PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aidan Kincaid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kincaid
vs
Morris

183 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

194 cm
23
219 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Morris misses the target.
Kincaid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.

Kincaid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kincaid wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kincaid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kincaid tries to stand but Morris is controlling from the bottom.
Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morris holds on and takes a little breather.
Morris working a defensive guard but Kincaid manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morris is trying to control Kincaid's posture but Kincaid avoids it.
Morris is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid working away.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid wants to stand but Morris has his arm trapped.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kincaid stands up.
Morris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morris.

Kincaid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morris keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Morris is trying to hold Kincaid in close to prevent damage but Kincaid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kincaid decides to stand up.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Kincaid sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Kincaid won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Kincaid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Kincaid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kincaid. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kincaid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kincaid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincaid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Kincaid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aidan Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kincaid shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris with a nice cross.
Morris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Kincaid does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Kincaid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Morris throws a combination. Kincaid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morris lands a jab to Kincaid's midsection.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a series of wild punches.
Morris works Kincaid's body with a nice hook.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kincaid did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Morris seems to be looking for submissions.
Morris is pressing down on Kincaid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kincaid is holding on for now.
Morris is just content to waste time from the top position. Kincaid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
Kincaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kincaid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morris lands a head kick. Kincaid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kincaid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Kincaid dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Kincaid's head and hops out.

Kincaid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kincaid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kincaid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincaid trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid preventing the sweep.
Kincaid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kincaid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morris working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
Kincaid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris lands a nice looking body shot.
Kincaid scores with a three punch combo!
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Morris gets the takedown into side control.

Morris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kincaid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morris but great work by Kincaid.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Kincaid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is staying tight to Morris's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control but Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid controls the position.
Kincaid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morris for as long as he can get away with.
Kincaid misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Kincaid tries to circle away but Morris has him pinned against the cage.
Kincaid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.

Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kincaid with a poor takedown

and Morris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kincaid wants to get back to his feet but Morris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is keeping the position.
Aidan Kincaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Morris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kincaid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Kincaid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is pressing down on Kincaid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid throwing strikes but missing.
Kincaid is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
Kincaid advances position into side control!
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
Morris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kincaid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kincaid landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kincaid looks up at the clock and then as Morris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kincaid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Kincaid decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kincaid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Kincaid.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kincaid on the side of the head.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris lands a nice hook to Kincaid's body. Kincaid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Jack Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws the kick towards the body but Kincaid avoids it.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kincaid has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.

Kincaid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kincaid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kincaid somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Kincaid moved away.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kincaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Kincaid.
Kincaid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morris throws the kick towards the body but Kincaid avoids it.
Morris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kincaid tries to clinch up
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kincaid circles away quickly and effectively.
Morris throws a nice head kick!
Morris ducks right into an uppercut from Kincaid.
Morris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Morris.
Kincaid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kincaid.
Kincaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris leaves Kincaid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morris connects with a body shot.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Kincaid works Morris's body with a nice hook.
Kincaid shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
Kincaid tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Morris!