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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Norton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden closes the distance and clinches up with Norton, looking for a takedown. Biden pushes Norton against the cage but Norton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norton shoots in but Biden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norton dives in and grabs Biden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biden pushes down on Norton's head and hops out.
Biden shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Norton stuffs the takedown attempt from Biden. Biden gets slowly back to his feet.
Norton feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden shoots for a double leg takedown but Norton sprawls well. He's pushed Biden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Norton tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Norton shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense.
Biden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
Norton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biden defends well and Norton ends up having to push Biden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biden shoots in but no luck this time.
And Norton tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biden somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biden as he jumps to the side.
Norton fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
Norton dives in and grabs Biden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biden pushes down on Norton's head and hops out.
Norton stuffs the takedown.
Biden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt - Biden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biden stuffs the takedown attempt from Norton. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biden sprawls well. Biden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Norton with that takedown attempt.
Norton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norton dives in for a single leg takedown but Biden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Biden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norton circles away.
Norton has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
No luck for Norton with that takedown attempt.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
No luck for Norton with that takedown attempt.
Biden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Biden persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Norton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Biden (0) vs (4) Norton
Biden tries to bench press Norton off him but Norton keeps the position.
Biden can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Norton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norton working away.#T3##SUB2#
Norton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biden manages to get back to half guard.
Biden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Norton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (4) Norton#SUB2#
Norton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Biden stacks Norton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Biden! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (4) Norton
Norton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (7) vs (4) Norton
Biden looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norton tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.#T4#
Norton is trying to reverse the position but instead Biden has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Biden (10) vs (4) Norton#SUB#
Biden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Biden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Norton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Norton rolls, trying to escape but Biden keeps control of the position.
Biden controls the action.
Norton wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Norton tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Biden has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Norton is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Biden!
A victorious Joe Biden 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:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Montoya back into the cage.#TD#
Norton wants the takedown. Montoya is fighting it off but Norton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montoya's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Montoya
Norton wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully.
Montoya trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montoya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (2) Montoya#T2#
Montoya advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montoya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montoya moves into full mount! Norton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (5) Montoya#T3#
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Montoya fails to take his opponent's back.
Montoya controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya wants to take his opponent's back but instead Norton manages to regain half guard.
Montoya content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Montoya prevents Norton from improving his position.
Norton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montoya is working away from the top position though.
Norton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montoya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Montoya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Montoya trying to mount his opponent but Norton defends it. #T5#
Norton is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya controlling the action here.
Norton is trying to get back to full guard.
Montoya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (8) Montoya
Montoya controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Montoya fails to take his opponent's back.
Montoya controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Montoya wants to take Norton's back but he can't do it this time.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Montoya might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Montoya is looking to work his way around to Norton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Montoya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Norton is controlling an arm, preventing Montoya from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Montoya mounts Norton! Really nice guard pass there!
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Montoya is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Norton is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Norton (2) vs (11) Montoya
Montoya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Montoya.#SUB2#
Norton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Montoya's arms.
Well, with Montoya on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Norton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Montoya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Norton showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Norton wants to control his opponent's hands but Montoya gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Montoya controlling the positon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Montoya.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Norton from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Montoya is looking for the choke from the back position but Norton is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Montoya working for a choke but Norton is defending well.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Montoya looking for the choke but no joy.
Norton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
HFA 41
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Huynh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huynh misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huynh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Norton lands a left and a right that send Huynh crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Huynh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huynh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huynh is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Jab, jab by Huynh - just one landing.
Huynh seems to have recovered his senses.
Huynh misses with a right hand
and Norton scores with a counter punch that sends Huynh to the canvas! Norton smells blood - he's punishing Huynh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Huynh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
An out of breath Leonard Norton 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:
HFA 37
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker staying out of range there.
We've been told by Norton's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Norton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Norton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton moves away from the strike by Walker.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
Walker defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norton's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Leonard Norton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Norton tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Norton dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Norton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.#T3#
Walker misses with a looping right.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norton's corner calls for a 1-2. Norton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker scores with a jab. Norton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Nice defenses there by Walker.#T4#
Walker slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Norton thuds a left hand into Walker's body.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Norton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Norton drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norton misses the body punch
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Nice cross by Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonard Norton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Norton misses.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aiden Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Walker misses.
Norton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Walker misses.
Norton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Norton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Aiden Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Walker misses. #T1#
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norton scores with a jab.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Norton misses.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker slips a straight right by Norton.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norton throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton slips a straight right by Walker.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norton misses with a hook to the body
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Norton finds it's target.
Walker throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target. #T3#
Norton lands with a nice body punch.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker misses with a hook.
Norton tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Norton wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker digs a good body shot into Norton's ribs.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
Norton slips a straight right by Walker.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker blocks a jab.
Norton throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Walker throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker misses with a hook
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Norton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aiden Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Walker throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker moves out of range as Norton strikes.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Norton slips a jab from Walker.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Norton scores with a nice right hand.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker misses the jab.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton scores with a jab.
