PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 3719 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Steve Norton (ranked 442 p4p, 533 weight class). Norton has chosen Notice Me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Tsmfimsfnd
vs
Norton

190 cm
28
240
6 - 9 - 0

195 cm
31
259
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Norton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tsmfimsfnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling here.

Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsmfimsfnd's efforts to push away.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsmfimsfnd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Tsmfimsfnd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTsmfimsfnd.

Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Norton manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tsmfimsfnd rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton is working Tsmfimsfnd over against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is looking to land body kicks.

Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch.

Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norton.

Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Norton.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsmfimsfnd misses its target.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsmfimsfnd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.

Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tsmfimsfnd counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Norton controls Tsmfimsfnd momentarily but Tsmfimsfnd frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.

Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tsmfimsfnd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norton can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tsmfimsfnd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
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.

Norton connects with a crisp jab.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton checks a low kick from Tsmfimsfnd.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.

Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tsmfimsfnd has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Norton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tsmfimsfnd uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsmfimsfnd throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton keeping full guard, as Tsmfimsfnd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton wants to stand up but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him.

Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Tsmfimsfnd darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Norton has clasped his hands together around Tsmfimsfnd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to control Norton's posture but Norton avoids it.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Norton trying to control from the bottom.

Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to take a breather but Norton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton is trying to stand up here but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him well.

Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Norton tries to keep at a distance but Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton has Tsmfimsfnd pressed against the cage.
Norton is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Norton jumps into guard, dragging Tsmfimsfnd to the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling in the full guard.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd up against the cage in a clinch.

Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Norton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsmfimsfnd's waist but Tsmfimsfnd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norton off to one side.
Steve Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Norton drops Tsmfimsfnd with a nice combination! Norton dives into Tsmfimsfnd's guard, looking to finish!

Tsmfimsfnd is rocked!
Norton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Norton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.

Tsmfimsfnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tsmfimsfnd tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsmfimsfnd clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.

Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton shoots in and drives through. Tsmfimsfnd sprawls well.
Tsmfimsfnd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Norton throws a head kick but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsmfimsfnd.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsmfimsfnd as he avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Tsmfimsfnd to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Tsmfimsfnd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsmfimsfnd has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norton!
Tsmfimsfnd tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
Norton is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Norton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Tsmfimsfnd goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norton is on top in guard.
Norton trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve Norton has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tsmfimsfnd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsmfimsfnd on the side of the head.

Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Tsmfimsfnd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd.
I think Norton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Norton!
A very excited looking Steve Norton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.