlled here momentarily. Gibson trying to control but Norseson is working from the bottom. Gibson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7# Norseson keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully. Gibson looking to pass the guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Norseson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Norseson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Gibson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Norseson counter with a right hand. Norseson misses the jab. Gibson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Norseson swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
#T8# Gibson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2# Gibson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norseson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Norseson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norseson tries to get out of the position. Norseson looking for a sweep. Not yet Norseson, not yet. Gibson advances position into side control! Norseson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Gibson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norseson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gibson but great work by Norseson. This has been an exciting period of action! Gibson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Norseson is trying to control. Gibson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Norseson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Norseson is controlling the pace.
Norseson is thwarting Gibson's attempts to control the position.#T9# Gibson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Gibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gibson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Gibson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norseson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Gibson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norseson pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Norseson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Norseson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Gibson misses with a right hand and Norseson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2# Norseson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Norseson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Norseson being controlled against the cage. Norseson blocks a body shot from Gibson. #T1##BC2# Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Norseson misses the shot to the body. Norseson digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
Norseson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range. Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norseson sprawls well. Norseson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet. Norseson misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Gibson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gibson tries to clinch but Norseson moves out of range. Norseson slips under a jab from Gibson. Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2# Gibson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2# Norseson looking for a sweep. Not yet Norseson, not yet. Norseson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Norseson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Norseson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Norseson wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gibson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Norseson blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Gibson throws a lazy uppercut
and Norseson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gibson takes a swing at Norseson's ribcage but misses. Norseson moves away from the strike by Gibson. Norseson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson moves away from the strike by Norseson. Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away.#CL2# Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norseson, pushing him back against the cage. Gibson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Gibson manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Gibson dives in and grabs Norseson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norseson pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out. Hands Norseson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson. Gibson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gibson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norseson's waist but Norseson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gibson off to one side. Gibson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norseson counters with a stiff right hand. Gibson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norseson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norseson throws a looping overhand right but Gibson ducks down to avoid it. Norseson lands with an overhand left. Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Norseson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. An attempted straight right counter from Norseson misses the target. Gibson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norseson throws a shot from downtown. Gibson moves away and avoids it.#T5# Gibson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Norseson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson. Norseson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Norseson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Gibson counters with a takedown into side control. Norseson throws Gibson to one side and escapes! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gibson slips under a jab. Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norseson throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibson! But no joy. Norseson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibson. Gibson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gibson throws the left hand but Norseson avoids the punch easily. A jab from Gibson misses. Norseson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gibson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Norseson counters with a nice uppercut. #T6# Norseson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norseson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Norseson cracks Gibson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away. Norseson connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back. Norseson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Norseson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gibson's head. Norseson avoids the body shot from Gibson.
#TD2# Gibson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gibson is keen to just control but Norseson is a slippery customer.#T7# Norseson tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibson connects with a nice short shot to Norseson's temple. Gibson winds up and cracks Norseson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Norseson is pressing down on Gibson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES# Norseson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Gibson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norseson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Norseson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gibson working the ground and pound.#T8# Gibson working the head with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norseson to see if he's OK. Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Gibson working the ground and pound but Norseson is defending the strikes. #SUB2# Norseson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Gibson seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Norseson is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Brody Gibson! |
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Event:
TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1# Norseson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Norseson throws a hook but Gracie blocks it. Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Norseson scores with a nice right hand.
Norseson throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Norseson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Norseson against the cage but Norseson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Norseson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Norseson misses the shot to the body. Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norseson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Norseson misses with a straight right. Gracie throws a body kick that misses. Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Norseson had a free shot at his head there. Norseson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Norseson scores with a jab to the head.
