PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theron Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Thieves by Ministry. The crowd seem to be enjoying Samuelsson's choice of entrance music: Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Morrison
vs
Mizurugi Samuelsson

170 cm
31
157 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

171 cm
26
157 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theron Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Samuelsson shoots in.
Samuelsson tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Samuelsson avoids the head kick by Morrison.

Morrison tries to keep at a distance but Samuelsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison cracks Samuelsson with a nice body shot.
Samuelsson is trying to pull guard but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Theron Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.

Samuelsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Samuelsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Samuelsson wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Theron Morrison just wasn't active enough.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrison but Morrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samuelsson.

Samuelsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morrison to the ground. Samuelsson is now in Morrison's guard.
Samuelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samuelsson tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Morrison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson looks gassed!
Samuelsson shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Morrison throws a low kick but Samuelsson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Samuelsson with that takedown attempt.
Samuelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Morrison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Samuelsson is just out of range.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Samuelsson.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samuelsson fails with a takedown attempt.

Samuelsson looking to score a takedown here. Morrison is defending well but Samuelsson drives through and ends up in Morrison's guard.
Samuelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samuelsson is one step ahead there.

We're going to have a standup here because Theron Morrison wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Samuelsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samuelsson.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuelsson has a takedown stuffed.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samuelsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Samuelsson looks for a takedown but Morrison sprawls well.
Morrison cracks Samuelsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Morrison.
Samuelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samuelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Samuelsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison which made him look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Samuelsson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands with a nice combination. Samuelsson backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Samuelsson shoots in.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samuelsson. That did some damage!
Samuelsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samuelsson.
Morrison lands a leg kick that knocks Samuelsson off balance momentarily.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Samuelsson avoids it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Samuelsson avoids them all with ease.
Samuelsson shoots in and drives through. Morrison sprawls well.
Morrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Samuelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrison is fending him off so far but Samuelsson persists. Nope, Morrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samuelsson.

Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuelsson tries to pull guard but Morrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samuelsson as Morrison tries to tie him up.

Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Samuelsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samuelsson somewhat.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Samuelsson down.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrison but Morrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Theron Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Samuelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morrison counters with a good, hard body kick but Samuelsson shrugs it off.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samuelsson fails with the takedown.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samuelsson is defended easily by Morrison.
A head kick from Morrison lands but Samuelsson takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samuelsson tries to pull guard but Morrison won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theron Morrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrison sprawls well. Morrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Samuelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samuelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Samuelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theron Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Morrison is looking to slow Samuelsson down with leg kicks.

Samuelsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Samuelsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morrison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Samuelsson but great work by Morrison.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson is not content to let Morrison control the position.

Theron Morrison has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Samuelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Morrison, looking for a takedown. Samuelsson pushes Morrison against the cage but Morrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Morrison.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samuelsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samuelsson dives in and grabs Morrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes down on Samuelsson's head and hops out.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Samuelsson's leg. Samuelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Samuelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Morrison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samuelsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Samuelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samuelsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morrison circles away.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samuelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morrison feints and then cracks Samuelsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samuelsson down.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison throws a low kick but Samuelsson moves out of range easily.
Samuelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Samuelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morrison thumps Samuelsson with a low kick.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samuelsson moves away.
Morrison cracks Samuelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morrison throws a low kick but Samuelsson avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theron Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Samuelsson tries to clinch but Morrison moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samuelsson is defended easily by Morrison.
Samuelsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuelsson tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samuelsson swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for Samuelsson on that attempt.
Samuelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Samuelsson. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samuelsson. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison lunges at Samuelsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samuelsson's hand.
Samuelsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morrison's waist but Morrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samuelsson off to one side.
Morrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Samuelsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Samuelsson's head.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samuelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrison defends it nicely.
Samuelsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samuelsson dives in and grabs Morrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes down on Samuelsson's head and hops out.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Samuelsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Samuelsson is out of range.
Samuelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison leaves Samuelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Samuelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Samuelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samuelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samuelsson is out of range.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samuelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samuelsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrison swivels and escapes.
Morrison lands a leg kick that knocks Samuelsson off balance momentarily.

Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Samuelsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morrison trying to stall but Samuelsson improves his position.
Samuelsson is trying to pull guard but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Samuelsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrison walks away with a smile on his face. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Samuelsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a head kick!
Morrison throws a wild body kick that Samuelsson sees coming a mile off.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrison defends it nicely.
Samuelsson blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Samuelsson. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Samuelsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Samuelsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!

Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samuelsson jumps guard but Morrison stands there with Samuelsson around his waist. Samuelsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuelsson is trying to pull guard but Morrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuelsson jumps guard but Morrison stands there with Samuelsson around his waist. Samuelsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrison tries to work over Samuelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morrison to keep the fight standing.

Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samuelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrison connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theron Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Theron Morrison!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Theron Morrison!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Theron Morrison!

Theron Morrison wins by unanimous decision!