PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Leopold (ranked 2200 p4p, 3328 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 230 p4p, 323 weight class). Corbin Leopold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leopold
vs
Chow

179 cm
24
153
11 - 5 - 0

166 cm
28
152
4 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chow's head backwards.
A cross from Leopold lands.
Donk. Leopold catches Chow right on the button with a cross.
Leopold blocks a head kick by Chow.
Leopold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chow throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Leopold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Leopold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chow doesn't seem phased though.

Chow clinches up with Leopold and pushes him back against the cage.
Chow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leopold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A clash of legs there as Leopold blocks the low kick.
Norris Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopold thuds his right hand into Chow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
A nice combination there by Leopold.
Leopold throws a right and a left that Chow avoids nicely.
Chow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Leopold closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopold.
Chow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leopold smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold tries to bum rush Chow with a series of wild strikes but Chow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chow counters with a body kick.
Chow shoots in for a takedown but Leopold shows good takedown defense.
Leopold is looking for a counter combo.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norris Chow.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leopold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chow on the side of the head.

Chow is rocked!
Chow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leopold counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Chow falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold!