PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Wolfgang Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the ring accompanied by Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benson
vs
Norris Jr

181 cm
32
173 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

178 cm
31
180 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson throws a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it.
A jab from Benson finds it's way through Norris Jr's defenses.
Benson misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Benson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr throws a lazy right hand but Benson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris Jr looks to land a right hand but Benson moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Benson. Beautiful body shot.
Norris Jr cracks a nice hook into Benson's ribs.
Norris Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
Benson walks into a left hand.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Norris Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norris Jr wants to slow Benson down by chopping away at his legs.
Benson tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris Jr avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Benson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Norris Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benson.

Benson has closed the distance and engaged Norris Jr in a clinch.
Norris Jr avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Benson improves position.
Benson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris Jr tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the ropes.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Benson lands an uppercut.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Norris Jr.

Norris Jr breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Norris Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benson - the referee stops the clock and Norris Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benson. Norris Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Norris Jr tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benson connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris Jr misses with a straight left.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Benson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benson wants to land a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
Norris Jr throws a front kick aimed at Benson's knee but Benson avoids it well.
Norris Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris Jr! But no joy.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Benson checks it.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Norris Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Norris Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Norris Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benson catches Norris Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Benson is predictable there
and Norris Jr counters with a series of strikes. Benson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson blocks a leg kick.
Benson connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris Jr misses the target.
Norris Jr slips a straight right by Benson.
Norris Jr throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris Jr as he connects with a hook.
Norris Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
Benson cracks the inside of Norris Jr's front leg.
Benson motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Benson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Norris Jr is predictable there
and Benson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norris Jr cracks Benson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Benson slips a straight right by Norris Jr.
Benson throws a hook but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson blocks a leg kick.
Norris Jr scores with a leg kick.
Benson misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr throws out a counter right but Benson avoids it with no problem.
Benson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Benson.
Benson cracks the inside of Norris Jr's front leg.
Benson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris Jr at a distance.
That kick from Norris Jr tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Norris Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benson tries to land a front kick but Norris Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris Jr throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson is looking to chop away at Norris Jr's legs.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice straight punches there by Benson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benson.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benson.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.
Benson connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a front kick aimed at Benson's knee but Benson avoids it well.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Benson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benson tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.

Norris Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Norris Jr.

It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Norris Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris Jr throws the kick towards the body but Benson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but Benson avoids it.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick
and Benson counters with an inside leg kick.
Norris Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris Jr misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benson.
Benson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Benson moves into the clinch.
Norris Jr looking to stall.
Norris Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Norris Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norris Jr can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Norris Jr fails to land.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benson lands with a left to the head.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Benson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norris Jr's brow.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr lands with a right to the head.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow.
Nice elbow from Norris Jr.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benson digs a right hand underneath Norris Jr's ribcage. Norris Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benson prevents Norris Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
A knee to the head by Benson.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Norris Jr avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson blocks an elbow strike.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Norris Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benson works over Norris Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris Jr is just out of range.
Norris Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Norris Jr finds it's way through Benson's defenses.
Norris Jr misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Norris Jr throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Benson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benson connects with the punch.
Benson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Benson - just one landing.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norris Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Norris Jr finds it's target.
A head kick by Norris Jr misses
and Benson counters with a nice body shot.
Benson throws a leg kick which misses Norris Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris Jr tries to avoid it.
Benson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris Jr. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Benson misses.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris Jr catches Benson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Norris Jr misses with a looping left.
Benson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norris Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benson instigates a clinch.
Norris Jr working aggressively here.
Norris Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benson blocks the elbow strike.
Chuck Norris Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Norris Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Norris Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries a body shot but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Norris Jr wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris Jr or not.
A shot in the inside from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris Jr has Benson pushed against the ropes.

Norris Jr breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Benson moves out of range of the body kick.

Benson moves into range and clinches up with Norris Jr.
Norris Jr has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Benson prevents Norris Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris Jr misses with some punches.
Norris Jr blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Chuck Norris Jr had this to say: 'fuck'.