PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris has chosen Kryptonite as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chuck Norris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kennedy
vs
Norris

178 cm
26
130 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

182 cm
24
147 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris scores with a spinning back kick!
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kennedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Norris tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris lands with a right hand.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.

Norris clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kennedy jumps into guard, dragging Norris to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Norris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to stand and escape but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Norris controlling the action here.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Norris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Norris stands up out of the half guard.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.

Kennedy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy working away.

Kennedy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norris, who protects the arm well.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy tries to score with some ground and pound. Norris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Norris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kennedy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Norris is pressing down on Kennedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kennedy prevents Norris from getting back to his feet.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Norris has his feet on Kennedy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris throws out the jab.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kennedy pulls Norris into guard.
Norris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Kennedy passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that 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.

A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.

Kennedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Norris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcus Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kennedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is pulling down on Kennedy's head to control his posture.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Norris.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
Chuck Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kennedy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norris just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Norris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Norris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris thows a body kick. Kennedy tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris is trying to get back to his feet.
Norris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kennedy is not content to let Norris control the position.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Norris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kennedy reverses the position - he's now on top in Norris's guard.

Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! Norris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norris manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into Norris's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Norris with a nice cross.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris lands a nice looking body kick.
Kennedy shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Kennedy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kennedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kennedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Norris wants to stand up but Kennedy is controlling him.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
Kennedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Norris has wrist control.
Kennedy postures up in Norris's guard and throws a big left but Norris blocks it.
Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennedy's guard.
Norris stays in close to Kennedy's body and controls the position.
Norris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Norris trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Chuck Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Norris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Norris lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Norris.
Kennedy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy jumps guard but Norris stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
A short left from Norris.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norris lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris is trying to stall.
Chuck Norris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Norris has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kennedy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norris uses from the top position.
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 controlling from the top position.

Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcus Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

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