PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Morgan
vs
James Lightning

205 cm
24
290 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

210 cm
22
299 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lightning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Lightning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Lightning throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Lil James Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lightning defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Matt Morgan has been cut.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lightning - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick there by Lightning.
Morgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lightning.

Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Morgan is rocked!
Lightning throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lightning.
A head kick misses from Lightning.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.

Lightning has managed to clinch.

Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Lightning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Matt Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Lightning needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Morgan just on the top of the head. Morgan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Morgan - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lil James Lightning!