Norseson throws a body shot but no joy. And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Norseson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norseson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet. Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Norseson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease. Norseson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Norseson sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Norseson avoids it this time. Norseson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Norseson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norseson misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Norseson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. Norseson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. Ground and pound from Gracie. Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground. Norseson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Norseson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralfe Gracie! A victorious Ralfe Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Norseson's guard. Norseson is looking to stand back up but Jimenez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Norseson. #REVR# Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though. Jimenez works his way into side control. Jimenez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The ground and pound from Jimenez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Jimenez controls the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimenez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground. Norseson being controlled for a moment. #SUB2# Jimenez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Jimenez taking a breather here. Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. You can see the frustration on Norseson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jimenez is staying tight to Norseson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Sloppy strikes there by Jimenez.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. You can see the frustration on Norseson's face as Jimenez controls the position. Norseson is trying to control Jimenez's posture but Jimenez avoids it. Jimenez slows the pace down. #SUB2# Jimenez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norseson has escaped the position, nice work there. Norseson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jimenez.
#T3# Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Norseson dodges the ground and pound from Jimenez. Norseson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jimenez is controlling him well. Jimenez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Norseson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norseson has managed to free his arm - good work. Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Jimenez there. #T4##SUB2# Jimenez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norseson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jimenez has cracked it and Norseson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvador Jimenez! After winning the bout, Salvador Jimenez 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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TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1# Norseson connects with a jab. Norseson cracks Berluscrawny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Norseson misses with a wild body shot. Norseson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berluscrawny throws a chopping leg kick but Norseson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Norseson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norseson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Norseson scores with a punch to the head. Norseson swings for the body but Berluscrawny moves out of range.
Berluscrawny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norseson manages to avoid it. Norseson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norseson moves out of range of the body kick from Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny throws a series of punches but Norseson moves out of range. Berluscrawny misses with a double jab
and Norseson counters with a nice uppercut. Berluscrawny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Berluscrawny swings widly with a right hand
and Norseson counters with a left to the body. Norseson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1# Berluscrawny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norseson. Norseson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Norseson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Berluscrawny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Norseson tests Berluscrawny's chin there with a solid looking shot. Berluscrawny takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Berluscrawny is rocked! Berluscrawny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Norseson. Norseson throws out a loose jab but Berluscrawny uses good head movement to avoid it. Norseson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berluscrawny. Berluscrawny circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Berluscrawny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Norseson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Norseson thuds a left hand into Berluscrawny's body. Berluscrawny misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norseson! But no joy.#T2# Berluscrawny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norseson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Norseson takes a swing at Berluscrawny's ribcage but misses. A cross from Norseson lands. Berluscrawny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Oh Berluscrawny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A telegraphed right hand from Norseson misses the target. Berluscrawny misses with a wild body shot. Berluscrawny seems to have got his legs back now. We've been told by Berluscrawny's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Berluscrawny misses with a right hand and Norseson counters with a nice uppercut. Berluscrawny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jab by Norseson. Norseson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berluscrawny moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A counter left hand to the body from Berluscrawny misses its target. Berluscrawny takes a swing at Norseson's ribcage but misses. #T3# Berluscrawny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berluscrawny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norseson was well out of range. Poor timing from Berluscrawny. Berluscrawny walks into a jab. Norseson clobbers Berluscrawny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Berluscrawny throws a lazy head kick and Norseson counters with a nice uppercut. Norseson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Berluscrawny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Norseson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Norseson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Berluscrawny had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Berluscrawny throws a hook but Norseson blocks it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norseson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norseson misses with an uppercut. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berluscrawny moves away. Berluscrawny throws a sloppy head kick and Norseson moves out of range easily. Berluscrawny is looking to wear down Norseson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4# Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berluscrawny has time to react. Berluscrawny throws a push kick but Norseson slaps the foot to one side. Norseson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Berluscrawny looks to land a left hand but Norseson moved out of range nicely. Berluscrawny slips a jab from Norseson. It looked like Berluscrawny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Berluscrawny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norseson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berluscrawny with a body shot. Berluscrawny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Norseson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Norseson. Berluscrawny connects with an inside leg kick. Berluscrawny throws a good cross that connects.
