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Event: GAMMA#879 Storm v MacNamara     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Ekstrovertti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekstrovertti.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ekstrovertti on the ground.
Norris keeping full guard, as Ekstrovertti tries to pass.
Ekstrovertti is looking to advance position but Norris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ekstrovertti tries to lock up and control but Norris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris prevents Ekstrovertti from getting the reversal.
Norris controlling the pace for now.
Ekstrovertti is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Norris is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti is desperately trying to improve his position but Norris has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekstrovertti keeps trying to improve his position.
Ekstrovertti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norris is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ekstrovertti manages to get to full guard.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ekstrovertti is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris is fighting to break Ekstrovertti's control of his arms but Ekstrovertti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekstrovertti looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekstrovertti, not yet.
Ekstrovertti wants to hit a sweep here but Norris passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ekstrovertti there!
Norris prevents Ekstrovertti from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ekstrovertti is still trying to improve position.
Norris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ekstrovertti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti tries to hold on but Norris postures up.
Ekstrovertti prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4#
Ekstrovertti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norris is looking to stand but Ekstrovertti has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ekstrovertti wants to hold on but Norris pushes him away.#SU#
Norris gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to the head.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti tries a quick counter leg kick but Norris is wise to it.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
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 Mason Norris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Ekstrovertti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Norris.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norris - that will leave a mark!
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Norris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekstrovertti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norris on the side of the head.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Norris throws a front kick that sends Ekstrovertti stumbling back into the cage.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekstrovertti.
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekstrovertti to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekstrovertti keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.#T2#
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ekstrovertti manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Ekstrovertti's head back.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekstrovertti. That did some damage!
Norris swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Norris won't be happy with that.
Ekstrovertti working the ground and pound but Norris is defending the strikes.
Norris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Norris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ekstrovertti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ekstrovertti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ekstrovertti with the ground and pound but Norris regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is working for a submission of some sort.
Ekstrovertti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ekstrovertti trying to pass the guard but Norris defending well.
Ekstrovertti prevents Norris from standing back up.
Well, if Ekstrovertti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ekstrovertti works his way into full mount!
Norris is squirming around, avoiding Ekstrovertti's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ekstrovertti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris lands a nice hook to Ekstrovertti's body. Ekstrovertti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris dips to his left and cracks Ekstrovertti with an uppercut!
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Ekstrovertti.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
A low kick lands for Norris.
Ekstrovertti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekstrovertti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Ekstrovertti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Norris. #T1##TD2#
Ekstrovertti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ekstrovertti working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti trying to move into half guard but instead Norris has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti looking for subs off his back but Norris has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Norris postures up. #T2##SU#
Norris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ekstrovertti tries a low kick but Norris avoids it.
Norris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Ekstrovertti. #CL#
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Vertti Ekstrovertti has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekstrovertti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti effectively controlling the action here.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Norris.
Ekstrovertti cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Ekstrovertti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti lands with a left to the head.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action. #T4#
Nice elbow from Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris is trying to stall.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ekstrovertti's defenses.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ekstrovertti presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shoulder strike.

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 Mason Norris.
Well Norris 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvarez is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Norris thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Norris dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL2#
Norris gets a clinch.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head. #T2#
Norris digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Alvarez presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez just leaning against Norris, taking a breather.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norris up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a body punch.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris working aggressively here.
Alvarez is pushing Norris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norris punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Norris throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
Norris feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason Norris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Whorely Alvarez has been cut.
Norris tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Norris.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Norris taking a breather.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez missing with knees to the body.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris being controlled against the cage.
Alvarez looking to stall. #T4#
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Alvarez trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Norris pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris into the cage.
And that is 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.
The cut man is working on Whorely Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norris avoids it.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez slips a jab from Norris.
Norris throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Norris.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Norris misses the jab.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norris manages to circle out of the way.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norris.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Whorely Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Norris darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Norris blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not. #T3#
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarez is looking to control Norris's arms but Norris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norris is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #T4#
Alvarez looking to stall.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Norris tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Norris digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreev to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris misses with a hook to the body
and Andreev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris. #TD#
Norris gets caught napping as Andreev dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.

Norris has his feet on Andreev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Norris lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Andreev lands a jab to the nose.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev drops an elbow to the side of Norris's head. #T1#
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
Andreev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev prevents Norris from standing back up.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Norris is not content to let Andreev control the position.#T3#
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Andreev there. #SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working. #T4#
Andreev prevents Norris from standing back up. #ES2#
Norris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andreev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
Andreev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Andreev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreev slows down the pace here.
Andreev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andreev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
Andreev scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andreev.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Andreev. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andreev misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.#T1#
Andreev shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
Norris looks to land a combination. Andreev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
Andreev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreev backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Good leg kick by Norris.
Andreev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
As Norris tries to get set, Andreev tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses the jab.
Andreev looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Norris.
Andreev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreev lands a jab.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andreev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Andreev rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andreev scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Andreev controls his hands.
Andreev blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Norris scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Andreev tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Andreev pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris lands with a good body shot.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Norris.
Norris throws a fast counter high kick but Andreev manages to duck under it in time.
Andreev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreev with a nice cross.#TD#
Andreev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is 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.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Andreev saw that one coming.
Norris moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Andreev blocks the low kick.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Andreev closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Andreev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andreev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev walks into a straight right hand from Norris.
Andreev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris avoided it.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
Norris is looking to slow Andreev down with leg kicks.
Andreev dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!#TD#
Andreev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Norris tries to kick Andreev off but Andreev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Ground and pound from Andreev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Andreev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Andreev throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris pushes Andreev off looking to stand but Andreev dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andreev wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.#T4#
Norris swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Jab from Andreev.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Norris throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev with a nice cross.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Norris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris scrambles back to his feet.

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 Alexey Andreev.
I think Andreev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!

Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Norris thumps Merel with a low kick.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris walks into a straight right hand from Merel.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Norris is looking to get back to is feet but Merel passes into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merel wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Merel throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well.
Norris parries the strikes from Merel easily there. Merel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norris to escape.
Merel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Norris is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norris has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Norris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Norris dodges the ground and pound from Merel.
Merel just content to control the position.
Merel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Merel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Norris is trying to escape and Merel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Norris is forced to tap! Nice work there by Merel! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Norris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Zola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris defending well as Zola loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Zola misses the jab.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zola slips a jab from Norris.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Norris looks to move away, Zola throws a big counter combo but Norris just gets out of the way.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola scores with a nice strike.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Zola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.#T2#
Zola looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris slips a jab from Zola.
Zola blocks a leg kick.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zola sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris tries to clinch there but Zola circles away.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Zola lands with a right hand.
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Zola blocks the leg kick.
Norris with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Zola steps away.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Norris digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Norris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zola takes a step back to recover.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
Zola cracks Norris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
A big right from Zola misses.
Norris lands a nice hook to Zola's body. Zola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Zola misses with a looping left.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Norris lands a jab-cross combination.
Zola checks the leg kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Zola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris under the eye.
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Norris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Norris staying out of range there.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Zola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norris swings for the body but Zola moves out of range.
Zola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a good cross that connects.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Zola.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Zola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorgon Zola is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Zola looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
Zola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Norris thuds a left hand into Zola's body.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Norris connects with a single shot there.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Norris. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Zola misses with the combination.
Norris jabs at Zola's body.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norris feints and then cracks Zola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zola down.
A big left from Zola misses.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zola.
Zola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola. #T3#
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Zola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola misses with a body shot.
Norris with a jab.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zola blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Norris throws a good cross that connects.
Zola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norris misses with a low kick. #T4#
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Zola. Those never looked like landing.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Norris tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris lands a jab to Zola's midsection.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Norris is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Zola finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zola rather than just go for the knockout.
Zola checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zola misses with a hook.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Zola ducks down to avoid it.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zola lands with a hook. Norris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Norris.
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a push kick but Zola slaps the foot to one side.
Zola is looking to counter punch.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Norris scores with a nice body kick.
Zola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Nice shot lands for Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola misses with a hook.#T1#
Norris moves away from the strike by Zola.
Zola needs to keep his hands up - Norris had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Norris gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris is trying to maintain a safe position but Zola gets an underhook and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zola is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Zola into the cage.
Zola effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Norris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Norris tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zola connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Zola takes an elbow to the temple.
Zola misses with some punches.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris is looking to control Zola's arms but Zola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Zola checks a low kick from Norris.
It looked like Zola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris with a jab.
Zola throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Norris connects with a right hand. Zola shakes it off.
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Zola.
Zola connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Zola is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.#T4#
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Zola tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Zola sees coming a mile off.
It appears Zola was looking to counter with a kick there.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Norris throws a series of punches but Zola moves out of range.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norris tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Zola moves out of range easily.
Zola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Zola's front leg but catches the back leg as Zola tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

