I can see Golota knocking Norton all over the ring but somehow struggle to finish him off. Norton comes on strong in the late rounds and Golota "bites the mudder****a" before knocking him cold with a headbutt. If the ref sees it than another DQ loss for that crazy Pole; if not, than he picks up the shocking controversial upset.
And that describes your typical Golota H2H summary. Talented whacko who almost always loses the important ones.
Norton would be foolish to go against the ropes but I suspect that's exactly what he would do in this fight against such a physically imposing opponent (even though Norton himself was likewise). Golota would have it easy in the early rounds in that case but he never did have the power to finish off opponents. Norton should figure out how to get to Golota by the mid rounds and make Golota quit mentally by taking the fight to him. Another possibility is that Norton just does a Duane Bobick on him with wild overhand rights that would catch the stationary Golota cold.
Maybe Golota can keep it together against this guy who doesnt hit as hard. I would give Golota a good shot here.
What about a Norton win by DQ? This would be a good fight assuming both fighters are at their best. Norton is 6'3" with an 80" reach and I think he would come in around 215-220Lbs due to Golota being a pretty big guy... Norton tended to come in a little heavier vs. the bigger fighters he faced. Golota stands 6'4" with a 79" reach and about 235-240Lbs. at his best. All in all, an inch in height for Golota and 15-25Lbs. in weight... an inch in reach for Norton. Speed, stamina, and overall skill? I'll go with Norton here but Golota was very good at times. Strength, punching power, and durability? I think it's pretty close but I do think Golota was a little stronger. I think it starts off slow but turns into a brawl by mid-rounds. I think both men get rocked thruout, both may even hit the canvas. In the end I think Norton wins by decision.
Think Norton wins by decision or Golota gets pissed off with his awkward style an gets DQ'd by hitting him in the balls 4 or 5 times