Norseson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Berluscrawny with a body punch. A glancing blow. Norseson cracks Berluscrawny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Norseson blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T5# A solid leg kick lands there for Berluscrawny.
Good work by Norseson as he checks the leg kick. Norseson lands with a shot to the body. Norseson scores with a hook to the body. Berluscrawny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Berluscrawny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norseson counters with a stiff right hand. Norseson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norseson throws a body punch but Berluscrawny moves out of range. Berluscrawny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Berluscrawny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Norseson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norseson avoids the body shot from Berluscrawny.
Norseson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T6# Norseson works the jab nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berluscrawny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Berluscrawny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Berluscrawny misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norseson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Norseson throws a jab but it's blocked by Berluscrawny. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berluscrawny moves away. Berluscrawny misses with a wild body shot. Norseson is looking for the big counter here. Norseson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Berluscrawny. Those never looked like landing. Berluscrawny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norseson finds it's way round the side to connect with Berluscrawny's head. Berluscrawny defending well as Norseson loads up on a big left hand. Berluscrawny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A lazy left from Norseson finds it's target. Berluscrawny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T7# Berluscrawny avoids the body shot from Norseson.
Berluscrawny sizes up Norseson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Norseson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Berluscrawny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Norseson lands a nice shot that snaps Berluscrawny's head back.
Berluscrawny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norseson.
Norseson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Berluscrawny lands a nice shot to the body.
Berluscrawny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Berluscrawny takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice defenses there by Berluscrawny. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norseson loads up on a big right hand but Berluscrawny slips the punch. Norseson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berluscrawny manages to avoid it.#T8# Norseson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Berluscrawny misses the shot to the body. Norseson connects with the punch. Norseson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Norseson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Norseson misses with a looping right. Berluscrawny tries a head kick but it misses.
Norseson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Norseson misses with a hook. Berluscrawny ducked under it nicely. Norseson throws an overhand right that lands on Berluscrawny's shoulder, as Berluscrawny tries to avoid the shot. Berluscrawny throwing a counter right hand but Norseson manages to avoid it. Norseson checks a low kick from Berluscrawny. Berluscrawny scores with a leg kick.
Norseson blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norseson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T9# Berluscrawny misses with a hook. Norseson ducked under it nicely. Norseson scores with a nice strike. Nice shot lands for Norseson. Berluscrawny throws a right hand that misses
and Norseson counters with a nice body shot. Norseson blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
Norseson moves out of range as Berluscrawny throws a body kick.
Berluscrawny misses with a body shot.
Berluscrawny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berluscrawny there as he acknowledges the shot. Norseson moves into range and connects with a jab. A head kick misses from Berluscrawny. A looping hook to the body misses from Norseson. Berluscrawny does a little dance to reset his feet. Norseson avoids the head kick by Berluscrawny.
Berluscrawny misses with a wild body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hands Norseson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# A head kick by Berluscrawny misses and Norseson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Norseson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berluscrawny manages to avoid it. A head kick by Berluscrawny misses and Norseson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Berluscrawny avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Norseson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circle momentarily. Norseson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Norseson lands a nice hook to Berluscrawny's body. Berluscrawny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Norseson misses with a hook. Norseson blocks a head kick by Berluscrawny.
A jab lands there for Norseson. Norseson connects with a body shot that sends Berluscrawny's belly button to the back. Norseson lands with a right and another and another! Berluscrawny is in big trouble! Norseson lands again and this time it's lights out for Berluscrawny! A quality knockout there for Norseson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hands Norseson! |
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Event:
TOF 42
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1# Norseson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leaf.
Leaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Norseson cracks Leaf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Norseson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Norseson misses with a wild body shot. Norseson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Leaf misses with a hook. Norseson ducked under it nicely. Norseson scores with a shot to the body.
