PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 2948 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Tiger Grandpa (ranked 288 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morad
vs
Grandpa

178 cm
29
157
11 - 9 - 0

165 cm
28
150
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Grandpa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grandpa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandpa.
Grandpa is trying to break the clinch but Morad is controlling him.

Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Grandpa ducks down to avoid it.

Grandpa has Morad up against the cage in a clinch.

Grandpa breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Morad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa looks to land a body kick but Morad moved away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grandpa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morad throws a big shot that misses.
Grandpa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Morad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandpa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Grandpa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morad doesn't seem phased though.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morad throws a low kick, looking for Grandpa's leg but Grandpa calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Morad tenderised Grandpa's leg. Grandpa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Morad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad scores with a nice strike.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Grandpa moves out of range easily.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandpa throws a hook but Morad avoids it easily.
Morad cracks Grandpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grandpa throws a head kick that Morad semi-blocks.

Morad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad cracks Grandpa with a big elbow.
Grandpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandpa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Morad easily slips into full mount!
Grandpa really wants to buck Morad off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grandpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Grandpa bucks up and throws Morad to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Morad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grandpa throws a big counter head kick but Morad avoids it with no problem.
Morad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandpa.
Grandpa slips under a jab.

Morad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grandpa on his heels. He'll look to pass Grandpa's guard now, I'm sure.

Grandpa has his feet on Morad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grandpa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morad cracks Grandpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morad throws a low kick but Grandpa avoids it.
Grandpa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morad stuffs the takedown.
Grandpa throws a jab but it's blocked by Morad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Grandpa pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grandpa moves away from the strike by Morad.
Morad slips under a jab from Grandpa.
Morad lands with a cross.
Grandpa staying out of range there.
Morad blocks a head kick by Grandpa.
An attempted straight right counter from Morad misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Morad. That snapped Grandpa's head back.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grandpa will feel that in the morning.
Morad tries to land a leg kick but Grandpa saw it coming and moves away.
Morad is looking to score with low kicks.
Morad lunges at Grandpa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grandpa's hand.
Grandpa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandpa shoots in and drives through. Morad sprawls well.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Grandpa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad misses with an uppercut.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa misses with a head kick.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Morad avoids the body shot from Grandpa.
Grandpa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Grandpa.
Morad avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Morad there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Morad scores with a sloppy right hand. Grandpa should have avoided that one.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandpa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morad. Morad obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's time! Morad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grandpa moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Morad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
Grandpa avoids a kick to the body.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad connects with the punch.
Grandpa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grandpa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Grandpa darts in and clinches Morad up against the cage.
Grandpa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grandpa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grandpa's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morad has a couple of punches blocked by Grandpa.
Morad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandpa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grandpa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Morad.
Morad taking a breather.
Grandpa working hard to break the clinch.

Grandpa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grandpa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grandpa blocks a jab.
Grandpa swings widly with a right hand
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Grandpa slips the punch.
Morad blocks a head kick by Grandpa.
Morad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grandpa throws a hook but Morad blocks it.
Grandpa tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandpa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grandpa shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grandpa scores with a nice head shot.
Morad avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Grandpa slips under a jab.
Morad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grandpa. Grandpa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grandpa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandpa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and Morad moves out of range easily.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Grandpa moves out of range easily.
Grandpa throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Morad takes a swing at Grandpa's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Grandpa misses.
Grandpa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morad to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Morad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grandpa can do to turn this around?
Grandpa scores with a head kick.
Grandpa throws a front kick aimed at Morad's knee but Morad avoids it well.
Grandpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grandpa throws a big counter head kick but Morad avoids it with no problem.
Grandpa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Morad.
Morad misses with a hook.
Morad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grandpa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grandpa defending well as Morad loads up on a big left hand.
Grandpa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Grandpa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morad.

Morad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa wants to control but Morad postures up.
Morad tries to advance to mount but Grandpa denies him.
Morad working the body and head with strikes.

Grandpa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and Morad moves out of range easily.
Grandpa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
Grandpa slips a jab from Morad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Grandpa throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
Grandpa cracks Morad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grandpa shoots in for a takedown but Morad shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Morad misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Morad misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Grandpa. Beautiful body shot.
Grandpa fails with the takedown.
Morad misses with a looping left.

Morad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grandpa's half guard.
Grandpa trying to control but Morad postures up.
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandpa is looking for a sweep. Morad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grandpa regains full guard. Nicely done.

Grandpa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morad passes into half guard.
Morad slips a nice elbow through Grandpa's hands, connecting with Grandpa's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grandpa looking for submissions off his back.
Grandpa is trying to maintain the position but Morad is very close to passing his half guard.
Grandpa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Morad manages to mount him!
Grandpa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grandpa wants to control but Morad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morad trying to control the action but Grandpa is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa wants to improve his position but Morad is controlling well.
Morad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grandpa is trying to stand.
Morad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandpa keeps working.
Morad slips a nice elbow through Grandpa's hands, connecting with Grandpa's forehead.

Grandpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morad pulls his head out easily.
Erran Morad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grandpa is trying to get back to full guard.
Morad lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Morad.
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Morad is working for a submission of some sort.
Grandpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morad is working away from the top position though.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grandpa wants to get back to his feet.
Grandpa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grandpa.
Grandpa pulls Morad in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grandpa has an active guard here but Morad has managed to pass into half guard.
Morad wants to control but Grandpa is keeping him busy.

Morad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morad lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morad wants to take a breather but Grandpa is having none of it.
Morad wants to pass to mount but Grandpa is defending the position.
Tiger Grandpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grandpa regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morad, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!
During a confident post fight interview, Erran Morad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.