After the fight, Mason Norris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Andreev misses the shot to the body.
Andreev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andreev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Andreev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andreev connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreev slips a jab and a cross from Norris. #T1#
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Andreev tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andreev doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andreev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Andreev works the jab nicely.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris throws a leg kick but Andreev moved away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norris lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Andreev misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Andreev pushes him away.
Decent striking displayed by Norris there.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Andreev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Andreev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick from Norris lands but Andreev takes it in his stride.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andreev was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.#T3#
Norris is looking to chop away at Andreev's legs.
Norris defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andreev's head.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris throws a body punch but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Andreev moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andreev looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Andreev sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Andreev avoids it this time.
Andreev moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Andreev circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
Norris throws out a counter right but Andreev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.
Norris is looking to clinch but Andreev is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Norris.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andreev dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Andreev's head and hops out.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreev misses the target.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away.
Andreev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Andreev throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andreev checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Andreev misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Andreev catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris.
Nice uppercut lands for Andreev. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andreev missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Andreev jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Andreev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris. Andreev shrugs it off though.
Andreev connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Norris has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Andreev tries to score a body lock takedown but Norris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Andreev breaks the clinch.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andreev.
Andreev swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Andreev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Andreev lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Andreev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev stops Norris from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev. #T3#
Andreev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andreev throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreev's guard. Nice move by Norris!#REVB#
Andreev is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Andreev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norris has passed into half guard! #SU2#
Norris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andreev to get to his feet. #T4#
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Norris catches Andreev right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Andreev throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Andreev.#CL2#
Norris forces Andreev back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexey Andreev is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
letting Andreev counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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#
Norris cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andreev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Andreev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norris's guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Norris kicks Andreev off and gets to his feet.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
Andreev takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Norris as Andreev shoots in.
Andreev throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris staying out of range there.
A jab from Andreev misses.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreev dodges the punch combination from Norris. #T2#
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Andreev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.#CL2#
Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Andreev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Andreev saw it coming and moves away.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Andreev throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Andreev throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andreev throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andreev lands a right hook to the body.
Andreev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.#TD#
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Andreev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Andreev working over Norris with some ground and pound. Norris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norris is looking to escape.
Andreev is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev is pressing down on Norris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norris is holding on for now.
Norris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Norris is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Andreev is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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 Alexey Andreev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexey Andreev!

Alexey Andreev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Daghammar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris!
Daghammar is trying to ground and pound but Norris uses the momentary lack of control by Daghammar to regain half guard.
Daghammar is controlling the pace.
Daghammar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Daghammar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daghammar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daghammar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Daghammar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Norris pushes Daghammar off looking to stand but Daghammar dives back in and keeps control.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norris keeps working.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daghammar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Daghammar is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daghammar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daghammar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Norris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Daghammar thumps Norris with a low kick.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Norris works over Daghammar's head and body with a nice combination.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Daghammar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daghammar is looking to score with low kicks.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Daghammar coming out on top.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Norris takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daghammar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Norris misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.#TD#
Daghammar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norris quickly recovers to half guard.
Daghammar lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daghammar connects with a nice short shot to Norris's temple.
Daghammar throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Daghammar is predictable there
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Daghammar checks the leg kick.
Norris feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar connects with a body shot.
Daghammar fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Daghammar counters by clinching up.
Norris blocks a body shot from Daghammar. #T1#
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Norris lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Norris.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Daghammar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris misses with the combination. #T2#
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Daghammar and move into the clinch position.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daghammar.
A leg kick checked by Norris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Norris misses with a kick to the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Daghammar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Daghammar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Norris throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daghammar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Norris swinging wildly here.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Norris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Norris's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Daghammar is wise to it.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Daghammar misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Daghammar settles back down.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Norris misses
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Daghammar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris connects with a looping right hand.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Daghammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norris.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Norris lands.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Daghammar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris misses with a low kick.#T1#
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Daghammar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Daghammar persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norris throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Norris slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Daghammar tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
A cross from Norris lands.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands a nice looking body shot.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daghammar throws a lazy uppercut
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Jab from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
A short left from Norris.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daghammar throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daghammar.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Daghammar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Daghammar avoids it this time.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Norris.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris scores with a jab.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daghammar throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Daghammar shrugs it off.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris blocks a head kick by Daghammar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Dag Daghammar was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head but Chen Lo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen Lo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chen Lo thumps Norris with a low kick.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen Lo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Chen Lo saw it coming and moves away.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chen Lo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Chen Lo with a jab.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Chen Lo thumps Norris with a low kick.
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
Norris lands a head kick!
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Chen Lo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chen Lo throws a head kick but Norris moves out of range.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Norris saw it coming and moves away.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 bone on bone clash there as Norris blocks the leg kick.
Norris is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Chen Lo moved away.
Chen Lo is looking to counter the offense by Norris and move into the clinch.#T2#
Chen Lo lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a big counter combination but Norris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Norris moved away.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen Lo throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo. #CL2#
Norris pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris is trying to maintain a safe position but Chen Lo gets an underhook and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Chen Lo throws a head punch that misses.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Chen Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen Lo lands a shoulder strike.
Chen Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chen Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Chen Lo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen Lo scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
Chen Lo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chen Lo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris catches Chen Lo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Chen Lo's belly button to the back.
Chen Lo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chen Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Chen Lo sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Chen Lo avoids it this time.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Norris works Chen Lo's body with a nice hook.
Norris tries to clinch but Chen Lo is having none of it.
Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen Lo. Chen Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norris lands with a hook. Chen Lo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chen Lo misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.#CL2#
Norris clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chen Lo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Norris with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timiko Chen Lo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris lands the left hand.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chen Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Norris.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen Lo misses its target.
Chen Lo misses with a hook to the body
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Norris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norris shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chen Lo.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chen Lo at a distance.
Chen Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chen Lo throws a front kick that sends Norris stumbling back into the cage.
Norris cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chen Lo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris is out of range and Chen Lo settles back down.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norris staying out of range there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris sizes up Chen Lo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norris finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chen Lo lands a jab.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norris throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Chen Lo walks into a jab.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Chen Lo does no damage.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the head.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chen Lo is out of range.
Chen Lo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris connects with a jab.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chen Lo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chen Lo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Chen Lo blocks the low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chen Lo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norris - the referee stops the clock and Chen Lo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norris. Chen Lo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chen Lo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norris throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Norris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chen Lo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Chen Lo backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Chen Lo wants to land a leg kick but Norris is out of range.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chen Lo throws a chopping leg kick but Norris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Norris.
Chen Lo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo walks into a jab.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Norris avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Good work by Chen Lo as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris looks for the body kick but Chen Lo saw that one coming.
As Norris tries to get set, Chen Lo tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
Chen Lo dodges the punch combination from Norris.
Chen Lo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chen Lo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that Chen Lo semi-blocks.
Chen Lo thumps Norris with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Chen Lo.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chen Lo momentarily.
Norris drops his hands momentarily and Chen Lo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
Chen Lo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Chen Lo's shoulder, as Chen Lo tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris thumps Chen Lo with a low kick.
Chen Lo checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Chen Lo.
Norris thuds his shin into the meat of Chen Lo's side.
Chen Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Chen Lo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chen Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
Norris slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Norris throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
It looked like Chen Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norris.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chen Lo checks it well.
Norris throws a right hand that Chen Lo ducks under and follows up with a left that Chen Lo also avoids with ease.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Chen Lo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chen Lo tries to avoid it.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Norris has managed to clinch.
Chen Lo avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Chen Lo lands an uppercut.#T2#
Norris gets through Chen Lo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chen Lo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen Lo misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norris.
Chen Lo misses with some punches.
Chen Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
Norris throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot that sends Norris's belly button to the back.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Chen Lo slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Chen Lo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen Lo jabs Norris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Chen Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Norris strikes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris is looking to chop away at Chen Lo's legs.
Chen Lo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen Lo.
A quick step to the side and Chen Lo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chen Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo moves away from the strike by Norris.
Chen Lo throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chen Lo misses with a straight right.
Norris throws a big counter head kick but Chen Lo avoids it with no problem.
Norris takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Chen Lo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris throws a right hand that Chen Lo ducks under and follows up with a left that Chen Lo also avoids with ease.
Norris avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris fakes the leg kick and cracks Chen Lo in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Norris.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Timiko Chen Lo had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#840 Damagon v MacArthur     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savic is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Savic.
Norris misses with a combination
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic throws a big shot that misses.
Savic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savic is looking to chop away at Norris's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Norris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savic lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris's head.
A shot to the liver by Norris. Beautiful body shot.
Savic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Savic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Savic tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Savic working aggressively here.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Norris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic blocks an elbow strike.
Norris tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savic's brow.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
A shot in the inside from Savic.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Norris prevents a body shot from Savic.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savic blocks a body shot from Norris. #T2#
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Savic fails to land.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
Savic tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic scores with a hook to the body.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic lands a body shot.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Savic lands a shoulder strike.
Savic takes a shot to the head.
Savic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris lands a body shot.
Savic lands a left hand.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savic's defenses.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Savic prevents a body shot from Norris.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savic trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Savic avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Savic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Norris avoiding damage.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savic lands a shoulder strike.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
A short right from Savic.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Savic keeps Norris at a distance using the push kick.
Norris wants to clinch.
Dragomir Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Savic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savic counters with a good, hard body kick but Norris shrugs it off.
Norris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norris tries to clinch there but Savic circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savic! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Norris. Beautiful body shot.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savic connects with the punch.
Norris defending well as Savic loads up on a big left hand.
Norris misses with a low kick.#T1#
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Savic clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savic looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Savic thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris looks for the body kick but Savic saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Savic's shoulder, as Savic tries to avoid the shot.
Norris walks into a straight right hand from Savic.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savic blocks a head kick by Norris.
Crunch! Savic slams his shin into Norris's torso.
Savic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target.
Savic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris throws a hook but Savic avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Savic.
Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris avoids a kick to the body.
Savic throws a front kick that sends Norris stumbling back into the cage.
Savic throws a low kick but Norris avoids it.
Savic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris connects with a nice looking jab.
Norris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savic.#T3#
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Savic moved out of range nicely.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris moves out of range as Savic throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Savic scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris jabs Savic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris misses with a body punch
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris wants to clinch.
Norris misses with a combination
and Savic counters with a body kick.
Savic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savic throws a big counter head kick but Norris avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Savic.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Savic blocks the leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Savic counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick from Savic.
An inside leg kick lands from Savic.
Savic scores with a nice right hand.
Norris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norris with a body shot.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target.
Norris misses with a body shot
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragomir Savic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
and Savic counters with a straight right hand.
Savic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Savic thuds his shin into the meat of Norris's side.
A low kick from Norris misses
and Savic counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Savic.
Savic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Savic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Savic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Savic looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
As Savic tries to get set, Norris tries to push him back and clinch up but Savic manages to avoid the attempt.
Norris on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Savic's corner calls for a 1-2. Savic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savic. That's going to slow Norris down.
Savic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Savic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris moves out of range as Savic throws a body kick.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Savic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris lands with an overhand left.
Norris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Savic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a push kick but Savic slaps the foot to one side.
Savic throws a chopping leg kick but Norris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savic misses with a body kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Savic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Savic throws a push kick but Norris slaps the foot to one side.
Savic throws a push kick but Norris slaps the foot to one side.
Norris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savic avoids it.
Savic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savic throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Savic slips the punch.
Savic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic lands with a cross.
Norris throws a low kick but Savic avoids it.
Savic staying out of range there.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris looks for the body kick but Savic saw that one coming.
Norris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savic lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
A good leg kick by Savic.
Savic connects with a nice looking jab.
Savic misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Savic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris's knee momentarily.
Savic throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Savic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Norris moves forwards but Savic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norris walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Savic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Savic.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Savic counters with a right hand to the body.
Savic lands with a hook. Norris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Norris misses.
Norris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Norris.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming.
Norris moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Norris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norris duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Savic to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Savic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!

