PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paublo Fransisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fransisco
vs
Morgan

196 cm
19
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paublo Fransisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan tries to clinch but Fransisco is having none of it.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Fransisco sprawls well.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan dives in and grabs Fransisco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fransisco pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
Paublo Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fransisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Fransisco. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fransisco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransisco misses with a few strikes there.
Fransisco throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fransisco slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fransisco throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fransisco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fransisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fransisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Fransisco throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Fransisco.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Fransisco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Fransisco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Fransisco sprawls well.
Morgan looks gassed!
Fransisco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fransisco clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Fransisco manages to get underhooks.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fransisco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morgan keeps control of Fransisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fransisco lands with a left to the head.
Fransisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Fransisco tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
Fransisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Fransisco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fransisco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morgan.
A punch combination from Fransisco misses.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransisco catches Morgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Fransisco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fransisco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fransisco looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fransisco lands with a nice combination. Morgan backs away looking to recover.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Fransisco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fransisco has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fransisco gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fransisco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fransisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Fransisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fransisco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fransisco stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Fransisco.
Fransisco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Fransisco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paublo Fransisco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fransisco throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Fransisco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fransisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Fransisco.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fransisco leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fransisco tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Fransisco finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fransisco's waist but Fransisco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Fransisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Fransisco does no damage.
Morgan clinches but Fransisco breaks the clinch
and Fransisco counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fransisco misses with a double jab.
Fransisco tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Paublo Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan closes the distance but Fransisco moves to the side

and Fransisco counters by moving into the clinch.
Fransisco works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Fransisco stalls.
Fransisco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan trying to stall but Fransisco improves his position.
Fransisco working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Fransisco.
Fransisco is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
A short left from Fransisco.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fransisco walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Fransisco does no damage.

Fransisco tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Fransisco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.

Morgan jumps into guard, dragging Fransisco to the mat.
Morgan wants to control the position but Fransisco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan wants to control but Fransisco is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan is looking to control Fransisco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Fransisco 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
Fransisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fransisco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fransisco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Fransisco defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paublo Fransisco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fransisco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fransisco throws a one two combo.

Morgan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fransisco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fransisco keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan advances position into side control!
Fransisco is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan trying to control the action but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Fransisco tries to escape but Morgan is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fransisco tries to improve position but can't.

Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco's head but Fransisco avoids it well.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fransisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fransisco pinned against the cage. Fransisco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Fransisco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.

Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fransisco walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fransisco misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
letting Fransisco counter with a right hand.

Fransisco forces Morgan back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fransisco.
Fransisco tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Morgan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fransisco uses from the top position.
Fransisco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paublo Fransisco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fransisco looking for a sweep. Not yet Fransisco, not yet.
Fransisco is working hard here to advance position.

Morgan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fransisco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morgan, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paublo Fransisco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fransisco, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paublo Fransisco!