PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fleece Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleece Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Norris Jr

200 cm
24
185 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

178 cm
33
180 lbs
25 - 9 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris Jr clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Norris Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Norris Jr counters with a left to the body.
Norris Jr connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Norris Jr stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norris Jr.
Norris Jr is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson moves to clinch but Norris Jr breaks away
and Norris Jr counters with a left to the body.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris Jr scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norris Jr feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Norris Jr misses with a head kick.
Johnson scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Norris Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Norris Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow Johnson down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris Jr.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Norris Jr throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris Jr moves out of range as Johnson strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Norris Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Norris Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris Jr's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Norris Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Norris Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Norris Jr.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris Jr cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Good work by Norris Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Norris Jr misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris Jr moves away.
Norris Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris Jr connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris Jr swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Norris Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Norris Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a left to the body.
Norris Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Norris Jr's defenses.
Norris Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris Jr lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norris Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norris Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Norris Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris Jr avoided it.
That kick from Norris Jr tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Norris Jr lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
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.

Norris Jr moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norris Jr lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norris Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Norris Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Norris Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Norris Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Norris Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Norris Jr misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Norris Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Norris Jr sees coming a mile off.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Norris Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Johnson feints and then cracks Norris Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris Jr down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Norris Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Norris Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norris Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson cracks the inside of Norris Jr's front leg.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Norris Jr is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Norris Jr moved out of range nicely.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Norris Jr's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chuck Norris Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Norris Jr in the body.
Norris Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Norris Jr thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Norris Jr throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norris Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Norris Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris Jr moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Norris Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris Jr.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr scores with a body shot.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris Jr can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a left to the body.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Norris Jr takes a step back to recover.
Norris Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Norris Jr sees coming a mile off.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Norris Jr misses.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson moves out of range as Norris Jr throws a body kick.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Norris Jr manages to avoid it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Norris Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Norris Jr moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson lands with a nice combination. Norris Jr backs away looking to recover.
Fleece Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Norris Jr avoids it.
Norris Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris Jr throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Norris Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chuck Norris Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Norris Jr counters with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Norris Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Norris Jr's shoulder, as Norris Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Norris Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson throws a hook but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Norris Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris Jr throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norris Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris Jr connects with a body shot.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norris Jr in his tracks.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.