PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Norris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

deGrasse Tyson
vs
Norris

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. deGrasse Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
deGrasse Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norris.
Norris tries for a takedown but deGrasse Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but deGrasse Tyson swivels and escapes.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
deGrasse Tyson misses the jab.
Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

deGrasse Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
deGrasse Tyson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Norris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
deGrasse Tyson throwing strikes but Norris manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
deGrasse Tyson is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris wants to control but deGrasse Tyson is keeping him busy.

Norris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but deGrasse Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
deGrasse Tyson is looking for a sweep.
deGrasse Tyson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
deGrasse Tyson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norris's back!
deGrasse Tyson keeps control of the position easily here as Norris tries to buck him off.

Norris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson missing with strikes from the back.
deGrasse Tyson missing with strikes.
deGrasse Tyson biding his time, controlling Norris.
deGrasse Tyson avoiding Norris 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Norris.
deGrasse Tyson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris trying to control the action but deGrasse Tyson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Norris tries to clinch
letting deGrasse Tyson counter with a right hand.
deGrasse Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Norris closes the distance and clinches up with deGrasse Tyson, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes deGrasse Tyson against the cage but deGrasse Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from deGrasse Tyson misses.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
deGrasse Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
deGrasse Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris shoots in but deGrasse Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris shoots for a double leg takedown but deGrasse Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Norris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris blocks a head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris is trying hard to land a takedown here. deGrasse Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norris is breathing heavily.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has deGrasse Tyson pinned against the cage. deGrasse Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from deGrasse Tyson.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and deGrasse Tyson moves out of range easily.
Norris fails to land the takedown.

deGrasse Tyson has managed to clinch.
Norris has deGrasse Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. deGrasse Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norris tries to break the clinch but deGrasse Tyson is controlling the position.
Norris avoiding damage as deGrasse Tyson throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Norris prevents a body shot from deGrasse Tyson.
Norris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norris avoiding damage as deGrasse Tyson throws knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a left hand.

deGrasse Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Norris checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from deGrasse Tyson misses.

deGrasse Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deGrasse Tyson missing with knees to the body.

deGrasse Tyson gets control of Norris's arms and successfully pulls guard. deGrasse Tyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
deGrasse Tyson has Norris pulled in close to control his posture.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but deGrasse Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
deGrasse Tyson controlling Norris's posture.
deGrasse Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norris wants to control from the top but deGrasse Tyson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norris is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Norris leaves deGrasse Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
deGrasse Tyson throws a low kick but Norris avoids it.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. deGrasse Tyson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
deGrasse Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws a leg kick but Norris moved away.
Norris tries to bum rush deGrasse Tyson with a series of wild strikes but deGrasse Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

deGrasse Tyson throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
deGrasse Tyson throws a low kick but Norris avoids it.
deGrasse Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a leg kick but Norris saw it coming and moves away.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown. deGrasse Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Norris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. deGrasse Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a leg kick

and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
deGrasse Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
deGrasse Tyson blocks a body shot from Norris.
Norris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as deGrasse Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Norris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deGrasse Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but deGrasse Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
deGrasse Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick the misses
and Norris counters with a head kick.
Norris wants to clinch up but deGrasse Tyson keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norris checks a leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
deGrasse Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
deGrasse Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. deGrasse Tyson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
deGrasse Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. deGrasse Tyson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
deGrasse Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris is looking to clinch but deGrasse Tyson is avoiding it.
deGrasse Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by deGrasse Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris which made him look bad.
deGrasse Tyson throws a solid leg kick but Norris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at deGrasse Tyson.
A head kick misses from Norris.

deGrasse Tyson rushes Norris and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deGrasse Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
deGrasse Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris avoids a wild elbow strike from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
deGrasse Tyson misses with an elbow strike.
deGrasse Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris avoids the damage to the body.
deGrasse Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Norris is working for takedown but deGrasse Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is trying to stall.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a body punch.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
deGrasse Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from deGrasse Tyson on the inside.
deGrasse Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
deGrasse Tyson digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Norris prevents a body shot from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
deGrasse Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norris's efforts to push away.
deGrasse Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and deGrasse Tyson moves out of range easily.
deGrasse Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before deGrasse Tyson can pounce on him.
Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick but Norris moves out of range.
Norris shoots in but deGrasse Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
deGrasse Tyson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris shoots in looking for a takedown but deGrasse Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
deGrasse Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Norris is out of range.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Norris gets tackled into the cage by deGrasse Tyson. deGrasse Tyson maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well deGrasse Tyson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil deGrasse Tyson!