PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venali Paetmar (ranked 2612 p4p, 3903 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 281 p4p, 387 weight class). Paetmar comes to the cage accompanied by Powerwolf - Amen & Attack. Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: March. Frank Morrison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Paetmar
vs
Morrison

168 cm
25
153
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
165
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Venali Paetmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paetmar. That one must have hurt.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Paetmar's guard.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison pushing down on Paetmar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paetmar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Paetmar defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Paetmar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morrison working Paetmar over with strikes.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.

Paetmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paetmar!
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Morrison.
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison lands a big shot there that rocks Paetmar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morrison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a big elbow.

Paetmar is rocked!
Morrison postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Paetmar in real trouble here! The ref calls for Paetmar to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Venali Paetmar spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent. Now i know that i have to train harder.'.