PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Norris
vs
Anderson

190 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

205 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norris.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Norris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Norris off but Norris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Norris slows the pace down in half guard.
Norris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Norris is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Norris off but Norris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Norris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norris backs up against the cage.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a combination. Norris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.
Anderson looks gassed!

Norris kicks Anderson off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Norris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
Norris with a poor takedown

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anderson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Norris uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Norris avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Norris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norris has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Norris has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Norris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Norris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Norris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Norris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Norris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet here but Norris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anderson's back.
Norris slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anderson doesn't escape.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norris is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Norris has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anderson doesn't escape.
Norris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Anderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Anderson!