PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suzuki Pv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pv might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got to have faith. Norris has chosen Eye of the Tiger 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.

Pv
vs
Norris

175 cm
28
185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

185 cm
28
190 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suzuki Pv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Norris!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pv wants to clinch.
Norris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pv as he jumps to the side.

Pv drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pv misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Pv crashes against the mat.
Pv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Norris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pv is working Norris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pv fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Pv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pv is chipping away with strikes.
Pv scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pv misses with the ground and pound.
Pv lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pv throws an elbow but Norris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Norris taking a bit of punishment here - Pv scoring with strikes.
Pv connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norris some visible discomfort.
Pv 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.
Norris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pv working over Norris with some ground and pound. Norris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Norris actively working from the bottom here.
Norris trying to hold on to Pv's head to control him but Pv postures up.
Pv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pv is thwarting Norris's attempts to control the position.
Norris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pv postures up in Norris's guard and throws a big left but Norris blocks it.
Norris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pv lands a couple of elbows.
Pv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Pv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pv has managed to get both his arms back between Norris's legs - danger averted.
Pv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pv is in close to Norris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norris is keeping the position for now.
Pv with a nice head shot there.

Norris has his foot on Pv's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pv works his way back into a safe position though.
Pv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pv throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pv looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norris passes into side control.
Pv is breathing heavily.
Norris wants to control but Pv is keeping him busy.
Norris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pv regains half guard.
Pv is staying active underneath Norris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Pv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Norris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Norris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norris.

Pv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pv won't allow Norris to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suzuki Pv 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.

Pv fails with the takedown

and Norris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pv's guard now.
Norris thows a big elbow that misses.

Pv is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris wants to control from the top but Pv keeps moving.

Pv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norris defends it easily.

Pv has an active guard here but Norris has managed to pass into half guard.
Pv taking some punishment here, with Norris in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris moves nicely into side control.
Norris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pv some visible discomfort.
Pv manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris working over Pv with some ground and pound. Pv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Norris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pv sees it coming and defends easily.
Pv slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norris pushing down on Pv's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Pv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Pv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pv tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Norris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Norris looking to control but Pv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pv has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pv is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Norris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norris working Pv over with strikes here.
Pv working to try and regain half guard.
Pv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pv manages to get to full guard.

Pv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris is working Pv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Pv throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Norris escapes and throws Pv's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pv manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Norris is working for a kimura but Pv is defending it quite comfortably.
Norris lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pv looking for submissions off his back.

Norris is looking for a kimura but Pv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norris to get the leverage.

Pv actively working from the bottom here.

Pv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suzuki Pv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Norris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pv darts in trying to clinch

and Norris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pv's guard now.

Pv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Pv looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Norris stands up over Pv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Norris scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Norris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Pv has an active guard here but Norris has managed to pass into half guard.
Pv on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Pv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.

Pv actively working from the bottom here.

Norris seems to be looking for submissions.

Pv actively working from the bottom here.
Norris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Norris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Norris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Norris wants to control but Pv is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Norris there.
Norris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Norris seems to be looking for submissions.

Pv looking for submissions off his back.

Pv looking for submissions off his back.
Norris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pv keeps working.
Pv moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Norris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Norris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Pv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norris is pushing down on Pv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pv is fighting to maintain full guard but Norris has managed to sneak the leg through.

Pv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Norris working over Pv with some ground and pound. Pv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Pv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Norris connects with a nice short shot to Pv's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Norris is keen to just control but Pv is a slippery customer.
Norris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pv gets full guard.

Pv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris passes Pv's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pv wants to get back to full guard.

Norris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pv has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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