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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angus McDougall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris scores with a kick to the body.
Norris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDougall looks gassed!
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 moves into the clinch successfully.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris stalling against the cage.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris forces McDougall back against the cage and clinches.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris tries to clinch there but McDougall circles away.
Norris thumps McDougall with a low kick.
Norris closes the distance and pushes McDougall back into the cage.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris pushes McDougall up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norris - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris stalls.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDougall's head.
It looks like Angus McDougall has been cut.
Norris instigates a clinch.
Norris digs a right hand into McDougall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDougall's gas tank.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris moves into range and clinches up with McDougall.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by McDougall.
Norris closes the distance and pushes McDougall back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDougall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris has McDougall up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Norris.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris rushes McDougall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDougall is trying to drag Norris to the mat but Norris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McDougall.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris has closed the distance and engaged McDougall in a clinch.
Norris lands a body shot.
McDougall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris tries to clinch but McDougall moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for McDougall with that takedown attempt.
Norris darts in and clinches McDougall up against the cage.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDougall working aggressively here.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris taking a breather.
Norris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
McDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDougall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris wants to clinch up but McDougall keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougall fails to land the takedown.
Tony Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus McDougall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDougall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for McDougall on that attempt.
McDougall shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris clinches.
Norris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris is leaning against McDougall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDougalls head.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougall throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDougall can do to turn this around?
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDougall, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McDougall.
Norris digs a right hand into McDougall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDougall's gas tank.
Norris slowing the pace effectively.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McDougall misses the target.
McDougall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDougall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris rushes McDougall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougall circles away quickly and effectively.
McDougall drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDougall wants to stand but Norris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDougall on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
McDougall stands and throws Norris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall works to advance to full mount. Norris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McDougall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Norris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Norris and McDougall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McDougall trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDougall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDougall tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus McDougall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDougall misses with a wild combination.
McDougall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDougall shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Norris.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris lets loose with a powerful body kick. McDougall will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDougall takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris closes the distance and pushes McDougall back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norris.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
McDougall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris tries a body shot but McDougall blocks it.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
McDougall misses with a combination
and Norris moves into the clinch.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus McDougall.
McDougall tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
McDougall has a takedown stuffed.
McDougall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris clinches with his opponent.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougall misses with a takedown attempt - Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDougall, pushing him back against the cage.
Norris has McDougall pressed against the cage.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDougall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDougall fails to pull guard.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris takes the fight into the clinch.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougall misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDougall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angus McDougall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDougall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tony Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDougall looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDougall counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
Norris clinches up against the cage.
McDougall wants to break free but Norris has control.
Norris stalling the fight.
McDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
McDougall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDougall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris drives through and clinches with McDougall against the cage.
A short left from Norris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDougall.
Norris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Tony Norris!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Tony Norris!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Tony Norris!
Tony Norris wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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