Norseson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A swing and a miss from Leaf. Leaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norseson throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norseson lands with a hook. Leaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Leaf slips under a jab from Norseson. Leaf is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Norseson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Leaf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norseson misses with a looping left.#T1# Leaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A big left from Leaf misses. Hands Norseson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leaf throws a body shot but no joy. Leaf misses with a looping left. It seemed like Norseson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Norseson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leaf momentarily.
#TD# Leaf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. A lull in the action here as Leaf stalls from top position. Leaf wants to control but Norseson is keeping him busy. Norseson taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2# You can see the frustration on Norseson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Norseson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Leaf lands some shots froms side control. Leaf controls the position from side control. Leaf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Leaf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norseson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norseson looking for a sweep but Leaf has passed into full mount! Oh no! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leaf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# BOOM! Leaf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Norseson is bucking up trying to escape but Leaf cracks him with another couple of good strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norseson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Leaf moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norseson has worked his arm free - good work by Norseson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Leaf has an Americana. Norseson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Leaf is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Leaf hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Leaf! An out of breath Jay Leaf 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:
TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1# Norseson lands a nice shot that snaps Vonsky's head back.
Nice jab there from Norseson. Vonsky ducks right into an uppercut from Norseson. Vonsky throws a nice looking combination but Norseson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vonsky throws a hook but Norseson blocks it. Norseson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Norseson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonsky throws out the jab. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Vonsky throws a body shot but no joy. Vonsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vonsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vonsky misses with an uppercut
enabling Norseson to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Vonsky misses its intended target. Norseson moves out of range of the strikes. Norseson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Vonsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Norseson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vonsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away. Nice cross by Norseson. Vonsky throws an off balance right hand
enabling Norseson to counter with a crisp jab. Vonsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vonsky swings and misses with a shot to the body and Norseson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Vonsky is rocked! Vonsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Norseson is just out of range. Norseson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Oh Vonsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Vonsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Norseson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Norseson cracks Vonsky on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vonsky falls backwards against the cage. Norseson follows up with more strikes that drop Vonsky to his knees. Norseson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vonsky! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hands Norseson! |
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Event:
TOF 28
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1# Myung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norseson defends well and Myung ends up having to push Norseson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Norseson fails to land. Norseson prevents the takedown attempt.
Norseson throws a punch but it's blocked by Myung. Myung prevents a body shot from Norseson. Norseson is trying to break the clinch but Myung has him pressed against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Norseson.
Myung tries to score a body lock takedown but Norseson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Myung. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Myung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myung. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Myung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Myung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Norseson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myung is controlling him. Myung connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Myung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Norseson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Myung is trying to stand.
Norseson wants to control but Myung is keeping him busy. Norseson stops Myung from getting back to his feet.
Myung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Norseson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myung keeps working. Myung looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2# Myung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Myung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Norseson wriggles free and stands up. Norseson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Myung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD# Myung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Norseson can't fight it off and eventually Myung manages to take the fight to the floor. Norseson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Myung trying to control but Norseson is working from the bottom. #T3# Myung throws a big elbow that misses. Norseson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Norseson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Myung controls the pace. Myung throwing strikes but missing. Norseson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Myung is in close to Norseson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Norseson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Myung throwing strikes but missing. Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Myung drops back looking for a leg! Norseson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norseson manages to kick Myung off! Myung jumps back into Norseson's guard. Myung passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Myung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Norseson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Myung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Myung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Norseson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Myung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5# Myung working over Norseson with some ground and pound. Norseson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Norseson trying to control but Myung postures up.
#SUB# Myung is trying to work for a kimura but Norseson is defending well.
Myung is looking to take a break and control but Norseson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Myung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Norseson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myung. #T6# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Myung looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Myung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Myung connects with a nice short shot to Norseson's temple. Myung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norseson's head. Myung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Myung winds up and cracks Norseson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Norseson trying to control here.
