PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes to the cage accompanied by Natural Born Killaz-Dr. Dre . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Norris
vs
Holyfield

177 cm
27
169 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
169 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

Hell's Balls Recovery
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holyfield, as that shot connected.

Holyfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norris is on top in guard.

Holyfield looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.

Holyfield 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.

Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.
Holyfield looking to control but Norris passes into half guard.

Holyfield with the active half guard here but Norris passes nicely into side control.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Norris wants to control but Holyfield is keeping him busy.
Norris lands a nice forearm strike.
Holyfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Holyfield defends.
Norris cracks Holyfield with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
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 tries to stand and escape but Holyfield is controlling the position.
Norris throwing shots but Holyfield is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris with the ground and pound but Holyfield uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
Norrisis looking to pass into half guard but Holyfield pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holyfield is in guard.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holyfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norris!
Holyfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Holyfield's knee but Holyfield avoids it well.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield throws a lazy body kick
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holyfield misses with a hook.
Holyfield lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norris will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holyfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris. That one must have hurt.
Norris throws a series of punches but Holyfield moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Holyfield moves out of range and Norris only half commits.

Holyfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but Holyfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Holyfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Norris kicks Holyfield off and gets back to his feet.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holyfield throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holyfield is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab by Norris.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris lands a head kick. Holyfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris lands with a nice body punch.
Holyfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holyfield thows a leg kick but Norris checks it

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Norris works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Norris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Norris.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Good body shot from Norris.
Good body shot from Norris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Norris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Norris has Holyfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris tries to work over Holyfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
Holyfield throws a lazy head kick
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holyfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norris - the referee stops the clock and Holyfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norris. Holyfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyfield misses with a jab to the body
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Holyfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
David Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holyfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Holyfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Holyfield tries to avoid it.
Norris is looking to slow Holyfield down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Holyfield down.
Jab by Norris.
A jab from Norris finds it's way through Holyfield's defenses.
A big left from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Holyfield drops his hands momentarily and Norris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holyfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Holyfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norris throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Norris throws a hook but Holyfield avoids it easily.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
David Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Holyfield finds it's target.
Holyfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Holyfield.
Holyfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holyfield can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Holyfield shrugs it off.
David Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Holyfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
Norris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Norris.
Norris wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
Holyfield regains half guard.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Norris clearly takes that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holyfield lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norris as he avoids it easily.
Holyfield fails with the takedown
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Holyfield throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holyfield with a poor takedown

and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
David Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Norris.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Norris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
David Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Good body shot from Norris.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Norris.
A short left from Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Norris.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Norris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Norris lands a body punch.
A short left from Norris.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Holyfield controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Holyfield.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
Norris is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norris presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Norris on the inside.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris is pressed up against the cage. Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norris scores with a nice head shot.
Holyfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Norris had his way with Nate Holyfield in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Holyfield.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Holyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holyfield misses with a jab to the body
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holyfield avoids a kick to the body.
Norris walks into a stiff left hand from Holyfield.
Holyfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Norris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Holyfield saw it coming and moves away.
Norris takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.

Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Norris is working Holyfield over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.

Holyfield breaks the clinch.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Holyfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holyfield thinking.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.
Holyfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holyfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris keeps Holyfield at a distance using the push kick.
Norris throws a series of punches but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Norris lands a glancing blow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield misses with a kick to the body
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.

Norris forces Holyfield back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Holyfield drops back down to his feet.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norris works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Holyfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Norris.
David Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris is working Holyfield over against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Norris.
Norris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holyfield's efforts to push away.
Norris digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Norris prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
David Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Norris pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Norris!
David Norris retains his lightweight title!