PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dole's choice of entrance music: Don't Speak by Eagles of Death Metal. 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.

Norton
vs
Dole

186 cm
24
216 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
29
219 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Dole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norton counters with a nice body shot.
Dole misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dole tries to clinch but Norton moves away
and Norton counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dole misses with a body shot
and Norton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dole looks gassed!

Norton takes the fight into the clinch.
Dole tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Dole back against the cage.
Dole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
Norton lands a body punch.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dole or not.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doles head.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dole up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Norton digs a right hand into Dole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dole's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Norton.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dole or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dole or not.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Norton lands a body shot.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Norton breaks from the clinch.
Dole misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Norton sends Dole crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norton is motioning to the referee to let Dole up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Dole ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norton clinches.
Norton lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Norton.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dole fails to land.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Norton.

Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dole.
Bob Dole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dole wants to clinch but Norton slips to the side
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dole misses with a shot to the body
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Norton finds it's target.
Norton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Dole misses
and Norton counters with a good low kick that Dole was not able to check.
Dole keeps the fight on the outside.
Dole misses with a jab to the body

and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Norton lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Dole's ribcage. Dole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Norton.

Norton breaks the clinch.
Norton is looking to slow Dole down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dole slips under a jab.
Norton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Dole saw that one coming.

Norton drives through and clinches with Dole against the cage.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dole misses with a hook to the body
and Norton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dole's knee momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dole misses with a right hand
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Norton 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.

Dole misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a right hand to the body.

Norton moves into the clinch successfully.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doles head.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Dole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dole can do to turn this around?
Norton digs a right hand underneath Dole's ribcage. Dole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Norton presses Dole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norton lands a left hand.
Dole takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Norton - that landed with a thud.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Dole is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dole is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Dole's head.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton digs a right hand into Dole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dole's gas tank.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doles head.
Dole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norton lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Norton.
Norton lands with a light punch inside.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton is working Dole over against the cage.
Good body shot from Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norton stalling the fight.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norton lands a right hand.
Dole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Dole's ribcage. Dole let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dole.
Norton is leaning against Dole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norton lands with a light punch inside.
Norton is leaning against Dole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Dole's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norton.
Norton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Norton.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Good body shot from Norton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
Norton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Dole's ribcage. Dole let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Norton breaks the clinch.
Dole misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Norton has closed the distance and engaged Dole in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dole takes a shot to the head.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
A hook to the body from Norton.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Good body shot from Norton.
Good body shot from Norton.
Dole takes a shot to the head.

Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norton rather than just go for the knockout.
Norton scores with a nice right hand.

Norton closes the distance and pushes Dole back into the cage.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dole or not.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Dole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton pushes Dole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton gets through Dole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Norton digs a right hand into Dole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dole's gas tank.
Norton is leaning against Dole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Norton.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Norton blocks a body shot from Dole.
Norton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dole backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Dole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norton stalling the fight.
Dole working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Dole is looking to break free of the clinch but Norton has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Norton.
A body shot lands from Norton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Norton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Norton scores with the left hand. Dole knows he should have avoided that one.
Norton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dole defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand.
Dole misses with a jab to the body

and Norton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dole wants to get back to striking at distance but Norton won't allow it.
Dole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Dole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Dole misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
Dole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Norton.
Dole sizes up Norton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dole misses with a jab to the body
and Norton counters with a thumping low kick.
Norton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norton pushes Dole away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.

Norton clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Norton - that landed with a thud.
Dole working hard to break the clinch.
Norton works on Dole's body with a couple of short punches.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Dole's head.
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Norton pushes Dole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Dole's ribcage. Dole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Dole's head.
Norton digs a right hand into Dole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dole's gas tank.
A short right from Norton on the inside.
Dole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norton digs a right hand into Dole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dole's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norton.
A right handed body shot lands from Norton.
Dole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norton gets through Dole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norton pushes Dole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole takes a shot to the head.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Norton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Dole is rocked!
Norton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dole is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
A body shot lands from Norton.
Bob Dole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dole seems to have recovered his senses.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Norton.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Dole's ribcage. Dole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Norton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dole backwards.

Norton breaks the clinch.
Dole slips under a jab from Norton.
Dole ducks under a wild hook from Norton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dole connects with a nice looking jab.
Norton works the jab nicely.
Dole swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Norton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norton blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Norton.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norton lands a left hand.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dole or not.

Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norton lands a jab to the nose.
Dole walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Norton!