PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney comes to the cage accompanied by Belfast Boy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rooney
vs
Morse

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse shoots in for a double leg but Rooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rooney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rooney fails to land the takedown.
Rooney dives in and grabs Morse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes down on Rooney's head and hops out.
Morse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rooney.
No joy there for Rooney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Morse as Rooney shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooney leaves Morse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rooney blocks the leg kick.

Rooney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morse on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rooney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morse is looking to regain half guard here but Rooney keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Morse works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Rooney there.
Morse keeping control of the position.
Rooney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morse keeps working.
Morse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morse taking some punishment here, with Rooney in his half guard.
Rooney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morse defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morse keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Morse is looking for a triangle but Rooney pushes his legs off easily.
Rooney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Morse is working an open guard so Rooney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Rooney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morse's guard.
Rooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rooney throws a big elbow that misses.
Morse tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney distracts Morse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rooney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Morse has wrist control.
Rooney postures up in Morse's guard and throws a big left but Morse blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooney landing some decent shots from guard.

Morse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rooney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rooney stands up from Morse's guard - Rooney perhaps looking for a knockout.

Morse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rooney's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Morse is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morse has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rooney works to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rooney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

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

Morse breaks the clinch.
Morse lands a nice hook to Rooney's body. Rooney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rooney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morse pinned against the cage. Morse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rooney dodges the punch combination from Morse.
Some wild striking there from Morse.
Morse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan Rooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Morse misses.
Rooney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rooney looks for a takedown but Morse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rooney shoots for a double leg takedown but Morse sprawls well. He's pushed Rooney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morse forces Rooney back against the cage and clinches.
Morse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rooney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morse taking a breather.

Morse jumps guard and drags Rooney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morse 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.
Rooney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rooney!
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morse moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rooney has worked his arm free - good work by Rooney!

Morse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morse trying to control the position but Rooney is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse taking a break here but Rooney is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morse is looking to advance position but Rooney won't allow it.
Rooney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morse is working away from the top position though.
Rooney 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.
Rooney gets full guard.
Morse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rooney wriggles free and stands up.
Rooney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morse.
Rooney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morse but Morse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rooney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rooney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Rooney scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Rooney keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Morse misses.
No joy there for Rooney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rooney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morse is breathing heavily.
Rooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Morse has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rooney dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Rooney.
Morse works Rooney's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Rooney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rooney scores with the left hand. Morse knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Morse. Those never looked like landing.

Morse shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rooney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rooney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morse is controlling him.
Rooney keeping moving, preventing Morse from controlling successfully.
Rooney keeping full guard, as Morse tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rooney wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morse wants to stand and escape but instead Rooney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Morse wants to stand up but Rooney is controlling him.
Rooney trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rooney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rooney.
Rooney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Rooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morse working a defensive guard here.
Rooney postures up and lands a big shot to Morse's brow.
Morse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rooney postures up.
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!
Rooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan Rooney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney throwing strikes but missing.
Rooney stops Morse from standing up.
Rooney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Rooney just wasn't active enough.
Rooney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morse is fending him off so far but Rooney persists. Nope, Morse circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rooney.
Morse stops Rooney from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney just content to control the position.
Morse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
James Morse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooney gets to mount! Morse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rooney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morse looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rooney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rooney, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rooney!
Ryan Rooney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.