Walker cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Walker lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Walker's head back.
Norton moves away from the strike by Walker.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norton connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Norton connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Norton's head back.
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Norton misses with a body shot.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Walker misses.
Norton slips a straight right by Walker.
A quick step to the side and Norton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norton backs up against the cage.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker tries to move into range but Norton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norton cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonard Norton.
Well Norton 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFA 33
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Shelton misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Shelton counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Norton has been cut.
Shelton tries to clinch up but Norton circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton throws a counter combo.
Shelton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norton misses with a left hand
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelton looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelton throws out the jab. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Shelton has double underhooks.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shelton.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelton.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shelton tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelton has him pressed against the cage.
Shelton misses with some punches.
Shelton misses with a body punch.
Norton working hard to break the clinch.
Shelton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norton's efforts to push away.
Shelton lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Norton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelton tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Shelton back against the cage.
Shelton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelton misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Shelton slips under a jab from Norton.
Shelton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shelton swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Norton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shelton tries to clinch there but Norton circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norton defending well as Shelton loads up on a big left hand.
Shelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelton.
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!
A shot to the body from Shelton misses
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shelton dodges the punch combination from Norton.
A counter left hand to the body from Shelton misses its target.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Norton.
A little feinted left hand from Shelton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norton moves forwards but Shelton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norton staying out of range there.
Norton throws out a counter right but Shelton avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shelton throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Shelton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norton avoids the body shot from Shelton.
A nice side step and Norton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cody Shelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shelton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shelton looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton unleashes a big counter combination but Shelton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shelton swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shelton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
Shelton looks to clinch
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Shelton throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shelton throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton throws out a counter right but Shelton avoids it with no problem.
Norton swings for the body but Shelton moves out of range.
#T2#
Norton throws a series of punches but Shelton avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Shelton moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Norton goes down! Can Shelton finish him!?#CUT#That has opened up Leonard Norton's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton has his hands on Shelton's head, controlling the position.
Norton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shelton is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Shelton has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Shelton is looking to take a break and control but Norton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Norton tries to get to full guard but Shelton has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Norton moves into full guard.
Shelton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
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.
Shelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shelton controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelton cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#The cut above Leonard Norton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Shelton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
That's time! Shelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelton.#CL#
Shelton clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Shelton throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a left to the body.
Shelton needs to keep his hands up - Norton had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Norton lands.
Shelton cracks Norton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Shelton.
Shelton throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelton throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Norton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shelton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Norton counter with a right hand. #T2#
Norton misses with a straight left.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shelton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shelton throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelton. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL#
Shelton pushes Norton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton takes one to the chin there.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Leonard Norton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Norton swats away the attempt to clinch by Shelton.#T4#
Shelton scores with a sloppy right hand. Norton should have avoided that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonard Norton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cody Shelton!
Cody Shelton retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Cody Shelton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFA 30
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Norton misses with a left hand
and Licker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton throws a body punch but Licker moves out of range.
As Norton backs off Licker throws a huge counter combo but Norton manages to avoid it all.
Licker punishes Norton's body with a nice straight punch.
Licker misses with a combination
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licker throws out the jab.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toe Licker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Licker throws a big shot that misses.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Norton moves into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Licker is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Licker.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Licker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Licker.
Licker working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norton can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
Licker blocking some punches.
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton lands an uppercut.
Norton throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Licker tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Licker blocking some punches.
Licker is looking to break free of the clinch but Norton has double underhooks.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Licker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Licker blocks an uppercut.
Norton prevents a body shot from Licker.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norton can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Norton.
Norton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Licker looks winded!#T3#
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Norton works on Licker's body with a couple of short punches.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Licker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Licker is looking to break free of the clinch but Norton has double underhooks.
Norton missing with knees to the body.
Licker blocking some punches.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Licker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Licker can turn it around.
Norton scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Licker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Norton back to the cage. Licker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Licker misses with a left hand #KD#
and Norton counters with a nice right hand that sends Licker toppling to the canvas! Licker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norton finish him?!#ROC#Licker is rocked!
Licker misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a big left hand that crumples Licker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Norton!
A very excited looking Leonard Norton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Toe Licker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ahhh well that was fucked. Ill be back in a couple weeks. Da Jumba keep me active'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Norton stuns Ridley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Norton misses.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Ridley throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Ridley walks into a stiff left hand from Norton.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton misses the body punch #CL2#
and Ridley counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridley.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridley tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Ridley back against the cage.
Norton tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Norton misses with some punches.
#BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridley momentarily.
#T1#
Norton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norton misses with a looping left.
Leonard Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridley misses with a body punch
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ridley.
Ridley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley connects with a body shot that sends Norton's belly button to the back.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Norton takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Ridley is rocked!
BOOM! Norton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ridley. Ridley tries to recover but Norton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ridley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
An out of breath Leonard Norton 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 102
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
Norton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Norton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos throws a series of punches but Norton moves out of range.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Norton slips a straight right by Santos.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norton throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Norton lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Santos avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Norton digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Norton throws a big shot that misses.