Dragomir Savic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Norris has closed the distance and engaged Paa in a clinch.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paa blocks an elbow strike.
Norris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paa misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris is looking to control Paa's arms but Paa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris lands an elbow just above Paa 's eye.
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Paa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Paa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Norris.
Paa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Paa in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
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 nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris blocks the elbow strike.
Norris tries to break free but Paa pushes him back against the cage.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris takes an elbow to the temple.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norris dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris wants to slow Paa down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris lands a leg kick that knocks Paa off balance momentarily.
A big left from Paa misses.
Paa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Norris.#T3#
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paa avoids the body shot from Norris.
Paa checks the leg kick.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paa avoids a kick to the body.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Paa sees coming a mile off.
Paa ducks right into an uppercut from Norris.
Paa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paa tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Norris misses with a straight left. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Jab by Paa.
A jab lands there for Paa.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Paa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paa.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Norris takes a step back to recover.
Paa misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
As Norris tries to get set, Paa tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Norris wants to clinch.
Norris misses with a low kick as Paa jumps back.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Paa tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Norris swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Norris.
Paa throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Norris.
Paa throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
As Paa backs off Norris throws a huge counter combo but Paa manages to avoid it all.
Paa is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Paa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paa is able to avoid easily.
Norris on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norris replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paa blocks it well.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa digs a good hook to Norris's body.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa connects with a body shot.
Paa tries to clinch up.
Norris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paa counters with a thumping low kick.
Paa tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paa.
Norris throws a leg kick but Paa moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Paa blocks the leg kick.
Norris misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Paa instigates a clinch.
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2##BC2#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris avoids the body shot from Paa.
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!
Paa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paa misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Paa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norris's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mason Norris has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Paa takes a shot to the head.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iso Paa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Paa in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Norris takes an elbow to the temple.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Paa is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Paa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Norris throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Paa misses the target.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paa.#T4#
Paa misses with a low kick.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa digs a good hook to Norris's body.
Paa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paa rather than just go for the knockout.
Norris throws a leg kick but Paa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
A left lands for Paa.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Norris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paa lands with a right hand.
Norris throws a leg kick but Paa sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa checks a low kick from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Norris's cut.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Paa moves away from the strike by Norris.
Paa throws a head kick but Norris moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paa.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paa.
Paa misses with a kick to the body.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa misses with a right hand
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Paa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paa.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris misses with a hook #CL#
and Paa moves into the clinch.
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!
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Norris. #T1#
Paa pushes Norris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris pushes Paa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Paa tries to tie him up.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Paa avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris looks for the body kick but Paa saw that one coming.
Paa checks a low kick from Norris.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Paa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.#CL#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Paa has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris cracks Paa with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paa's brow.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris takes an elbow to the temple.
Paa stalls.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Paa.
Norris takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a low kick but Paa moves out of range easily.
Norris checks the leg kick.
Paa checks a low kick from Norris.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Paa moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Paa lands with a shot to the body.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Paa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paa scores with a jab.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paa cracks Norris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paa swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Norris misses
and Paa counters with a low kick, right behind Norris 's knee.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Good exchange - Paa coming out on top.
Paa takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Paa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris needs to keep his hands up - Paa had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Paa lands the left hand.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Norris throws a push kick but Paa slaps the foot to one side.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Paa scores with a nice right hand.
Paa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paa cracks Norris with a good jab.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris throws a leg kick but Paa moved away.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!

Iso Paa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Nice cross by Norris.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Norris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bolleke duly obliges.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Norris misses.
Bolleke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Bolleke gets a double leg takedown into Norris's guard.
Norris is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolleke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris lands with a cross.
A big left from Norris misses.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. Bolleke catches Norris right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Norris. #TD#
Bolleke feints and as Norris raises his hands in defense, Bolleke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolleke throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolleke's guard. Nice move by Norris!#REVB##SUB#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
Bolleke is trying to keep Norris in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris scores with a spinning back kick!
Norris with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Norris misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Norris looks for the body kick but Bolleke saw that one coming. #T1#
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norris avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Bolleke and move into the clinch position.
Bolleke punishes Norris's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norris was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Norris wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolleke is controlling him.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
Bolleke throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bolleke has a closed guard, preventing Norris from standing up. #SUB#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Bolleke controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself. #SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bolleke trying to control the position.
Bolleke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris won't allow Bolleke to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Norris throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolleke is trying to break free.#BC#
Bolleke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolleke takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norris tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
Norris throws a body kick that misses.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Norris is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Norris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Norris throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Norris.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Norris.
Bolleke moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks Norris with a good jab.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Norris.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range. #T3#
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Bolleke can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Norris throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke with a hook.
Norris jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris scores with a jab.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thomas Bolleke did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris staying out of range there.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norris scrambles back to his feet.
Bolleke dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Bolleke's head and hops out.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
and Norris counters with a series of strikes. Bolleke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Norris throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a takedown but Norris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bolleke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norris thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Norris.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolleke.
Norris throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bolleke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #T2#
Norris is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norris's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolleke throwing shots but Norris is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Norris is working away.
Bolleke trying to mount his opponent but Norris defends it. #SUB#
Bolleke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norris sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Norris is trying to stand up here but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Bolleke seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Norris misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Norris pushes Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
A slapping body kick lands there for Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bolleke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bolleke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Bolleke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bolleke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke trying to control the position but Norris is working away.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Norris is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Norris is trying to get back to his feet.
Bolleke wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Bolleke is trying to ground and pound but Norris uses the momentary lack of control by Bolleke to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Norris won't allow it.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Norris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Bolleke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norris wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Bolleke distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Norris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolleke controls the pace.#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.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Norris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolleke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Bolleke!

Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Parker checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norris thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Parker misses
and Norris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Parker has been cut.
Nice jab there from Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker stalling.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris is trying to stall.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Parker digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Parker stalling.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Norris is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Norris tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Norris lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Norris taking a breather.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Norris is working Parker over against the cage.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Norris being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Parker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Parker.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Norris thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Parker slips under a jab.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Parker rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. #T1#
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Norris slows down the pace here.
Parker is stalling here.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Parker tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off. #CUT2#
Alex Parker's cut is getting worse.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.#T3#
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker takes an elbow to the temple.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Parker tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason Norris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
Parker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
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.
The cut man is working on Alex Parker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norris tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
Norris throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Norris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker checks the leg kick.#T1#
Parker slips under a jab from Norris.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris avoids a kick to the body.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Parker lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Norris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Norris wants to clinch.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norris throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker slips a straight right by Norris.
Parker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norris will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Parker misses with the body kick
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land. #T3#
Norris prevents a body shot from Parker.
Norris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off. #CUT2#
Alex Parker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Parker digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker prevents a body shot from Norris.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Norris.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Norris.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

A less than humble Mason Norris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#822 Fungus v MacArthur     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Norris misses with an uppercut. Guns saw that one coming.
Norris moves away from the strike by Guns.
Guns backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Guns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guns tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris punishes Guns's body with a nice straight punch.
Norris misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Guns misses the target.
Guns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Guns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Guns tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guns there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris slips under a jab from Guns.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guns is out of range and Norris settles back down.
Guns connects with a jab.#CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Guns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Guns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Guns.
Guns scores with a shoulder strike.
Guns presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guns throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Guns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Guns does it's job there.
Norris connects with a leg kick. Guns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Norris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guns lands a front kick.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Guns ducks down to avoid it.
Norris looks for the body kick but Guns saw that one coming.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Guns throws a nice head kick!
Guns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guns throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick
and Guns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guns lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Guns.
Norris lands with a right hand. #CL#
Guns has managed to clinch.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Guns is struggling to control the position.
Guns scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Norris avoiding damage as Guns throws knees to the body.
Norris tries a body shot but Guns blocks it. #BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Guns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns misses with a kick to the body.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guns misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guns throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Nice cross by Guns.
Guns is looking to chop away at Norris's legs.
Guns backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guns lands with a cross.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guns throws out the jab.
Norris lands a body shot.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Guns slips the punch.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Guns moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNorris.
Guns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guns moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guns.
Jab from Norris.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Guns has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land. #T1#
Knees to the body from Guns.
Guns avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guns.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Guns avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Guns tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guns can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Guns controls his hands.
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris looking to stall.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris pushes Guns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Guns blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Norris tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target. #CL#
Guns has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Norris misses.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns lands a nice looking body shot.
Norris scores with a three punch combo!
Norris misses with a body kick.
Guns checks the leg kick.#CL#
Guns clinches with his opponent.
Guns holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3##BC#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris slips a straight right by Guns.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Guns moved out of range.
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Norris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guns throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Guns's front leg but catches the back leg as Guns tries to avoid it.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.#CL#
Guns clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Guns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Norris lands a body shot.
Guns presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Guns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris.#CL#
Guns clinches.
Guns struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Guns.
Guns blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Guns gets through Norris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Guns lands a shoulder strike.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Guns there.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guns duly obliges.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Guns lands but Norris takes it in his stride.
Norris is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guns throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris throws a right hand that Guns ducks under and follows up with a left that Guns also avoids with ease.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Guns is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Norris finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris slips a straight right by Guns.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Guns jabs at Norris's body.#T1#
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guns checks a low kick from Norris.
Guns tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris lands a two punch combo.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Norris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norris throws a head kick but Guns moves out of range.
Norris throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Guns throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
Guns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Guns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Norris's head.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guns throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Guns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guns throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris swinging wildly here.
Norris scores with the left hand. Guns knows he should have avoided that one.
Norris connects with the punch.
Guns scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Guns clinches up with Norris and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Guns.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Guns.
Norris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guns lands a body punch.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Guns controls his hands.
Guns works on Norris's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Guns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Guns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
Guns throws a right hand that misses
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Guns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guns.
Guns misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Guns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Guns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Guns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Guns lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Norris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Norris sizes up Guns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns thumps Norris with a low kick.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
Guns swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Guns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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 Big Guns.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

A less than humble Mason Norris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bunyasarn. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris throws a shot to the body.
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norris cracks Bunyasarn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunyasarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norris misses with a left hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunyasarn blocks a low kick nicely.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris motions for Bunyasarn to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Norris takes one on the button.
Bunyasarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris looks for the body kick but Bunyasarn saw that one coming.
Norris scores with a nice body kick.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunyasarn at a distance.
Bunyasarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris lands with a good body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a double jab.
Bunyasarn slips a jab and a cross from Norris. #T2#
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bunyasarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris scores with a head kick.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.
Norris blocks a head kick by Bunyasarn.
A punch lands to the side of Bunyasarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Bunyasarn.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunyasarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunyasarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a straight right hand.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Norris thuds his right hand into Bunyasarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunyasarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunyasarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Norris scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Bunyasarn working hard to break the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow just above Bunyasarn 's eye.
Bunyasarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunyasarn has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunyasarn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bunyasarn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Norris scores with a jab. Bunyasarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunyasarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Bunyasarn is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Norris is leaning against Bunyasarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn is trying to force a seperation but Norris has the dominant position.#BC#
Bunyasarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bunyasarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunyasarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Bunyasarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Bunyasarn with a nice cross.
Bunyasarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Norris has closed the distance and engaged Bunyasarn in a clinch. #BC#
Bunyasarn breaks from the clinch.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Norris misses with a hook. Bunyasarn ducked under it nicely.
Bunyasarn moves out of range as Norris strikes.#T1#
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris throws out a counter right but Bunyasarn avoids it with no problem.
Bunyasarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Bunyasarn checks it.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bunyasarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris tries to move into range but Bunyasarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a three punch combo that has Norris backing up. Norris nods at Bunyasarn to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Norris is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Bunyasarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris looks for the body kick but Bunyasarn saw that one coming.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris lands the left hand.
Bunyasarn checks the leg kick.#T2#
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunyasarn throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range.
Norris lands a nice shot that snaps Bunyasarn's head back.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris takes a swing at Bunyasarn's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bunyasarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunyasarn takes a step back to recover.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Bunyasarn. #CL2#
Norris darts in and clinches Bunyasarn up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bunyasarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris tries to stall but Bunyasarn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norris lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Bunyasarn wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunyasarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Norris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norris throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Bunyasarn saw it coming and moves away.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight right.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Norris. #T4#
Bunyasarn checks a leg kick nicely.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris throws a right hand that Bunyasarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunyasarn also avoids with ease.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBunyasarn.
Norris throws a head kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris misses with a right hand
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Bunyasarn's leg but Bunyasarn calmly moves out of range.
Bunyasarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Bunyasarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunyasarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris throws a head kick that Bunyasarn semi-blocks.
Norris misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunyasarn misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Bunyasarn finds it's target.#T1#
That kick from Bunyasarn tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norris misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bunyasarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris throws a one two combo.
Bunyasarn slips a straight right by Norris.
It looked like Bunyasarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Bunyasarn misses its intended target.
Norris throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Bunyasarn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris throws a head kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range. #T2#
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Bunyasarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunyasarn blocks a jab.
Bunyasarn is looking for a counter combo.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Bunyasarn there.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Bunyasarn is out of range. #T3#
Bunyasarn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunyasarn takes one on the button.#CL2#
Norris clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris scores with a nice strike.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Bunyasarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyasarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter punch.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris with a jab.#T4#
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunyasarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A right-left combo lands from Bunyasarn.
A low kick from Norris misses #KD#
and Bunyasarn counters with a crisp one two that drops Norris! Bunyasarn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norris to his feet! Norris is in big trouble!
Ananada Bunyasarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunyasarn finish him?
Bunyasarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bunyasarn misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Augustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Augustus misses with a takedown
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris misses the jab.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Norris misses.#TD#
Augustus gets a takedown into half guard.
Augustus thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
Augustus not doing much here.
Augustus trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
Augustus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Augustus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Augustus 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Augustus wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Augustus prevents Norris from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustus .
Norris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Norris.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Augustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Augustus looking to score a takedown here. Norris is defending well but Augustus drives through and ends up in Norris's guard.
Augustus throws a big elbow that misses.
Augustus passes Norris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
Augustus working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Norris tries to kick Augustus off but Augustus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Augustus is keen to just control but Norris is a slippery customer.
Norris pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
Augustus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Augustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norris is just riding it out for now. Augustus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augustus wants to pass to mount but Norris is defending the position.
Augustus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augustus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augustus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Norris is defending well.
Augustus is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Augustus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but Augustus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Norris is staying active underneath Augustus , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augustus wants to pass to mount but Norris is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Augustus dominated that round.
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#
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Norris misses.
Augustus slips under a jab.#TD#
Augustus feints and as Norris raises his hands in defense, Augustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Augustus manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Augustus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Norris is not content to let Augustus control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Norris reverses the position - he's now on top in Augustus 's guard.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing Norris from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Augustus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Augustus has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.
Augustus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Augustus managing to control the position.
Augustus continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Augustus looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Augustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Augustus trying to control the position. #SUB#
Augustus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Augustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Augustus stops Norris from standing up.
Augustus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Augustus trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DJ Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Augustus shoots in and gets a takedown into Norris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Augustus dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Augustus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Augustus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augustus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Norris delivers a nice body kick.
Augustus shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustus . Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.#CL#
Augustus closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is looking for a takedown.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris is leaning against Augustus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Augustus tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Augustus has been cut.#TD#
Augustus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Norris regains guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Augustus passes into half guard. #REVB#
Norris pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Norris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Augustus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Augustus wants a takedown but no success here.
Augustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Augustus jumps guard but Norris stands there with Augustus around his waist. Augustus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Augustus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Augustus , before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris. Norris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Augustus fails to land the takedown.
Augustus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Augustus , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Augustus doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Augustus rather than just go for the knockout.
Augustus fails to land the takedown.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Augustus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
Norris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augustus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Norris enables Augustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Norris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DJ Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Augustus stays in close to Norris's body and controls the position.
Augustus trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Augustus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Augustus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norris for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Norris striking off his back but it's not causing Augustus any problems.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Augustus content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Augustus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Augustus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Augustus !

