PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hands Norseson (ranked 4529 p4p, 5453 weight class) and Jaxon Duval (ranked 335 p4p, 358 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norseson
vs
Duval

225 cm
19
155
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
150
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hands Norseson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaxon Duval!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duval misses with a left hand
and Norseson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norseson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norseson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Norseson coming out on top.
Duval misses with a right hand
and Norseson counters with a straight right hand.
Norseson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Norseson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norseson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duval back to the cage. Norseson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norseson scores with a jab. Duval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norseson scores with a jab. Duval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norseson lands a jab.
Norseson slips a straight right by Duval.

Norseson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duval to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval stopping the sweep attempt from Norseson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norseson controls Duval momentarily but Duval frees himself.
Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duval is looking to work some ground and pound but Norseson has wrist control.
Duval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duval lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duval postures up.

Duval drops back looking for a leg! Norseson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norseson manages to kick Duval off! Duval jumps back into Norseson's guard.
Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norseson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norseson cracks Duval with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duval misses with an uppercut
and Norseson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norseson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hands Norseson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norseson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norseson works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Duval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duval shoots and misses
and Norseson counters with a left to the body.
Norseson lands the left hand.
Duval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norseson cracks Duval with a good jab.

Duval closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norseson quickly recovers to half guard.
Duval throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Norseson to regain full guard.
Duval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norseson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norseson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duval distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duval is in close to Norseson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Norseson trying to control the position.
Duval lands a couple of elbows.
Duval cracks Norseson with a solid left hand.
Duval cracks Norseson with a solid left hand.
We've been informed that Duval has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Norseson has momentary wrist control but Duval slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duval throwing strikes from guard but Norseson blocks nicely.
Duval works over Norseson with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Norseson controls Duval momentarily but Duval frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norseson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norseson lunges at Duval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duval's hand.

Duval looking to score a takedown here. Norseson is defending well but Duval drives through and ends up in Norseson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duval with a nice head shot there.
Duval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hands Norseson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Duval shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaxon Duval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duval is in close to Norseson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Norseson keeping moving, preventing Duval from controlling successfully.
Duval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval.
Norseson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norseson tries to get out of the position.
Duval is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duval cracks Norseson with a solid left hand.
Duval is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norseson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval.
Norseson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norseson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duval is just out of range.
Duval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Norseson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duval doesn't seem phased though.
Norseson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norseson throws a body punch but Duval moves out of range.
Norseson connects with the punch.
Norseson looks to land a combination. Duval sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duval goes for a double leg but Norseson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norseson continues to drive forward.
Norseson slaps away a takedown attempt from Duval, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duval has time to react.
Norseson clobbers Duval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norseson connects with a crisp jab.
Norseson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duval back to the cage. Norseson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norseson lands with a cross.
Norseson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duval darts in looking for a takedown but Norseson gets double underhooks and turns Duval into the cage.
Norseson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hands Norseson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval.
Norseson connects with a single shot there.
Norseson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norseson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norseson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norseson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norseson tests Duval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duval with a poor takedown
and Norseson counters with a left to the body.
Norseson lands with a nice body punch.
Duval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Duval misses its intended target.
Duval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norseson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norseson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Duval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norseson's guard.
Duval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Norseson's head.
Duval postures up in Norseson's guard and throws a big left but Norseson blocks it.
Norseson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duval can do to turn this around?
Norseson looking to control.
Duval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norseson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duval.
Duval distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norseson is keeping the position for now.
Duval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norseson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duval postures up and lands a big shot to Norseson's brow.
Duval distracts Norseson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duval landing some decent shots from guard.
Duval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duval slips nicely into half guard.
Duval lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hands Norseson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Duval scores with a takedown into Norseson's guard.

Norseson wriggles free and stands up.
Duval shoots and misses
and Norseson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norseson lands a nice shot to the body.
Norseson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Norseson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duval on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norseson lands a head shot.
Norseson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duval with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Norseson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norseson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norseson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norseson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duval.
Norseson works the jab nicely.
Norseson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duval's head.
A punch combination from Norseson misses.
Good shot there by Norseson.
Duval dodges the punch combination from Norseson.
Duval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duval closes the distance and clinches up with Norseson, looking for a takedown. Duval pushes Norseson against the cage but Norseson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hands Norseson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Duval.
Norseson lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norseson misses with a series of wild punches.
Norseson cracks Duval with a good jab.
Duval throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson.
Norseson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norseson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norseson lands with an uppercut that bounces Duval off the cage and back into range.

Duval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Norseson's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duval lands a nice short elbow.
Duval slips a nice elbow through Norseson's hands, connecting with Norseson's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval trying to mount his opponent but Norseson defends it.

Duval is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norseson is just riding it out for now. Duval eventually gives up the hold.
Duval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Duval trying to work for an americana but Norseson has managed to regain full guard.
Duval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norseson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duval lands a couple of elbows.
Norseson is trying to control the position but Duval postures up.
Duval works over Norseson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norseson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duval on the ground.
Duval postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Norseson is trying to keep Duval in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Duval.
Duval moves forwards but Norseson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duval tries to clinch there but Norseson circles away.
Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norseson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaxon Duval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hands Norseson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duval throws an off balance right hand
and Norseson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hands Norseson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norseson, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hands Norseson!