Norton misses with a body punch
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Norton has been cut.
Norton swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonard Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with a left hand
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Norton misses.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
Santos is looking to clinch but Norton is avoiding it.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Norton tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
A big left from Norton misses. #T3#
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Norton circles away.
Norton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a nice body shot.
Norton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norton sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos. #T4#
Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santos cracks Norton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norton scores with a body shot.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Norton throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norton jabs at Santos's body.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Norton thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Norton digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Norton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Norton slips a jab from Santos.
Norton lands a jab.
Norton jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norton looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Norton.
Triston Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.#T1#
Norton misses with an uppercut
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos staying out of range there.
Norton misses with a straight right.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norton connects with a crisp jab.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Norton misses with a wild combination.
Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos slips under a jab.#T2#
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Norton cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Norton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Norton jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norton swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Norton.
Norton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norton connects with a body shot.
Norton throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos prevents a body shot from Norton.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Norton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norton throws a big shot that misses.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton digs a good hook to Santos's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton lands a jab.
Norton tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norton swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Norton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Norton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton takes one to the chin there.
Norton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos avoids the body shot from Norton.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norton misses with a hook to the body
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norton thinking. #T1#
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Norton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norton, as that shot connected.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos moves out of range as Norton strikes.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norton scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Norton throws a good cross that connects.
Santos blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Santos.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Norton throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norton with a hook.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Norton throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norton thinking.
Norton connects with a single shot there.
Norton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Triston Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Norton!
An out of breath Leonard Norton 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Vellitis throws a body kick that misses
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton cracks Vellitis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vellitis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vellitis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vellitis's head.
Norton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton connects with a body shot.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vellitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vellitis misses with a double jab
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Vellitis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vellitis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vellitis looks to clinch but Norton throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vellitis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
Our winner, Leonard Norton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 8
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Norton avoids the head kick by Walsh.
Norton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Darcy Walsh has been cut.
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Norton jabs Walsh right on the nose. Walsh blinks but takes it well.
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
Walsh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Walsh is rocked!
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Walsh avoids the body shot from Norton.
Walsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Norton checks a low kick from Walsh.
A left and a right from Walsh both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Leonard Norton has been cut.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Walsh tries to move into range but Norton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norton lands with a shot to the body.
Norton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Norton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Walsh saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Walsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walsh's hands.
Walsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walsh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Norton jabs Walsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walsh throws a push kick but Norton slaps the foot to one side.
Walsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Walsh counter with a right hand.
Norton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Norton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norton punishes Walsh's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Walsh.
Norton lands with a straight right. Walsh didn't see that one coming.
Walsh swinging wildly here.
Walsh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norton stuns Walsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton throws a combination. Walsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walsh gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Walsh tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Norton is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Walsh buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Walsh!! Walsh is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Norton throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
After winning the bout, Leonard Norton 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Norton.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres is aggressively charging in as Norton backs up avoiding any damage. Norton tosses out a jab and Torres runs right into it face first! Torres is out cold! Norton dropped down on all fours and is barking in Torres's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 55
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Christensen lands a high kick!
Leonard Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christensen throws a wild body kick that Norton sees coming a mile off.
Christensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Christensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Christensen lands but Norton takes it in his stride.
Norton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christensen's hands.#CUT#It looks like Asa Christensen has been cut.
Norton lands a glancing blow to the side of Christensen's head.
Norton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christensen.
A jab lands there for Norton.
Christensen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Christensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Christensen drops his hands momentarily and Norton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Christensen is rocked!
Norton steps in with a hook that catches Christensen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Norton follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Christensen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
Our winner, Leonard Norton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Jin misses with a combination
and Norton counters with a left and a right that stings Jin.
Norton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jin's head backwards.
Norton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jin. Jin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norton scores with a sloppy right hand. Jin should have avoided that one.
Norton scores with a hook to the body. Jin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jin. Jin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jin is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
Norton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Norton.
Norton is working Jin over against the cage.#T1#
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
Jin wants to break free but Norton has control.
Jin can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Jin blocks a body shot from Norton.
Norton scores with a shoulder strike.
Jin is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Jin is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
Jin takes a shot to the head.
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Jin.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
Norton lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norton.
Jin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
Norton prevents Jin from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Norton pushes Jin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jin blocks an uppercut.
Norton misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton lands with an uppercut that bounces Jin off the cage and back into range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norton.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Norton digs a good hook to Jin's body.
Jin throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Norton.
A big left from Jin misses.
Norton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jin swinging wildly here.
Jin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Jin misses.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ken Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton lands a jab to the head.
Norton moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Jin is rocked!
Jin misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a nice body shot.
Jin is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?#T4#
Norton cracks Jin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norton lands with a nice combination. Jin backs away looking to recover.
Norton cracks Jin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jin falls backwards against the cage. Norton follows up with more strikes that drop Jin to his knees. Norton keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
An out of breath Leonard Norton 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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