PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 1458 p4p, 999 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 213 p4p, 154 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Norris
vs
Under The Sea

195 cm
23
176
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
184
10 - 5 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Under The Sea slips a straight right by Norris.
Under The Sea feints the counter takedown.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norris defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris connects with a body shot that sends Under The Sea's belly button to the back.
Under The Sea circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Under The Sea is looking for the big counter here.
Chuck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Under The Sea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Norris's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norris scores with a sloppy right hand. Under The Sea should have avoided that one.
Norris connects with a right hand. Under The Sea shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Under The Sea stuffs the takedown attempt from Norris. Norris gets slowly back to his feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Under The Sea moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Under The Sea throws out a counter right but Norris avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Norris tenderised Under The Sea's leg. Under The Sea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Under The Sea moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Under The Sea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Under The Sea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Under The Sea.
Under The Sea feints the counter takedown.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Under The Sea does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A low kick from Norris is predictable there

and Under The Sea counters with a single leg into guard. Norris didn't expect that.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Under The Sea passes into half guard.

Under The Sea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norris trying to control from the bottom.

Under The Sea seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea wants to take a breather but Norris is having none of it.
Norris is in trouble now - Under The Sea has advanced to mount!

Under The Sea looking to secure an arm triangle but Norris defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is squirming around, avoiding Under The Sea's attempts to control the action.
Norris tries to reverse the position but Under The Sea maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Norris is in real trouble.

Under The Sea is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Norris just trying to survive but Under The Sea is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Under The Sea's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Under The Sea can do to turn this around?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Under The Sea controlling the positon.
Norris is really stuck here.
Under The Sea controlling the position well here. Norris rolled but Under The Sea kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Under The Sea working for a choke but Norris is defending well.

Norris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Norris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Under The Sea is hanging on to Norris's back as he tries to escape.

That's four 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 trying to control the position but Under The Sea manages to sink in the hooks.

Norris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Norris is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Our spies down at at Temple of Illumination inform us that Under The Sea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Under The Sea seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Norris's chin but Norris turns very nicely into Under The Sea's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Norris.
Norris won't allow Under The Sea to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Norris misses with a leg kick
enabling Under The Sea to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Norris is looking to slow Under The Sea down with leg kicks.

Under The Sea tries to sprawl but Norris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Norris is thwarting Under The Sea's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea is trying to get back to full guard.
Under The Sea is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Under The Sea is staying active underneath Norris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Under The Sea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea being controlled here, momentarily.
Under The Sea wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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 with a poor takedown
and Under The Sea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris misses with a leg kick

and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Norris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norris wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris lands with a hook. Under The Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!