Myung throwing shots but Norseson is blocking nicely. Norseson has hold of Myung's hands but Myung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Norseson is rocked! Myung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norseson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Norseson is still in real trouble! Can Myung finish him?#T7# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Myung lands a nice short elbow. Norseson trying to control but Myung postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norseson can do anything to dispel that myth. Myung winds up and cracks Norseson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Norseson is pressing down on Myung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Myung lands a couple of elbows. Myung lands a couple of elbows. Norseson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Myung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Myung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Myung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Myung working some strikes from top position. Norseson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Myung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norseson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Norseson can't keep his opponent in guard - Myung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8# Norseson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myung scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Myung seems to be looking for submissions.
Myung working Norseson over with strikes. Norseson taking some punishment here, with Myung in his half guard. Norseson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Norseson is defending against the submission attempts here by Myung.
Myung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Norseson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myung is working away from the top position though. Myung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9# Myung wants to free his trapped foot but Norseson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Myung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norseson sees it coming and defends easily. Norseson wants to control but Myung is keeping busy and won't allow it. Myung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Norseson tries to kick Myung off but Myung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Myung looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Norseson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myung is working away from the top position though. Myung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norseson defending well though. Myung wants to stand up but Norseson has a hold of him and won't allow it. Myung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Myung dominated that round. That's time! Myung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Myung gets a double leg takedown into Norseson's guard. Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Norseson seems keen to control Myung's posture. Norseson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Myung throwing strikes but missing. Myung wants to control from the top but Norseson keeps moving. Norseson 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. Myung advances position into side control! Myung cracks Norseson with a big right hand but Norseson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1# You can see the frustration on Norseson's face as Myung controls the position. Norseson wants to control but Myung postures up. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# Myung tries for a kimura but Norseson is defending well. Norseson is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Myung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Norseson seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myung working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Myung lands an elbow. #SUB# Myung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Myung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Myung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2# Myung misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Norseson is trying to control Myung's posture but Myung avoids it. Norseson trying to control but Myung flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Myung controls the action. Myung tries to get the hooks in deep but Norseson pushed the leg off. Myung punches Norseson on the ear. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Myung has good solid back control here. Norseson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Norseson is trapped and Myung is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB# Myung patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Norseson can't escape the position.
Hong Myung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Myung is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Myung gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Myung gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Myung apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Norseson leaves Myung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD# Norseson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myung to score an easy takedown into full guard. Myung working some strikes from top position.#T4# Myung 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# Myung 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. Myung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Myung with a nice head shot there. Myung throws a big elbow that misses. Myung lands a couple of digs. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Myung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5# Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Norseson. Norseson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Myung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Myung throws a big right hand that misses. Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Myung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Norseson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Myung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Myung distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Norseson wants to stand but Myung is controlling the position. #SUB# Myung drops back looking for a leg! Norseson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norseson manages to kick Myung off! Myung jumps back into Norseson's guard. #T6# Myung connects with a couple of short punches. Myung preventing the sweep. Norseson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myung is controlling him. Myung passes Norseson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ground and pound from Myung. Myung looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Myung is nestled in close to Norseson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T7# Myung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Norseson is trying to maintain the position but Myung is very close to passing his half guard. Myung is looking to take a break and control but Norseson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Myung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Myung 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.
Norseson wants to get back to full guard.#T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Myung is nestled in close to Norseson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Myung prevents Norseson from improving his position. Myung is pressing down on Norseson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norseson is holding on for now. Myung is keen to just control but Norseson is a slippery customer. Myung throwing shots but Norseson is blocking nicely. Myung working Norseson over with strikes. Myung lands strikes from half guard. Norseson trying to control from the bottom.
Myung looks to land a strike but Norseson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Myung chips away with some ground and pound.#T9# Myung slips nicely into half guard. Norseson trying to control from the bottom.
Myung is nestled in close to Norseson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Myung is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Norseson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Myung fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Norseson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Myung! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hong Myung! |
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Event:
TOF 24
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1# Norseson throws a jab when Boston was well out of range. Boston misses with a body shot.
Norseson misses with a body shot.
Boston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norseson. Norseson takes one on the button. Norseson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss. It seemed like Norseson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boston throws a good cross that connects.
