PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Norman (ranked 2619 p4p, 3384 weight class) and Terrence Gordy (ranked 217 p4p, 266 weight class). Mark Norman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Norman
vs
Gordy

173 cm
19
145
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
26
145
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Gordy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Norman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norman lands in his opponent's guard.

Gordy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.

Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gordy working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordy is keeping the position for now.

Gordy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman wants to control from the top but Gordy keeps moving.

Gordy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gordy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norman trying to control from half guard but Gordy is working away.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norman moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gordy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gordy tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Norman wants to finish this one by submission but Gordy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norman.
Gordy is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordy has given up his back here. Will Norman look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Norman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordy for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Norman is persistently looking for the submission but Gordy is defending it well.
Norman controlling from the back.
Norman has the hooks in. Gordy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gordy is in bad spot here.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gordy doesn't escape.
Norman is not going to allow Gordy to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Gordy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Norman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Norman not allowing Gordy to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Norman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gordy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Norman dominated that round.
That's time! Norman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gordy is looking to clinch but Norman is avoiding it.

Gordy gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.

Gordy has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is pushing down on Gordy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordy is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Norman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gordy actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordy trying to control from the bottom.

Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Norman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norman.

Norman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordy defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gordy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordy keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman passes Gordy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordy is trying to maintain the position but Norman is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordy is in trouble now - Norman has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordy.
Norman trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman postures up.
Gordy can't keep his opponent in guard - Norman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordy is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordy is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman wants to free his trapped foot but Gordy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gordy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Norman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordy is just riding it out for now. Norman eventually gives up the hold.

Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Norman 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. And we move into the final round!

Gordy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norman to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Gordy is keeping the position.

Gordy is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norman advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordy looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Norman seems content to control.

Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Gordy is defending against the submission attempts here by Norman.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gordy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norman trying to control but Gordy is working from the bottom.

Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norman sitting in guard here, content to control.

Gordy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norman defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman advances to half guard.

Gordy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gordy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Norman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordy sees it coming and defends easily.
Norman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mark Norman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Norman moves nicely into side control.
Gordy is not content to let Norman control the position.
Norman works to advance to full mount. Gordy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Norman working for a guillotine from mount but Gordy is in no mood to give up.
Gordy tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordy keeps trying to improve his position.

Norman working for a submission but Gordy is keeping him at bay.
Terrence Gordy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Norman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norman 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Norman!
A relieved looking Mark Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.