DJ Augustus very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Beast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beast seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Beast moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.
Norris scores with a nice head shot.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris cracks the inside of Beast's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris blocks a low kick nicely.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Beast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Beast dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.#T1#
Norris misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Norris scores with a shot to the body.
Norris looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Beast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris is looking to escape.
Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beast. #T2##SUB#
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norris sees it coming and defends easily.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beast is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast. #SUB#
Beast is working for a submission of some sort.
Norris tries to kick Beast off but Beast keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Beast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beast scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but Norris defends it.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beast prevents Norris from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beast controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norris connects with a body shot.#T4#
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast goes for a double leg but Norris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Norris continues to drive forward.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beast.
Beast changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beast swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Beast's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Beast feinted with a counter takedown.
Norris throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris thumps Beast with a low kick.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Beast saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beast slips a straight right by Norris.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Beast misses.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Norris scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beast misses with a hook.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beast scores with a nice right hand.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Beast gets tackled into the ropes by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Norris pushes Beast back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Beast stalling. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris tries to counter with a clinch but Beast shakes him off and moves away.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Beast tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris cracks the inside of Beast's front leg. #T3#
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast tries to clinch up.
Beast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.
Beast throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris misses with the combination.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beast takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Norris misses with a head kick.
Beast throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beast tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Beast tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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.
The cut man is working on Dave Beast'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast goes for a double leg but Norris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Norris continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Norris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Norris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Norris coming out on top.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Beast. Those never looked like landing.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris slips under a jab from Beast.
Norris feints a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Norris.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beast drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Beast darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice body kick from Norris.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beast.
A slapping body kick lands there for Norris.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Beast down.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Beast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Beast counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Norris! #ES2#
Norris throws Beast to one side and escapes!
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Norris. #CL2#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Beast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris is pressed up against the ropes. Beast has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Norris settles back down.
Norris thuds a left hand into Beast's body.
Dave Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

A victorious Mason Norris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Sigfridsson wants to clinch
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Sigfridsson.#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sigfridsson blocks the elbow strike.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris gets through Sigfridsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigfridsson lands an elbow just above Norris 's eye.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand.
Sigfridsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Norris with a hook.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sigfridsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sigfridsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Norris has Sigfridsson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sigfridsson's brow.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sigfridsson instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Norris's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris lands an elbow just above Sigfridsson 's eye.
Sigfridsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Sigfridsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Sigfridsson has been cut.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Norris looking to stall.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Sigfridsson avoids it by throwing Norris back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Sigfridsson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Sigfridsson avoids it by throwing Norris back against the ropes. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sigfridsson throws a head kick that misses.
Norris misses with a straight right.
Sigfridsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Sigfridsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Norris.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Sigfridsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris cracks Sigfridsson with a nice body shot.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
Norris taking a breather.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sigfridsson's brow.
Norris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sigfridsson.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Norris. #T2#
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sigfridsson blocks a body shot from Norris.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land. #BC#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Sigfridsson instigates a clinch.
Sigfridsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris stalling in the clinch but Sigfridsson improves position.
Sigfridsson prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson gets through Norris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigfridsson can do to turn this around?
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigfridsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Sigfridsson misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson prevents a body shot from Norris.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris dodges an elbow strike from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigfridsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Norris blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Norris blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Sigfridsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Sigfridsson in his tracks for a moment.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris looking to stall.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris blocking some punches. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris scores with a shot to the body.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Sigfridsson'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##KD#
Norris sends Sigfridsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norris is motioning to the referee to let Sigfridsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sigfridsson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nice body punch from Norris.
Sigfridsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris finish him?#CL2#
Sigfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson misses with a body punch.
Norris cracks Sigfridsson with a nice body shot.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
Clinched against the ropes, Norris lands a big elbow that drops Sigfridsson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sigfridsson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Norris!
A victorious Mason Norris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Madness 21 Moru vs Crab     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
Jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Marsden Jr moves away and avoids it.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden Jr stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Marsden Jr finds it's target.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Marsden Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden Jr. #CL#
Marsden Jr rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norris prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Norris blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Norris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marsden Jr or not.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Norris just leaning against Marsden Jr, taking a breather. #T1#
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Marsden Jr's ribcage. Marsden Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Norris.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marsden Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norris can turn it around.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Marsden Jr dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris leaning against his opponent.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Norris just leaning against Marsden Jr, taking a breather.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr gets through Norris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris is leaning against Marsden Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris. #BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a two punch combo.
Marsden Jr blocks the body kick. #T3#
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Marsden Jr.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
A clash of legs there as Marsden Jr blocks the low kick.
Norris tries a low kick but Marsden Jr avoids it.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Marsden Jr moves away and avoids it.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Norris avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Marsden Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marsden Jr is leaning against Norris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris taking a breather.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsden Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Marsden Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marsden Jr with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Marsden Jr pushes him away.
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris lands a jab to the head.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Marsden Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsden Jr cracks Norris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Marsden Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Marsden Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Brandon Marsden Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris throws a body punch but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marsden Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Marsden Jr's leg but Marsden Jr calmly moves out of range.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Marsden Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris. #BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
A big right from Marsden Jr misses.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Marsden Jr misses the target.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris. #CL2#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marsden Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?#T2#
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Marsden Jr throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Norris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marsden Jr throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsden Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsden Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden Jr moves away.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild combination.
Marsden Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Marsden Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
Marsden Jr slips under a jab.
Marsden Jr thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsden Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris dips to his left and cracks Marsden Jr with an uppercut!
Marsden Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marsden Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Norris seems unphased.
Norris misses with a low kick as Marsden Jr jumps back.
Marsden Jr lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden Jr throws out the jab.
Norris tries to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris is looking to chop away at Marsden Jr's legs.
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Marsden Jr scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Marsden Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Norris feints a counter leg kick.
Marsden Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Marsden Jr down.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Marsden Jr's belly button to the back.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris off the cage and back into range.
Marsden Jr cracks Norris with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden Jr's shoulder, as Marsden Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden Jr blocks a head kick by Norris.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Norris slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild combination.
Marsden Jr lands with a cross.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Norris slips under a jab.
Norris misses the jab.
Marsden Jr checks the leg kick.#T1#
Donk. Marsden Jr catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Marsden Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris lands a lovely overhand right.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris takes a swing at Marsden Jr's ribcage but misses.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
As Norris looks to move away, Marsden Jr throws a big counter combo but Norris just gets out of the way.
Norris scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Marsden Jr gets a clinch.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris stalling.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandon Marsden Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris misses with some punches.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norris lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris blocking some punches.
A short right from Marsden Jr on the inside. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Norris rushes Marsden Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris lands a left hand.
A short left from Marsden Jr.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Good body shot from Marsden Jr.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Marsden Jr in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Marsden Jr has been cut.#BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Marsden Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr is looking to counter punch.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Marsden Jr misses with a body shot.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsden Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Marsden Jr digs a good body shot into Norris's ribs.
Jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Norris seems unphased.
Norris throws a body punch but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Marsden Jr digs a good body shot into Norris's ribs.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris scores with the left hand. Marsden Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden Jr moves out of range as Norris strikes.
It looked like Marsden Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norris.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand right.
Marsden Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden Jr avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden Jr is just out of range.
Marsden Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden Jr cracks Norris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marsden Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand right.
Marsden Jr moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden Jr 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!