Norseson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Norseson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norseson counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norseson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norseson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston. Norseson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norseson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norseson throws a nice looking combination but Boston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Norseson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A swing and a miss from Norseson. Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away. Boston misses with a combination
and Norseson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Norseson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boston's head. Norseson misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Boston misses its target. Norseson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boston manages to avoid it. Boston misses with a lunging right hand
and Norseson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Norseson misses with a looping left. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice shot lands for Norseson. Norseson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boston moves away. Boston is looking to wear down Norseson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Boston misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Norseson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boston throws a right and a left that both miss. Norseson throws out a counter right but Boston avoids it with no problem.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Boston misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Norseson misses. No joy there for Norseson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norseson. Norseson misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boston misses with a two punch combination.
Norseson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Boston throws a body punch but Norseson moves out of range. Norseson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Boston swings widly with a right hand
and Norseson counters with a nice body shot. Norseson misses with a looping left. Boston lands a head shot. Norseson punishes Boston's body with a nice straight punch. Boston throws a right hand that misses
enabling Norseson to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Norseson misses the target. Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norseson.#T3# Boston throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Norseson misses the target. Boston throws a shot from downtown. Norseson moves away and avoids it. Nice body punch from Boston. Norseson throws a looping overhand right but Boston ducks down to avoid it. Boston misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Norseson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norseson. Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away. Norseson misses with a body punch
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boston. Boston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Boston slips a jab from Norseson. Boston throws a big counter combination but Norseson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Norseson throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot. Norseson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boston throws a lazy uppercut
and Norseson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Boston throws a hook but Norseson avoids it easily. Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norseson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norseson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Norseson keeps the fight on the outside. It seemed like Norseson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston throws a sloppy body shot
letting Norseson counter with a right hand. Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norseson moves away. Boston moves out of range of the strikes. Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Norseson uses good head movement to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Boston. Norseson lands a body shot.
Norseson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Norseson throws a jab when Boston was well out of range. Boston works Norseson's body with a nice hook.#T5# Boston slips under a jab. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boston!
Boston throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson. Norseson avoids the body shot from Boston.
Norseson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Norseson lands with a nice body punch. Norseson cracks Boston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Norseson throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot. Norseson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Norseson throws a body shot but no joy. Norseson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
A big left from Boston misses. A jab from Norseson finds it's way through Boston's defenses. Boston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norseson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T6# Norseson lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Norseson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Norseson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Boston. Norseson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Norseson tries to get set, Boston tries to push him back and clinch up but Norseson manages to avoid the attempt. Boston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norseson counters with a left to the body. Norseson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norseson manages to avoid it. Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Norseson misses with a straight right. Boston defending well as Norseson loads up on a big left hand. Boston lands with a nice body punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Norseson does a little dance to reset his feet. Norseson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Norseson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T7# Boston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boston misses with an uppercut. Norseson saw that one coming. Norseson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boston manages to avoid it. Norseson ducks under a wild hook from Boston. Norseson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Norseson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Boston punishes Norseson's body with a nice straight punch. Boston throws a sloppy body shot
and Boston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Norseson misses with a looping right. Boston misses with a body shot
and Norseson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Norseson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A counter left hand to the body from Boston misses its target. A looping hook to the body misses from Norseson. Boston does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target. Norseson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Norseson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norseson misses with a looping right. Boston tries to clinch and Norseson counters with a straight right hand.#T8# Norseson just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Boston misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Norseson does a little dance to reset his feet. Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little jabbing left from Norseson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boston loads up on a big right hand but Norseson slips the punch. The fighters circling - Norseson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston misses with a looping left. A big right from Norseson misses. Norseson misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming. Boston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boston tries to clinch but Norseson is having none of it. Boston swings for the body but Norseson moves out of range.
