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Event:
HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klippt.
Klippt looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Klippt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norris misses with a low kick.
That kick from Norris tenderised Klippt's leg. Klippt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klippt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klippt misses with a few strikes there.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Klippt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klippt in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Klippt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norris for as long as he can get away with.
Norris trying to control here.
Klippt moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klippt moves into full mount!
Klippt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klippt continues to stall.
Klippt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klippt thowing shots but they're missing.
Klippt content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Klippt has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Norris is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Du Klippt!
A less than humble Du Klippt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris with the inside leg kick.
Norris misses with a hook
#TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow.
Holiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday pushing down on Norris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holiday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Norris is rocked!
Holiday thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
Holiday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Holiday finish him?
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!
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Holiday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holiday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holiday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norris could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Holiday has cracked it and Norris is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Holiday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calidale Holiday!
After winning the bout, Calidale Holiday 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:
HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Norris lands a high kick!
#CL#
Chimaev forces Norris back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Chimaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaev throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.
Chimaev backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris throws a head kick but Chimaev moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norris thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Chimaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Austin Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris scores with a head kick. Chimaev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chimaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Chimaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norris's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Norris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Norris is looking to slow Chimaev down with leg kicks.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chimaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind Chimaev 's knee.
Chimaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Chimaev's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumshot Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chimaev slips a straight right by Norris.
Chimaev moves forwards but Norris connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Chimaev has managed to clinch.
Norris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris is trying to force a seperation but Chimaev has the dominant position.
Chimaev blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chimaev gets control of Norris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chimaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chimaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there. #T3#
Norris wants to stand and escape but instead Chimaev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Chimaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norris's guard.
Ground and pound from Chimaev. #CUT#It looks like Austin Norris has been cut.
Norris trying to hold on to Chimaev's head to control him but Chimaev postures up.
Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chimaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Norris trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Norris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chimaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chimaev is looking to advance position but Norris won't allow it. #SUB#
Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norris sees it coming and defends easily.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Norris's cut.
That's time! Chimaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chimaev.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chimaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norris with a nice calf kick.
Norris lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Chimaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Chimaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Chimaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norris, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris misses with some punches.
#BC#
Chimaev manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris.#T1#
Norris connects with a high kick. #CL#
Chimaev rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Chimaev jumps guard.
#SUB#
Chimaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chimaev is proving hard to escape from.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimaev pulls Norris in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chimaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimaev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Chimaev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Norris throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chimaev uses it to pass to side control.
Norris tries to control but Chimaev manages to take his back.
Kumshot Chimaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris is trying to break free.
Chimaev not allowing Norris to control his hands.
Norris wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Chimaev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chimaev lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Norris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chimaev lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chimaev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kumshot Chimaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Austin Norris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chimaev dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Chimaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris thuds his shin into the meat of Chimaev's side.
Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chimaev's head.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Norris lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Chimaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norris to the mat! Norris manages to get full guard.
Norris is trying to keep Chimaev in close.
Chimaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chimaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norris controls Chimaev momentarily but Chimaev frees himself.
Chimaev landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Chimaev stands up and waves to Norris to follow him. #T2#
Chimaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumshot Chimaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Chimaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Chimaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Norris.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick. #T3##CL#
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches.
Norris misses with a knee strike.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chimaev is keeping busy.
Chimaev blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chimaev successfully pulls guard.
Norris trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
Chimaev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chimaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there. #T4#
Chimaev punching from the bottom.
Norris wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Chimaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chimaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Norris!
In his post fight interview, Austin Norris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bjornson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Bjornson misses
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bjornson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Bjornson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Bjornson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Bjornson darts in and clinches Norris up against the cage.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornson.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjornson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Bjornson has clasped his hands together around Norris's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bjornson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Norris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bjornson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Norris struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Bjornson stalls from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornson is chipping away with strikes.
Norris is trying to improve his position.
Bjornson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Bjornson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bjornson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjornson takes a little break here. Norris wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Norris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bjornson is working Norris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjornson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjornson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norris to see if he's OK.
Bjornson cracks Norris with a big elbow. #ROC#Norris is rocked!
Bjornson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Bjornson scoring with punches from side control.
Bjornson cracks Norris with a big elbow.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Bjornson finish him?
Norris is looking to reverse the position.
Bjornson cracks Norris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've been informed that Norris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bjornson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Norris!
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.
Norris wants to hold on but Bjornson pushes him away.
Bjornson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjornson controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris wants to hold on but Bjornson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjornson 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#
Norris misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bjornson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bjornson.
