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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 2688 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 22116 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James slips under a jab.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
James blocks an uppercut.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a left to the body.
James shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norris throws a shot to the body.
Norris swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A left lands for Norris.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a head kick by Norris.
James fails to land the takedown.
James fails with the takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris scores with a shot to the body.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
Norris swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for James on that attempt.
James shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norris throws a leg kick but James moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Norris lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
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!
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris misses with a left hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Norris.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Norris finds it's way through James's defenses.
James is rocked!
James shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Norris tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Norris throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Norris misses with a looping right.
James shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norris as he avoids it easily.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Norris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James avoids the attempt from Norris to control.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norris can do anything to dispel that myth.
James gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
James moves out of range as Norris strikes.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Norris looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norris defends well and James ends up having to push Norris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a double leg but Norris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norris continues to drive forward.
James moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Norris looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
James shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James fails with the takedown.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James throws a big counter combination but Norris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Norris looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Rick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James avoids the head kick by Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norris avoids it really well and circles away.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Mason Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris is looking to reverse the position.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Norris wants to control but James postures up.
Norris is trying to improve his position.
James is working to tighten his grip on Norris's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Norris has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but James is really squeezing tight and eventually Norris passes out! James breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rick James!
Rick James bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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