Boston closes the distance looking to clinch letting Norseson counter with a right hand. #T9# Boston throws a lazy right hand but Norseson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Norseson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Boston to counter with a crisp jab. Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norseson. Boston throws an overhand right that lands on Norseson's shoulder, as Norseson tries to avoid the shot. Norseson misses with a double jab.
Boston misses with a combination
letting Norseson counter with a right hand. Boston lands a body shot.
Boston looks to land a left hand but Norseson moved out of range nicely. A shot to the body from Norseson misses and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norseson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hands Norseson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Norseson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target. Boston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Boston staying out of range there. Boston tried to score with a low kick but Norseson checks it. Norseson throws a jab when Boston was well out of range. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Boston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norseson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boston to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Boston takes the fight into the clinch. Norseson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norseson wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Boston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Boston lands a right hand. #TD# Boston decides to pull guard. Norseson trying to move into half guard but instead Boston has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1##SUB# Boston 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. Boston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boston controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Norseson is trying to control the position but Boston postures up. Norseson tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Norseson controls Boston momentarily but Boston frees himself. #SUB# Boston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norseson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Boston has his feet on Norseson's thighs here. He's pushed Norseson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Norseson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clarence Boston! Clarence Boston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1# Duval misses with a left hand and Norseson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Norseson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Norseson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Good exchange - Norseson coming out on top. Duval misses with a right hand and Norseson counters with a straight right hand. Norseson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Norseson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Norseson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duval back to the cage. Norseson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norseson scores with a jab. Duval acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Norseson scores with a jab. Duval acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Norseson lands a jab. Norseson slips a straight right by Duval.#TD2# Norseson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duval to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Duval stopping the sweep attempt from Norseson. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Norseson controls Duval momentarily but Duval frees himself. Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Duval is looking to work some ground and pound but Norseson has wrist control. Duval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Duval lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duval postures up.
#SUB2# Duval drops back looking for a leg! Norseson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norseson manages to kick Duval off! Duval jumps back into Norseson's guard. Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norseson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Norseson cracks Duval with a right hand to the side of the head. Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Duval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Duval misses with an uppercut
and Norseson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Norseson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Duval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hands Norseson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Norseson works the jab nicely. A punch lands to the side of Duval 's head but he takes it in his stride. Duval shoots and misses and Norseson counters with a left to the body. Norseson lands the left hand. Duval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# Norseson cracks Duval with a good jab.#TD2# Duval closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norseson quickly recovers to half guard. Duval throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norseson to regain full guard. Duval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Norseson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Norseson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Duval distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Duval is in close to Norseson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Norseson trying to control the position.
Duval lands a couple of elbows. Duval cracks Norseson with a solid left hand. Duval cracks Norseson with a solid left hand. We've been informed that Duval has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Norseson has momentary wrist control but Duval slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Duval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Duval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Duval throwing strikes from guard but Norseson blocks nicely. Duval works over Norseson with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Duval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Norseson controls Duval momentarily but Duval frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Norseson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Norseson lunges at Duval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duval's hand. #TD2# Duval looking to score a takedown here. Norseson is defending well but Duval drives through and ends up in Norseson's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Duval with a nice head shot there. Duval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Duval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hands Norseson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Duval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jaxon Duval has got the better of the ground game so far. Duval is in close to Norseson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Norseson keeping moving, preventing Duval from controlling successfully. Duval scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval. Norseson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norseson tries to get out of the position. Duval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Duval cracks Norseson with a solid left hand. Duval is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Norseson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval. Norseson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Norseson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duval is just out of range. Duval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The crowd cheers as Norseson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duval doesn't seem phased though. Norseson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Norseson throws a body punch but Duval moves out of range. Norseson connects with the punch. Norseson looks to land a combination. Duval sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Duval goes for a double leg but Norseson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norseson continues to drive forward. Norseson slaps away a takedown attempt from Duval, before circling back to the center of the mat. Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duval has time to react. Norseson clobbers Duval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Norseson connects with a crisp jab. Norseson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duval back to the cage. Norseson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Norseson lands with a cross. Norseson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Duval darts in looking for a takedown but Norseson gets double underhooks and turns Duval into the cage. Norseson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hands Norseson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval. Norseson connects with a single shot there. Norseson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Norseson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fighters circle momentarily. Norseson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Duval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Duval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norseson. #T3# Norseson tests Duval's chin there with a solid looking shot. Duval with a poor takedown and Norseson counters with a left to the body. Norseson lands with a nice body punch. Duval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A slow jab from Duval misses its intended target. Duval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Norseson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Norseson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Duval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norseson's guard. Duval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Norseson's head. Duval postures up in Norseson's guard and throws a big left but Norseson blocks it. Norseson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duval can do to turn this around? Norseson looking to control.
Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval. Duval distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Duval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Duval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norseson is keeping the position for now. Duval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Norseson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Duval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Duval postures up and lands a big shot to Norseson's brow. Duval distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Duval landing some decent shots from guard. Duval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Duval slips nicely into half guard. Duval lands strikes from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hands Norseson dominated that second round. 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##TD2# Duval scores with a takedown into Norseson's guard. Norseson wriggles free and stands up. Duval shoots and misses and Norseson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Norseson lands a nice shot to the body.
Norseson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A nice combination there by Norseson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Duval on the wrong end of a nice jab. Norseson lands a head shot. Norseson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Duval with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Norseson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Norseson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Norseson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Norseson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duval. Norseson works the jab nicely. Norseson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duval's head. A punch combination from Norseson misses. Good shot there by Norseson. Duval dodges the punch combination from Norseson.
Duval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Duval closes the distance and clinches up with Norseson, looking for a takedown. Duval pushes Norseson against the cage but Norseson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hands Norseson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval. Norseson lands with a cross. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norseson misses with a series of wild punches.
Norseson cracks Duval with a good jab. Duval throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson. Norseson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Norseson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Norseson lands with an uppercut that bounces Duval off the cage and back into range.#TD2# Duval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Norseson's half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duval lands a nice short elbow. Duval slips a nice elbow through Norseson's hands, connecting with Norseson's forehead.#T3# Duval trying to mount his opponent but Norseson defends it. #SUB2# Duval is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norseson is just riding it out for now. Duval eventually gives up the hold. Duval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Duval trying to work for an americana but Norseson has managed to regain full guard.
Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norseson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Duval lands a couple of elbows. Norseson is trying to control the position but Duval postures up. Duval works over Norseson with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Norseson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duval on the ground. Duval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Norseson is trying to keep Duval in close.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice defenses there by Duval. Duval moves forwards but Norseson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Duval tries to clinch there but Norseson circles away.
Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Duval fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jaxon Duval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hands Norseson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Duval throws an off balance right hand
and Norseson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Hands Norseson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norseson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hands Norseson! |
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TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1# Breznikov tries to move into range but Norseson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Norseson lands with a straight right. Breznikov didn't see that one coming. Breznikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Breznikov takes one on the button. Breznikov misses with a low kick.
Norseson cracks Breznikov with a good jab. Norseson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Breznikov misses with a straight right. A little feinted left hand from Norseson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Breznikov misses with a looping left. Breznikov drops his hands momentarily and Norseson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Breznikov connects with a body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Breznikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norseson sprawls well initially but Breznikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Norseson pushes Breznikov off and gets back to his feet. Norseson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jab from Norseson. Breznikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norseson.#ROC#Breznikov is rocked!#T1# Breznikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson. Breznikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Breznikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norseson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hands Norseson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Norseson cracks Breznikov with a good jab. Breznikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Norseson finish him? Norseson lands a jab to Breznikov's midsection. Norseson drops Breznikov with a naaaaasty hook - Breznikov is in real trouble here! Norseson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hands Norseson! |
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TOF 5
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norseson is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Norseson trying to control but Black postures up.
Black moves into full mount! Norseson won't be happy about that! #SUB# Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Norseson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB# Black has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Norseson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dana Black ! |
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