PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 548 p4p, 509 weight class) and Isaiah Okongwu (ranked 83 p4p, 79 weight class). Okongwu has chosen Killin Dem (ft. Zlatan) - Burna Boy as his entrance music. 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.

Norton
vs
Okongwu

190 cm
25
212
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
222
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Heavy Metal Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton lands a body shot.
Okongwu takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.

Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Norton as he checks the leg kick.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton stalks Okongwu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okongwu's face. Okongwu staggers backwards, shaken.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okongwu. That's going to slow Norton down.
Norton misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okongwu connects with a high kick.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.

Norton clinches up against the cage.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Norton lands with a short shot to the head.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Okongwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okongwu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okongwu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the body

and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Okongwu's head.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norton gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norton working aggressively here.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu connects with a jab.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okongwu throws a right hand that Norton ducks under and follows up with a left that Norton also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Okongwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Norton scores with a nice strike.
Okongwu throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Norton coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okongwu walks into a jab.
Norton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut

and Norton counters with a nice right hand that sends Okongwu toppling to the canvas! Okongwu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norton finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Okongwu misses

and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okongwu can do to turn this around?
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Okongwu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okongwu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
Norton lands a head shot.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Norton is looking to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton tries to clinch up but Okongwu circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu thows a leg kick but Norton checks it
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edd Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton tries to move into range but Okongwu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Norton darts in and clinches Okongwu up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Edd Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Norton lands with a left to the head.

Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A cross from Okongwu lands.
Norton blocks a head kick by Okongwu.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norton clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Isaiah Okongwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Norton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy head kick
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okongwu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
A low kick from Okongwu misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.
Norton 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.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.

Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a left and a right... And another left! Okongwu is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
Edd Norton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.