PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Madison
vs
Norris

180 cm
31
180 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

185 cm
27
184 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Norris lands a nice hook to Madison's body. Madison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Madison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.

Norris gets caught napping as Madison dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.
Norris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madison is looking to work some ground and pound but Norris has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madison throws a big right hand that misses.
Madison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Madison distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Norris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Norris is tightening it up a little... Madison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Madison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Madison taps out! Nice BJJ there by Norris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chuck Norris!
After the fight, Chuck Norris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.