Bjornson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Norris has hold of Bjornson's hands but Bjornson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjornson slows the pace down in half guard.
Bjornson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norris for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Bjornson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bjornson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bjornson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Norris punching from the bottom.
Bjornson is nestled in close to Norris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Bjornson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bjornson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bjornson lands a big shot there that rocks Norris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bjornson lands a big elbow.
Bjornson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Norris! Bjornson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Norris and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ragnar Bjornson!
Ragnar Bjornson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Yaga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Yaga's head but Yaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaga throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Yaga misses with a wild body shot.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Yaga. Those never looked like landing.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Yaga.
Norris slips a straight right by Yaga.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris tries to work over Yaga's front leg with a kick but Yaga checks it.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris tries a low kick but Yaga avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Yaga's leg but Yaga calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Yaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yaga moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaga scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
A quick step to the side and Yaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Yaga moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Yaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaga throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Yaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norris backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Austin Norris has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Yaga blocks the low kick.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws a push kick but Yaga slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
Yaga misses with a looping right.
Yaga checks a leg kick.
Yaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Yaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yaga throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaga takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris throws a push kick but Yaga slaps the foot to one side.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Yaga tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
Norris replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yaga blocks it well.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaga.
Yaga works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Yaga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yaga scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yaga staying out of range there.
Yaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris. #T3#
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yaga.
Decent striking displayed by Yaga there.
Norris tries to work over Yaga's front leg with a kick but Yaga checks it.
Yaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris defending well as Yaga loads up on a big left hand.
Norris keeps Yaga at a distance using the push kick.
Yaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yaga throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
Yaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norris throws a series of punches but Yaga avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yaga misses with a double jab.
Yaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaga throws a one two combo.
Yaga moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris scores with a push kick.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yaga is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Yaga. Those never looked like landing.
Norris throws a nice head kick!
Yaga throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baba Yaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Norris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Yaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norris thumps Yaga with a low kick.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris defending well as Yaga loads up on a big left hand.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Yaga down.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Yaga checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaga defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Yaga blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaga's sensitive parts.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yaga misses with a wild combination.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Yaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaga throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Yaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yaga misses with a looping right.
Norris walks into a left hand.
Yaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaga misses the target.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yaga is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Yaga misses.
Yaga misses with an uppercut.
Yaga slips under a jab.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaga looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Yaga is wise to it.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaga steps away.#T2#
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaga misses the target.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaga misses the shot to the body.
Yaga misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yaga throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris moves out of range as Yaga strikes.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Yaga.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Yaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Yaga blocks the leg kick.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Yaga moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Yaga misses.
A nice combination there by Yaga.
A leg kick checked by Yaga.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris. Yaga shrugs it off though.
Norris throws a leg kick but Yaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Yaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaga throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Yaga misses. #T4#
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Yaga staying out of range there.
Yaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
A jab from Yaga misses.
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!
Yaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaga throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris avoids the body shot from Yaga.
Norris throws a head kick but Yaga moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yaga.
Yaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baba Yaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Norris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Norris.
Yaga misses the shot to the body.
Yaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yaga looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaga.
Yaga lands the left hand.
Baba Yaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris lands with a nice body kick.
Norris tries to work over Yaga's front leg with a kick but Yaga checks it.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Yaga moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Yaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaga throws a right hand that misses
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris scores with a push kick.#T1#
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Yaga is out of range.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Yaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Yaga moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Yaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Yaga misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Norris slips a straight right by Yaga.
A big left from Yaga misses.
Yaga misses with a looping right.
Norris lands a leg kick that knocks Yaga off balance momentarily.
Yaga catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaga.
Yaga throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
#T2#
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Yaga moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaga looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Yaga throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaga.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Yaga throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yaga connects with a body shot that sends Norris's belly button to the back.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Yaga checks it.
Yaga throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
Yaga throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Yaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris counters with an inside leg kick.
Yaga scores with a one two! Norris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yaga throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Yaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris throws a jab when Yaga was well out of range.
Yaga lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Austin Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Yaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yaga avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris slips a jab from Yaga.
Yaga throws a big shot that misses.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaga is out of range.
Norris slips under a jab.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yaga misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaga steps away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Yaga's knee but Yaga avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Yaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris throws a leg kick but Yaga moved away.
Yaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Yaga misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baba Yaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baba Yaga! |
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