Brandon Marsden Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I ain't surprised'.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 10     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019
#R1#
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Jab by Mitchell.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris throws a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Mitchell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Norris punishes Mitchell's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Norris.#CL2#
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head. #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Norris. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Mitchell cracks Norris with a good jab.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Mitchell as he connects with a hook.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Norris. #CL2#
Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris has Mitchell pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Norris.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell blocks a leg kick.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Norris tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
Travis Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
Norris digs a good hook to Mitchell's body.
Mitchell shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Norris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell'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#
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Norris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Norris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Norris. #TD#
Mitchell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Norris regains guard immediately.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Norris wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Norris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell is controlling Norris's posture.
Mitchell controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
Norris is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell.
Norris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Norris needs to keep his hands up - Mitchell had a free shot at his head there.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris blocks the body kick.
Mason Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Mitchell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Norris throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mitchell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Norris throws a leg kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mitchell throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris momentarily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Norris.
Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Norris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norris scores with a shot to the body.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL2#
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mitchell pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##TD#
Mitchell has picked Norris up - he's going for a ride! Mitchell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Norris is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norris's head.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norris defending well though. #SUB#
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Norris defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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 Travis Mitchell.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

A very excited looking Mason Norris 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.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 5     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019
#R1#
Horn tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn connects with a high kick. #CL#
Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn tries to break free but Norris pushes him back against the cage.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Norris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris lands an elbow just above Horn 's eye.
Horn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
Norris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris lands an elbow just above Horn 's eye.
Horn looking for a takedown.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Horn's head. #ROC#
Horn is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jon Horn's cut even more.
Horn is pressed against the cage. Norris pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Horn! Two more big strikes from Norris and Horn crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mason Norris!
A very excited looking Mason Norris 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.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 3     
Date:   Sep 04, 2019
#R1#
Marsden Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Marsden Jr rushes Norris and presses him up against the cage.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr is working Norris over against the cage.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here. #T1#
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
Norris blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
A short right from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr letting Norris take a breather here.
Norris misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris tries to work over Marsden Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Norris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Marsden Jr. #T2#
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
Marsden Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
Good body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Marsden Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Norris blocks a punch 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!
Marsden Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marsden Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsden Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marsden Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris momentarily.
Marsden Jr is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it. #CL2#
Marsden Jr clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
Norris is looking to control Marsden Jr's arms but Marsden Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris has his back to the cage.
A short right from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris is trying to break free.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris tries to stall but Marsden Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marsden Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Marsden Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
Marsden Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Norris! More strikes from Marsden Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Norris lies dazed against the cage as Marsden Jr celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Marsden Jr!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden Jr took to the microphone: 'I ain't surprised'.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2019
#R1#
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher works the jab nicely.
Norris on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Gallagher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gallagher lands a nice uppercut.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Gallagher tries to tie him up.
Gallagher is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Norris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Norris throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.#CL#
Norris gets a clinch.
Norris pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Gallagher is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Gallagher has been cut.
Norris avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris slowing the pace effectively.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Norris avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gallagher's brow.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands a right hand.
Gallagher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris blocks an elbow strike from Gallagher. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris blocks an elbow strike from Gallagher. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Norris clinches.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Norris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gallagher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Gallagher coming out on top.
Norris tries to work over Gallagher's front leg with a kick but Gallagher checks it.
Gallagher misses with a left hand
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Gallagher rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gallagher lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Mason Norris has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Norris misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Gallagher digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norris's brow.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Gallagher will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris is out of range.
Norris misses with a body shot
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab.
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris darts in trying to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Norris scores with a hook.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gallagher is out of range and Norris settles back down.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
Gallagher cracks Norris with a good jab.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Despite the aggression on Gallagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Norris forces Gallagher back against the cage and clinches.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Gallagher stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
It looked like Norris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Norris punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Gallagher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallagher jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well.
Gallagher thumps Norris with a low kick.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris throws a big counter combination but Gallagher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gallagher thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gallagher finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Gallagher throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gallagher thinking.
Norris lands with a right hand. #T3#
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Gallagher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Norris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Gallagher connects with the punch.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallagher sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gallagher sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris throws a right hand that Gallagher ducks under and follows up with a left that Gallagher also avoids with ease.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Gallagher blocks the low kick.#T4#
Gallagher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gallagher's head backwards.
Norris looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
A nice side step and Gallagher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher connects with a looping right hand.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Gallagher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gallagher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallagher.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Gallagher.
Gallagher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gallagher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gallagher checks it well.
Gallagher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gallagher connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gallagher has managed to clinch.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow just above Gallagher 's eye.
Norris stalling.
Norris lands an elbow inside.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #T1#
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Norris tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher lands a really nice looking cross but Norris seems unphased.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Norris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target. #CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Gallagher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gallagher scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallagher is looking to control Norris's arms but Norris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gallagher has his back to the cage.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
Norris lands an elbow just above Gallagher 's eye.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gallagher's defenses.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
Gallagher's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Gallagher in his tracks for a moment.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
Gallagher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Norris shrugs off.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the head.
Gallagher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Gallagher is rocked!
Gallagher throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gallagher cracks Norris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Gallagher.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Frank Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot lands for Gallagher.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gallagher 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!

