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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 344 p4p, 217 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 53 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Andreev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norris has passed into half guard!
Norris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andreev to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Norris forces Andreev back against the cage and clinches.
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!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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