PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Norris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up. Liang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. So Cold by Breaking Benjamin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norris
vs
Liang

180 cm
31
154 lbs
27 - 22 - 0

160 cm
27
153 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris looks to land a combination. Liang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Kuai Liang has been cut.
The fighters circling - Liang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Liang throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Liang scores with a head kick.
Liang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Liang moved away.
Liang only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Norris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liang gets back to full guard.
Norris being controlled here momentarily.
Norris looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris trying to control but Liang is working from the bottom.
Norris throws a big right hand that misses.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Liang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Liang is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Norris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Liang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norris looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Liang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuai Liang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Liang.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liang connects with a leg kick. Norris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Liang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liang loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Liang.
Liang throws a leg kick that is checked

and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liang won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries to escape but Norris is in control.

Norris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Norris's guard! Nice work there by Liang!
Liang throws a big elbow that misses.

Norris working for a triangle but Liang defends it easily.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Liang from controlling successfully.
Norris is trying to keep Liang in close.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liang is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liang controls the pace.

Norris is working an open guard so Liang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Liang tries to land a body kick

and Norris counters with a single leg into guard. Liang didn't expect that.
Norris wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
Liang working a defensive guard here.
Norris throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sub Norris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping leg kick lands for Liang.
Norris looks to land a combination but Liang avoids it well.
Liang wants to counter with a clinch but Norris pushes him away.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norris.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liang.
Kuai Liang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Liang shows good takedown defense.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sub Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liang swivels and escapes.
Liang avoids the head kick by Norris.
A bone on bone clash there as Norris blocks the leg kick.
Liang stuffs the takedown.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liang but Liang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris blocks a head kick by Liang.
Liang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Liang tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liang. Liang obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris throws a low kick but Liang avoids it.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liang circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang throws a body kick that misses.
Norris shoots in but no luck this time.
Liang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris with a poor takedown
and Liang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liang. That's going to slow Norris down.
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!
Liang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liang connects with a solid leg kick.
Liang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.

Liang drives through and clinches with Norris against the cage.
A short left from Liang.
Liang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Liang stalling in the clinch.
Liang swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris jumps guard but Liang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liang lands a nice uppercut.
Liang has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris is looking for a takedown.
Norris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms.
Liang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liang to keep the fight standing.
Norris blocks a body shot from Liang.
Liang trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liang prevents it.
Norris tries to pull guard but Liang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liang lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liang lands a knee to the body.
Norris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liang wants to stall.
Norris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuai Liang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuai Liang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Norris tries to keep at a distance but Liang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris tries for a takedown but Liang manages to get underhooks.
Norris is looking for a takedown.
Liang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Liang can turn it around.
Liang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liang tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuai Liang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris blocks a body shot from Liang.
A head punch on the inside from Liang fails to land.
Liang pressing his opponent against the cage.

Norris drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liang looking to pass the guard.
Liang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liang passes Norris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Liang is working for a submission of some sort.
Liang trying to control from half guard but Norris is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Norris actively working from the bottom here.
Liang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Norris controls his leg.
Liang wants to pass the guard but Norris is defending well.
Liang is keen to just control but Norris is a slippery customer.
Norris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liang is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liang scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang is looking to clinch.
Norris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Liang misses.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris walks into a left hand.
Liang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Liang.
Norris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Liang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris throws a hook but Liang avoids it easily.
Liang scores with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liang tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Liang tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Norris attempts a counter takedown but Liang avoids it well and moves away.
Norris lands an overhand right.
Liang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Liang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Liang.
Norris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuai Liang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuai Liang!
Kuai Liang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.