PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Norfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Norfolk
vs
Saint Randy

175 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Norfolk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Saint Randy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norfolk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Norfolk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint Randy is looking for a sweep. Norfolk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norfolk controlling the action here.
Saint Randy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norfolk tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Saint Randy.

Norfolk is working for a submission of some sort.
Norfolk slips a nice elbow through Saint Randy's hands, connecting with Saint Randy's forehead.
Saint Randy trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Randy is trying to stand up here but Norfolk is controlling him well.
Norfolk wants to control but Saint Randy is keeping him busy.
Norfolk tries to pass to full mount but Saint Randy defends it.
Saint Randy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Norfolk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Norfolk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Randy keeps working.
Saint Randy pushes Norfolk off but Norfolk dives into side control.
Norfolk controls the position from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Norfolk dives in and grabs Saint Randy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint Randy pushes down on Norfolk's head and hops out.

Norfolk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saint Randy to the mat! Saint Randy manages to get full guard.
Norfolk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Norfolk gets to his feet - Saint Randy follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saint Randy gets a clinch.
Norfolk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint Randy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saint Randy is trying to force a seperation but Norfolk has the dominant position.
Norfolk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Norfolk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Randy working hard to break the clinch.
Saint Randy fails to pull guard.

Norfolk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saint Randy can't fight it off and eventually Norfolk manages to take the fight to the floor. Saint Randy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saint Randy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norfolk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norfolk is in close to Saint Randy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Norfolk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Saint Randy misses with a takedown

and Norfolk counters with a takedown into side control.
Norfolk is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy is looking for a sweep.
Saint Randy manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saint Randy is staying active underneath Norfolk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saint Randy is trying to stand back up but Norfolk is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Norfolk connects with a nice short shot to Saint Randy's temple.

Norfolk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saint Randy is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Norfolk stands up out of the half guard.

Norfolk feints and as Saint Randy raises his hands in defense, Norfolk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norfolk lands a couple of elbows.
Norfolk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Norfolk 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.
Norfolk wants to stand but Saint Randy is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Norfolk dominated that 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.

Norfolk is looking to clinch.
Saint Randy lands a jab to the head.

Norfolk gets a takedown into half guard.

Saint Randy looking for submissions off his back.

Saint Randy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norfolk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saint Randy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norfolk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saint Randy is trying desperately to improve position.
Norfolk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Norfolk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saint Randy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norfolk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norfolk content just to control the position here.

Norfolk is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Norfolk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norfolk feints and as Saint Randy raises his hands in defense, Norfolk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norfolk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Norfolk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saint Randy tries to improve position but can't.
Saint Randy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saint Randy is letting Norfolk control him for a moment.
Saint Randy taking a bit of punishment here - Norfolk scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Norfolk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Saint Randy to his feet.

Norfolk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pete Norfolk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Norfolk is looking for a kimura here.
Norfolk trying to mount his opponent but Saint Randy defends it.
Saint Randy trying to control from the bottom.
Norfolk uses his free foot to push down on Saint Randy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saint Randy.

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.
Norfolk won't let Saint Randy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Norfolk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saint Randy tries to lock up and control but Norfolk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norfolk lands with some strikes.
Saint Randy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Norfolk working for a submission but Saint Randy is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Norfolk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Saint Randy is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Norfolk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Saint Randy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norfolk's guard.

Norfolk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saint Randy uses it to pass to side control.
Norfolk regains half guard.
Saint Randy is looking to stall here but Norfolk recovers full guard.
Saint Randy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Norfolk has his foot on Saint Randy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Randy works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norfolk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Norfolk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Randy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Norfolk's guard.
Saint Randy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norfolk wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint Randy looking to pass the guard.

Norfolk looking for subs off his back but Saint Randy has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norfolk keeps working.

Norfolk looking for submissions off his back.
Norfolk is refusing to be controlled, as Saint Randy sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint Randy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Norfolk to stand up.
Norfolk fails with the takedown.

Norfolk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saint Randy wants to get back to his feet but Norfolk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Saint Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Saint Randy has an active guard here but Norfolk has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy taking some punishment here, with Norfolk in his half guard.
Brandon Saint Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norfolk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Norfolk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saint Randy to get to his feet.
Norfolk darts in trying to clinch
and Saint Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Norfolk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Norfolk scoring with some ground and pound.

Norfolk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saint Randy, up you get!

Norfolk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saint Randy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pete Norfolk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norfolk controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Norfolk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norfolk, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Norfolk!