PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hatake Kakashi (ranked 2551 p4p, 22900 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 272 p4p, 537 weight class). Norris Chow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kakashi
vs
Chow

181 cm
24
156
6 - 3 - 1

166 cm
33
152
7 - 14 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Suit Up!

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hatake Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Chow.
Chow throws a head kick but Kakashi moves out of range.
Kakashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chow slips under a jab.
Chow thumps Kakashi with a low kick.
Chow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kakashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Chow's head.
Chow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kakashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kakashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Chow.
Chow looks for a takedown but Kakashi sprawls well.
Chow ducks under a wild hook from Kakashi.
A jab from Kakashi finds it's way through Chow's defenses.
Chow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Kakashi.
Kakashi scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow misses with a takedown attempt - Kakashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatake Kakashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norris Chow.
Chow slips a jab from Kakashi.
Chow tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Kakashi.
Chow slips under a jab from Kakashi.
Chow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chow fails with the takedown.
Kakashi with a jab.
Kakashi checks a low kick from Chow.
Kakashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kakashi looks to land a left hand but Chow moved out of range nicely.
Chow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakashi throws a hook to the side of Chow's head but Chow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakashi misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakashi blocks a head kick by Chow.
Chow connects with a looping right hand.
Kakashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body kick from Chow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chow misses with a two punch combination.
Kakashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chow is just out of range.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakashi throws out the jab.
Kakashi throws a hook to the side of Chow's head but Chow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kakashi shoots in and bounces Chow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kakashi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kakashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throwing strikes from guard but Chow blocks nicely.
Chow trying to keep a closed guard but Kakashi is proving a slippery customer.
Kakashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
Kakashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kakashi defends well.
Chow working a defensive guard here.

Chow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.
Kakashi won't allow Chow to get back to his feet.
Chow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chow controlling the position.
Chow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Kakashi.
That kick from Chow tenderised Kakashi's leg. Kakashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Chow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Kakashi.
Chow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakashi throws out the jab.
Chow lands a head kick!
Kakashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hatake Kakashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kakashi avoids the head kick by Chow.
Kakashi lands with a hook. Chow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakashi loads up on a big right hand but Chow slips the punch.
Norris Chow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chow throws a head kick but Kakashi moves out of range.
Chow moves out of range as Kakashi strikes.
Chow throws a head kick that misses.
Chow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kakashi throws a hook but Chow avoids it easily.
Kakashi throws a lazy right hand but Chow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kakashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakashi.
Kakashi jabs Chow right on the nose. Chow blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Chow tenderised Kakashi's leg. Kakashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chow lands with a slapping head kick.

Kakashi is rocked!
Hatake Kakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Kakashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kakashi throws a hook but Chow avoids it easily.
Kakashi seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kakashi.
Nice defenses there by Chow.

Kakashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Chow's guard.
Chow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kakashi trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakashi passes Chow's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kakashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chow is trying to maintain the position but Kakashi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Chow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kakashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chow won't allow Kakashi to pass to mount.

Chow actively working from the bottom here.
Kakashi trying to control from half guard but Chow is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow tries to roll over but Kakashi keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is keen to just control but Chow is a slippery customer.
Chow wants to get back to full guard.
Chow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kakashi jabs Chow right on the nose. Chow blinks but takes it well.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chow slips under a jab.
Chow closes the distance and clinches up with Kakashi, looking for a takedown. Chow pushes Kakashi against the cage but Kakashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Chow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kakashi is trying to defend but Chow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kakashi wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kakashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kakashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kakashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kakashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chow throwing strikes from guard but Kakashi blocks nicely.
Chow postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hatake Kakashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kakashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakashi throws out the jab.
Kakashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chow wants it to stay on the feet.

Chow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kakashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kakashi working for a triangle but Chow defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chow has managed to get both his arms back between Kakashi's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow pushes down on Kakashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Chow connects with a nice short shot to Kakashi's temple.
Kakashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chow.
Kakashi has hold of Chow's hands but Chow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kakashi's head.
Chow is pressing down on Kakashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakashi is holding on for now.
Chow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kakashi is trying to control but Chow passes into side control!
Chow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kakashi parries the strikes from Chow easily there. Chow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kakashi to escape.

Chow is trying to get an arm triangle but Kakashi is defending well.

Chow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kakashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kakashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chow manages to pass to mount!
Chow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kakashi working to try and regain half guard.
Chow unloading with bombs!
Chow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kakashi hang on?
Chow punching from mount but Kakashi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kakashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chow working the ground and pound effectively.
Chow tries to control but Kakashi wriggling away.
Norris Chow has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to control but Chow is having none of it.
Hatake Kakashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chow lands a big elbow.
Kakashi wants to hold on but Chow pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Chow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chow! Kakashi is hurt baaadly! Chow is firing away with more strikes - Kakashi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norris Chow!
A victorious Norris Chow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.