PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norris Chow (ranked 6480 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 479 p4p, 378 weight class). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chow
vs
Tacktheritrix

166 cm
26
152
2 - 4 - 0

168 cm
22
145
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tacktheritrix's guard.
Tacktheritrix wants to improve his position but instead Chow has moved into half guard.
Tacktheritrix wants to control but Chow is keeping busy.

Tacktheritrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tacktheritrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chow prevents Tacktheritrix from improving his position.
Tacktheritrix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chow scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow is looking to stall here but Tacktheritrix recovers full guard.
Chow stopping the sweep attempt from Tacktheritrix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tacktheritrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chow looking to pass the guard.
Tacktheritrix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Tacktheritrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chow defends it easily.
Tacktheritrix trying to keep a closed guard but Chow is proving a slippery customer.
Tacktheritrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tacktheritrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chow content to stall in guard here.
Tacktheritrix pulls Chow in close to prevent any damage.
Tacktheritrix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tacktheritrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tacktheritrix looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep. Chow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tacktheritrix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chow is working away from the top position though.
Tacktheritrix tries to roll over but Chow keeps him under control.
Tacktheritrix trying to get back to full guard but Chow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chow controlling the position easily from mount.
Chow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tacktheritrix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tacktheritrix tries to lock up and control but Chow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tacktheritrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tacktheritrix is still trying to improve position.
Chow controlling his opponent.
Chow misses with a head shot.
Tacktheritrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tacktheritrix wants to hold on but Chow pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tacktheritrix manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Tacktheritrix actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Chow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tacktheritrix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chow did well to prevent Tacktheritrix getting side control.
Tacktheritrix wants to take a breather but Chow is having none of it.
Chow is looking to improve his position.

Tacktheritrix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacktheritrix can do to turn this around?
Chow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tacktheritrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tacktheritrix advances to mount.
Chow regains half guard.
Chow is trying to get back to full guard.
Chow trying to control from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix wants to control but Chow is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacktheritrix prevents Chow from improving his position.

Tacktheritrix is trying to work for a kimura but Chow is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chow!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chow regains half guard.
Chow gets full guard.
Chow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tacktheritrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix passes into half guard.

Tacktheritrix seems to be working for a kimura but Chow defends the submission attempt.
Chow trying to control but Tacktheritrix postures up.
Tacktheritrix is trying to control the action in half guard but Chow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chow wants to control but Tacktheritrix is keeping busy.
Norris Chow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tacktheritrix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tacktheritrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tacktheritrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zackmarius Tacktheritrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tacktheritrix misses with a takedown
and Chow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Tacktheritrix drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chow keeping full guard, as Tacktheritrix tries to pass.
Chow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tacktheritrix is one step ahead there.

Chow is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tacktheritrix has his hands clasped together but Chow extends and breaks Tacktheritrix's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chow.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norris Chow!
Our winner, Norris Chow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.