PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Barker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Morris
vs
Barker

179 cm
18
216 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
216 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Barker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Barker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Morris moves out of range of the body kick from Barker.

Morris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barker is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Barker is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barker avoid being mounted?
Morris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morris trying to control from half guard but Barker is working away.
Barker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morris is trying to control. Barker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barker is trying to stand.
Morris passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barker!
Barker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Barker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Morris pushes a forearm under Barker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Morris!
Chris Morris made sure to mention his sponsor, Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview.