PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kongor Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Norris
vs
Fernandes

180 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kongor Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Norris or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandes which made him look bad.
Norris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandes but Fernandes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kongor Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes lands a right hook to the body.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Fernandes.
Jab from Fernandes.
Fernandes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Fernandes instigates a clinch.
Fernandes can't break the clinch.
Norris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernandes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
Fernandes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norris has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Fernandes.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandes controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Fernandes.
Good body shot from Fernandes.
Fernandes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandes misses with a punch to the body.
Norris keeps control of Fernandes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fernandes lands a left hand.

Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes lands with a nice combination. Norris backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Fernandes.
Horrible takedown by Norris or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandes which made him look bad.
Fernandes looks to land a combination but Norris avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Norris moves forwards but Fernandes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandes throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Norris moves away

and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Norris blocks a body shot from Fernandes.
Fernandes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Fernandes tries to clinch up

and Norris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norris is taking a breather. Fernandes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fernandes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fernandes trying to control but Norris postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Norris trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fernandes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norris preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandes trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandes wants to hit a switch here but Norris passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fernandes there!
Fernandes wants to hold on but Norris pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Norris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandes tries to clinch up

and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fernandes won't be happy with that.
Fernandes tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris controlling from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandes is looking to improve his position but Norris isn't that keen on the idea.
Norris looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandes is trying to reverse the position but instead Norris has taken his back - oops!
Fernandes tries to escape the position.

Norris has his opponent's back but Fernandes is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Norris.
Norris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andy Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandes keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Fernandes.

Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fernandes.
Fernandes tries to break the clinch but Norris is controlling the position.
Fernandes scores with a hook to the body.

Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandes throws a series of strikes that have Norris backpedaling.
Fernandes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fernandes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
Fernandes avoids the head kick by Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernandes looks to land a combination. Norris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fernandes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norris backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Fernandes.
Fernandes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Fernandes keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris. Norris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fernandes looks to clinch
and Norris counters with a series of strikes. Fernandes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernandes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norris counters with an inside leg kick.
Fernandes wants to clinch

and Norris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Norris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fernandes darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norris drops his hands momentarily and Fernandes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fernandes misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fernandes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norris's hands.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandes circles away.
Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandes sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandes is fending him off so far but Norris persists. Nope, Fernandes circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side

and Norris counters with a shoot takedown. Fernandes fights it but they end up in guard.
Norris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fernandes is looking to get back to his feet here but Norris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fernandes's back.
I would not like to be Fernandes right now.
Norris controlling well, preventing Fernandes from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You can see the frustration on Fernandes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fernandes takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Norris controlling from the back.

Norris is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Norris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Norris manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Good control from Norris.
Kongor Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norris's guard. Nice work there by Fernandes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Norris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Norris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Norris holds on and takes a little breather.
Andy Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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