During a confident post fight interview, Frank Gallagher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Madness 7: HW CC Final     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Robbins is just out of range.
Robbins misses with a takedown
and Norris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Robbins moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robbins's head.
Robbins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbins looks winded!
Robbins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Robbins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Norris gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Norris!
After winning the bout, Mason Norris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Anvile is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris with a nice cross.
Anvile has a takedown stuffed.
Norris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anvile's hands.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anvile finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.#T1#
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anvile's knee momentarily.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anvile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Anvile sees coming a mile off.
Anvile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Norris.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Anvile lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris throws a sloppy body shot
and Anvile counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.#CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris avoiding damage.
Norris pushes off an throws an elbow but Anvile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anvile defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris is looking to clinch but Anvile is avoiding it.
Anvile avoids the body shot from Norris.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anvile, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris taking a breather.
Norris working aggressively here. #BC2#
Anvile breaks the clinch.
Norris clobbers Anvile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anvile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Anvile slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Norris misses with a low kick as Anvile jumps back.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anvile counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Anvile tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Norris has managed to clinch.
Anvile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Anvile trying to stall but Norris improves his position. #BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvile's brow.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
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#
Anvile gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris throws a hook but Anvile avoids it easily.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Anvile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anvile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anvile.
Norris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Anvile tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.#T1#
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anvile's defenses.
Come on Norris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anvile pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anvile blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Anvile breaks the clinch.
Anvile tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Norris finds it's target.
Norris cracks Anvile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Anvile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris misses with a body shot. #CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Anvile controls his hands.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris is pressed up against the cage. Anvile has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Anvile avoids it.
Anvile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anvile checks a leg kick nicely.
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD2#
Anvile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anvile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris is pushing Anvile's head away, looking to escape. Anvile manages to hold on to the position though.
Anvile throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anvile working the ground and pound.
Anvile throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anvile misses with the ground and pound.
Norris parries the strikes from Anvile easily there. Anvile is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norris to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Anvile is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anvile working the strikes but Norris uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Anvile is looking for a kimura but Norris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anvile to get the leverage.
Norris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anvile.
Anvile throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris can't keep his opponent in guard - Anvile advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anvile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Anvile's head.#CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.#BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anvile scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anvile slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Anvile wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away.
Norris slips a straight right by Anvile.#T1##CL#
Anvile gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Anvile drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Anvile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Anvile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anvile.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.#BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Anvile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anvile's brow.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Anvile in his tracks for a moment.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris wants to clinch
and Anvile counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Anvile feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Norris.#T3#
Anvile fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Anvile back into the cage.
Anvile can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anvile.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Anvile controls the action.
Anvile trying to control the position but instead, Norris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anvile into the cage.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Anvile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anvile swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris lands with an overhand left.
Jack Anvile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Lucan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucan closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucan tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Lucan.
A jab lands there for Lucan.#CL#
Norris pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Lucan avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing. #CL#
Norris has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris keeps control of Lucan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan looks to land a body kick but Norris moved away.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucan blocks the elbow strike.
Norris tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan tries to break free but Norris pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lucan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Lucan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucan controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SU#
Norris gets to his feet. Lucan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
A left lands for Norris.
Lucan throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Lucan scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Norris is controlling him.
Norris avoiding damage.
Norris lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Lucan lands with a right hand. #CL#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Norris.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucan's elbow.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
Lucan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucan's defenses.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Norris is controlling him.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucan struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Lucan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucan's elbow.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucan is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4##BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan slips under a jab.
Lucan feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan 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 Lucan off to one side.
Norris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lucan avoids it.
Norris's corner calls for a 1-2. Norris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Lucan throws a counter combo.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucan moves away.
Lucan slips a jab from Norris.
Norris misses the jab.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucan misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Lucan was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucan shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Norris walks into a jab.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Lucan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucan moves away.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris misses with some punches. #BC2#
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
Lucan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucan moves to clinch but Norris breaks away
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lucan tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Lucan breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lucan.
Lucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucan throws a counter combo.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Lucan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lucan showed some decent athleticism there.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Norris wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Lucan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Lucan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucan.
Lucan throws a strike but Norris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucan postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucan throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Lucan throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Lucan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Norris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwin Lucan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucan wants to stand up but Norris is controlling him.
Lucan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwin Lucan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Norris. #T4#
Lucan tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lucan gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow just above Lucan 's eye.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Lucan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwin Lucan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Lucan tries to circle away but Norris has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris throws a series of punches but Lucan avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Lucan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lucan tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Norris.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucan, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lucan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Lucan tries to circle away but Norris has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan is looking for a takedown.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lucan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris prevents Lucan from moving into mount.
Lucan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norris sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Norris pushes Lucan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lucan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lucan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Lucan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Norris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Norris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucan can do to turn this around?
Lucan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Lucan stalls from top position.
Lucan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Norris works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucan.
Norris is not content to let Lucan control the position.#T2#
Lucan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucan throws a strike but Norris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucan throwing strikes but missing.
Norris wants to stand but Lucan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Norris pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris is stalling here. #T3#
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris prevents Lucan from breaking the clinch.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action. #BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lucan drives through and clinches with Norris against the cage.
Norris cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
Lucan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Norris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucan up against the cage.
Lucan wants to break free but Norris has control.
Lucan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Edwin Lucan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!

Mason Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness 1: Reawakening     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
Norris throws a head kick but Branch moves out of range.
Norris avoids a kick to the body.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branch.
Branch blocks the body kick.
Branch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Branch throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Branch slips under a jab.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branch throws a head kick that misses.
Norris looks for the body kick but Branch saw that one coming.
Norris wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Branch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Branch avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Branch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Branch blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Branch misses. #T1#
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branch manages to avoid it.
Norris lands a jab to Branch's midsection.#CL2#
Norris closes the distance and pushes Branch back into the cage.
Norris lands a shoulder strike.
Branch is looking for a takedown.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branch goes for a takedown attempt but Norris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branch throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Branch.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branch misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Norris misses its intended target.
Branch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris.#ROC2#
Branch is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Branch's jaw. Branch's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Norris does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Norris!
A relieved looking Mason Norris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2019
#R1#
Bellum slips a straight right by Norris.
Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Bellum.
Bellum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Norris is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bellum takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Norris forces Bellum back against the cage and clinches.
Bellum has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bellum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Bellum is out of range.
Bellum slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Bellum throws a right hand that misses
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bellum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris misses with a double jab
and Bellum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norris's knee momentarily.
Norris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Norris looks to land a right hand but Bellum moved out of range.
Bellum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Bellum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norris swings for the body but Bellum moves out of range.
That kick from Bellum tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bellum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris rather than just go for the knockout.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a slapping body shot.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
and Bellum counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris wants to clinch.#T2#
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bellum breaks from the clinch.
Bellum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Bellum thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Bellum throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris. #BC2#
Bellum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Bellum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris backing away here, and Bellum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bellum lands a slapping body shot.
Norris tries to clinch but Bellum moves away
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellum throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bellum.
Bellum connects with a body shot that sends Norris's belly button to the back.
Norris misses with a hook
and Bellum counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Bellum gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Bellum scores with a nice hook to 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!
Bellum misses with a body punch.
Bellum blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellum lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellum.
Bellum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellum wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it. #BC2#
Bellum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bellum misses with a wild body shot.
Bellum lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.
Bellum defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Bellum is out of range.
Bellum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Norris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Norris misses with an uppercut
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Norris forces Bellum back against the cage and clinches.
Bellum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Bellum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Norris misses with a straight right.
Norris tries to clinch
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Norris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bellum.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Bellum moves away and avoids it.
Bellum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
An inside leg kick lands from Bellum.
That kick from Bellum tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris closes the distance but Bellum moves to the side
and Bellum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellum moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellum slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bellum lands with a cross.
Bellum dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
Norris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris misses with a combination
and Bellum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses.
Bellum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris looks to land a combination but Bellum avoids it well.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris misses the shot to the body.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
As Norris backs off Bellum throws a huge counter combo but Norris manages to avoid it all.
Chris Bellum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris misses with a lunging right hand
and Bellum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Bellum slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris misses with a combination
and Bellum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellum lands a nice shot that snaps Norris's head back.
Bellum jabs Norris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris throws the left hand but Bellum avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Bellum lands.
Norris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bellum scores with a leg kick.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bellum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellum, right into the meat. #CL#
Norris forces Bellum back against the cage and clinches.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bellums head. #BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris misses with an uppercut
and Bellum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Bellum moved out of range nicely.
Bellum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bellum connects with a leg kick. Norris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellum circles away.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bellum to counter with a crisp jab.
Bellum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris looks to clinch
and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Bellum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bellum stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Bellum blocks a head kick by Norris.
Bellum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bellum throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bellum throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellum.
Norris misses with a hook.
Bellum lands with a good body shot.
Bellum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bellum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bellum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellum throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris misses the target.
Norris lands with a straight right. Bellum didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellum scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bellum.
Bellum scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bellum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bellum lands an overhand right.
Bellum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris momentarily.
Bellum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris darts in trying to clinch
and Bellum counters with a nice body shot.
Norris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Bellum ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Bellum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bellum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.#CL#
Bellum tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bellum blocking some punches.
Bellum has Norris pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norris as Bellum tries to tie him up.
Bellum pushes Norris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bellum breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellum, right into the meat. #CL#
Norris has Bellum up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bellum lands with a light punch inside.
Norris working aggressively here. #BC#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Bellum ducks down to avoid it.
Norris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bellum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Norris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris tries to clinch but Bellum moves out of range.
Bellum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bellum lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bellum lands with a right hand.
Bellum takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris tries to clinch up
and Bellum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Norris is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bellum to counter with a crisp jab.
Bellum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norris takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bellum connects with a leg kick. Norris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bellum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards. #BC2#
Bellum breaks the clinch.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Bellum moves away and avoids it.
Norris throws a head kick but Bellum moves out of range.
Bellum is trying to counter with his kicks.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Bellum counters with a leg kick.
Norris misses with a right hand
and Bellum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bellum scores with a head kick.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Bellum counters with a crisp one two that drops Norris! Bellum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norris to his feet! Norris is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris tries to clinch
and Bellum counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Bellum counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Bellum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Bellum coming out on top.
BOOM! Bellum lands a beautiful left hook that drops Norris. Norris tries to recover but Bellum is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Norris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bellum!
An out of breath Chris Bellum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 30, 2019
#R1#
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipowicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Norris's head coaches at 805 Beast's House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Filipowicz misses with a head kick.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Norris slips under a jab from Filipowicz.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filipowicz backwards.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filipowicz lands with a right to the head.
Filipowicz can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filipowicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filipowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Filipowicz avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Filipowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Norris misses with the head strike. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Filipowicz blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Filipowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Filipowicz blocks the elbow strike.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz is working Norris over against the cage.
Filipowicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipowicz lands with a light punch inside.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Norris prevents a body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Filipowicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Filipowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Filipowicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norris up against the cage.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filipowicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filipowicz misses with a body punch.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Filipowicz's head.
Filipowicz blocks an uppercut.
Filipowicz works on Norris's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Filipowicz lands with a right to the head.
Filipowicz working aggressively here. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Norris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipowicz digs a good body shot into Norris's ribs.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a nice body shot.
Filipowicz dodges the punch combination from Norris.
A little jabbing left from Filipowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Norris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipowicz scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris misses with a left hand
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Filipowicz.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
Norris drops his hands momentarily and Filipowicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Filipowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipowicz lands a head kick. Norris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Norris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filipowicz.
A big right from Filipowicz misses.
Norris scores with the left hand. Filipowicz knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Filipowicz scores with a jab. Norris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Filipowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipowicz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Filipowicz looking to stall.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Filipowicz.
A hook to the body from Filipowicz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Filipowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris tries to work over Filipowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Norris.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filipowicz's brow.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipowicz controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a right hand.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Filipowicz controls the action.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Filipowicz misses with some punches.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike.
Filipowicz digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Norris tries to work over Filipowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Filipowicz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Filipowicz. #T2#
Filipowicz is stalling here.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Filipowicz controls the action.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Filipowicz's defenses.
Filipowicz avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Filipowicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipowicz blocks an elbow strike.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Michal Filipowicz has been cut.
Filipowicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Filipowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Filipowicz pushes Norris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Filipowicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Norris. #T3#
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Norris works on Filipowicz's body with a couple of short punches.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
Filipowicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipowicz.
A short right from Norris. #BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipowicz lands with a cross.
Norris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filipowicz backs up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
enabling Filipowicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipowicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filipowicz connects with a high kick.
Norris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Filipowicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Norris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris throws a series of punches but Filipowicz avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Filipowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipowicz scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Filipowicz scores with a one two! Norris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Norris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz lands a body shot.
Filipowicz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of Norris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Filipowicz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Filipowicz looks to land a combination. Norris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norris lands a lovely overhand right.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norris misses with a right hand
and Filipowicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Filipowicz misses with a hook.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filipowicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipowicz lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
Filipowicz scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Norris is rocked!
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filipowicz lands a body shot.
Filipowicz cracks Norris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norris misses with a jab to the body
and Filipowicz counters with a crisp right that sends Norris to the canvas! Filipowicz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
An out of breath Michal Filipowicz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL 207     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rand doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Rand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris thumps Rand with a low kick.
Rand walks into a stiff left hand from Norris.#CUT2#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Rand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris cracks Rand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Rand tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Rand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Ayn Rand's cut is getting worse.
Norris throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rand colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Norris as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rand is left battered and dazed whilst Norris and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Norris!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Norris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 29, 2018
#R1#
Rampage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Rampage avoids the body shot from Norris.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Rampage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rampage.
Norris wants to stand and escape but Rampage is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Norris is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Rampage has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Norris taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lewis Rampage!
Lewis Rampage gave a mention to Devotion Energy Inc (Laundry)(Flights) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Nahtic vs Poirier     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Ward lands an elbow.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward tries to score with some ground and pound. Norris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ward scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Ward scoring with punches and elbows.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norris tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Ward are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ward connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norris some visible discomfort.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is putting a hurting on Norris here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Norris is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Norris taking a bit of punishment here - Ward scoring with strikes.
Ward scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Norris is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ward can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
Max Ward decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Mac Airt vs Norris     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Norris throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Norris.#T1#
Mac Airt with a jab.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Norris.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.#KD#
Mac Airt drops Norris with a beautiful combination! Norris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mac Airt is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Norris is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.#KD#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Norris crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Norris back to his feet!
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
BOOM! Mac Airt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Norris. Norris tries to recover but Mac Airt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Norris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.

