PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Chipidris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norris
vs
Chipidris

185 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Chipidris!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chipidris.

Norris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Norris thows a huge punch but Chipidris dodges it nicely.
Chipidris misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris slows the pace down in half guard.
Chipidris trying to control but Norris postures up.
Norris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chipidris is trying to stand back up but Norris is controlling him
Norris is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chipidris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norris.
Chipidris tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris wants to free his trapped foot but Chipidris is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Chipidris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Norris wants to control from the top but Chipidris keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is pushing down on Chipidris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chipidris is fighting to maintain full guard but Norris has managed to sneak the leg through.

Chipidris looking for submissions off his back.
Chipidris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Norris blocks the strikes from Chipidris.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris blocks the strikes from Chipidris.
Norris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chipidris!
Chipidris is working to get back to half guard.
Chipidris swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Norris looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Chipidris wants to hold on but Norris pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris controlling the position easily from mount.
Chipidris tries to lock up and control but Norris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chipidris is squirming around, avoiding Norris's attempts to control the action.
Chipidris is trying desperately to improve position.
Chipidris tries to hold on but Norris postures up.
Norris controlling from mount.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chipidris on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris lands a big elbow.
Norris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chipidris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chipidris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chipidris is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Norris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chipidris doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Chipidris wants the takedown. Norris is fighting it off but Chipidris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Norris's guard against the cage.
Chipidris preventing the sweep.

Norris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Norris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chipidris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chipidris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Norris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chipidris's guard.
Chipidris looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipidris pulls Norris in close to prevent any damage.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chipidris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norris controls the pace.
Chipidris keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.

Chipidris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Chipidris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chipidris swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Chipidris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris looking to sit in guard and control but Chipidris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris is trying to keep Chipidris in close.
Chipidris trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chipidris with a poor takedown

and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Billy Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Chipidris.
Chipidris wants to control but Norris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Norris.
Norris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chipidris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norris content to control rather than advance.

Norris is working for a submission of some sort.
Norris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipidris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chipidris doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Norris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Norris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chipidris is looking for a sweep. Norris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris wants to control but Chipidris is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Norris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Norris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billy Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chipidris looks for a takedown but Norris sprawls well.
Chipidris with a poor takedown

and Norris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chipidris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billy Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norris trying to control but Chipidris is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipidris throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norris trying to control but Chipidris is working from the bottom.
Chipidris wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.

Chipidris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.

Chipidris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Norris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chipidris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Norris stays in close to Chipidris's body and controls the position.
Chipidris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norris stands and throws Chipidris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chipidris is trying to improve his position.
Chipidris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Norris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipidris is squirming around, avoiding Norris's attempts to control the action.
Chipidris wants to control but Norris is having none of it.
Chipidris throwing hammer fists to the chest of Norris. What's that going to do exactly?
Chipidris is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Chipidris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Norris working for a guillotine from mount but Chipidris is in no mood to give up.
Chipidris tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.

Norris wants to finish this one by submission but Chipidris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chipidris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norris looking to control but Chipidris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Norris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Norris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Norris tries to control but Chipidris wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipidris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boris Chipidris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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