 

Event: Greene vs Vonshredder     
Date:   Aug 12, 2018
#R1##CL#
Oggleberry-Pip gets a clinch.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oggleberry-Pip backwards.
Oggleberry-Pip blocks a body shot from Norris.
Oggleberry-Pip takes a shot to the head.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oggleberry-Pip prevents a body shot from Norris.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oggleberry-Pip swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oggleberry-Pips head.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch.
Oggleberry-Pip defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oggleberry-Pip.
A big right from Norris misses.
It looked like Oggleberry-Pip wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oggleberry-Pip throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
Oggleberry-Pip moves into the clinch successfully.
Oggleberry-Pip throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Oggleberry-Pip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oggleberry-Pip backwards.
Oggleberry-Pip is breathing heavily.
Norris tries to work over Oggleberry-Pip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oggleberry-Pip's brow.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Oggleberry-Pip throws a head punch that misses.
Norris is leaning against Oggleberry-Pip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Oggleberry-Pip controls his hands.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oggleberry-Pip has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oggleberry-Pip.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris misses with some punches.
Oggleberry-Pip blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Oggleberry-Pip misses the target.
Norris cracks a nice hook into Oggleberry-Pip's ribs.
Norris misses with a looping left.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oggleberry-Pip manages to avoid it.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oggleberry-Pip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oggleberry-Pip seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Norris clobbers Oggleberry-Pip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Oggleberry-Pip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with a looping left.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Oggleberry-Pip is just out of range.
Norris thuds a left hand into Oggleberry-Pip's body.
Oggleberry-Pip cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Oggleberry-Pip moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Oggleberry-Pip misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oggleberry-Pip throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip cracks Norris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oggleberry-Pip walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oggleberry-Pip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris works Oggleberry-Pip's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Norris cracks Oggleberry-Pip with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Oggleberry-Pip looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Norris finish him? #ROC2#
Oggleberry-Pip is rocked!
Oggleberry-Pip drops his hands momentarily. Norris doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Oggleberry-Pip staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Oggleberry-Pip doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Norris!
Mason Norris is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mason Norris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Norbert Oggleberry-Pip was interviewed post fight and said 'Aiming higher fight after fight as my fans keep supporting me.'.

 

Event: Heated Rivals #1     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rekis misses with a two punch combination.
Norris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Norris is looking to chop away at Rekis's legs.
Norris looks to land a combination but Rekis avoids it well.
Rekis lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Norris.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rekis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Rekis wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Rekis's ribcage. Rekis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rekis has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris pushes Rekis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Rekis's ribcage. Rekis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris pushes Rekis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rekis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norris lands a damaging elbow.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris lands an elbow inside that Rekis shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Rekis blocks an elbow strike.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris. #BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Rekis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rekis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norris tries to avoid it but Rekis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norris to the ground. Norris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rekis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rekis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris throws a leg kick but Rekis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rekis checks a low kick from Norris.#T3#
Jab from Norris.
Norris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Norris has Rekis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rekis is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Rekis into the ropes.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rekiss head.
Rekis is looking to control Norris's arms but Norris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rekis has his back to the ropes.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rekis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rekis blocks a body shot from Norris. #BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rekis. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Norris has knocked Rekis down with a huge combo! Norris steps away and waves a wobbly Rekis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#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!#CL2#
Norris has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Rekis breaks the clinch.
Rekis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Norris lands.
Rekis moves away from the strike by Norris.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rekis doesn't seem bothered though.
Rekis darts in looking for a takedown but Norris gets double underhooks and turns Rekis into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rekis misses with a takedown
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rekis is breathing heavily.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rekis misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Rekis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekis doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris lands a nice hook to Rekis's body. Rekis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rekis tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Norris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rekis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Rekis off the ropes and back into range.
Rekis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rekis. Rekis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rekis moves away.
Rekis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Norris tests Rekis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Rekis is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Norris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rekis doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Rekis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Norris! Rekis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Norris!
A relieved looking Mason Norris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
John Rekis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 11, 2018
#R1#
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.#CL2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #ROC2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #TD#
Norris tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#SU#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #TD#
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!#T4#
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Norris wants to control but James postures up.
Norris is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
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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