PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Morcreft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleran Bigod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morcreft
vs
Bigod

198 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

210 cm
27
270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Morcreft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Waleran Bigod!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morcreft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bigod shoots for a takedown but Morcreft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bigod looks for a takedown but Morcreft sprawls well.
Christian Morcreft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waleran Bigod.
Bigod misses with a takedown attempt
and Morcreft counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bigod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morcreft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigod somewhat.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morcreft but Morcreft pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morcreft as he avoids it easily.
Bigod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morcreft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigod somewhat.
Bigod looks winded!
Bigod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morcreft pinned against the cage. Morcreft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morcreft.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morcreft swinging wildly here.
Bigod fails with the takedown.

Morcreft gets caught flat footed, as Bigod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bigod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morcreft pulls Bigod in to control the position.
Morcreft on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morcreft tries to get out of the position.
Bigod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morcreft's head.
Bigod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bigod is fighting to break Morcreft's control of his arms but Morcreft is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bigod lands a couple of digs.
Morcreft utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bigod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bigod tries to free his leg and advance position but Morcreft is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bigod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morcreft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bigod has managed to get both his arms back between Morcreft's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigod is looking to work some ground and pound but Morcreft has wrist control.
Bigod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morcreft works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morcreft working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bigod.
Morcreft has Bigod pulled in close to control his posture.
Bigod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bigod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bigod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morcreft seems keen to control Bigod's posture.
Bigod distracts Morcreft with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Morcreft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bigod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bigod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morcreft's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morcreft keeping full guard, as Bigod tries to pass.
Morcreft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigod is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morcreft looking to control.
Bigod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morcreft manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigod manages to get himself to full guard.
Morcreft won't allow Bigod to get back to his feet.
Bigod wants to get back to his feet but Morcreft passes into half guard.
Bigod wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morcreft is trying to control. Bigod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bigod is looking to get back to is feet but Morcreft passes into side control.
Morcreft trying to control the position but Bigod is working away.
Bigod is trying to get back to his feet.
Bigod tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bigod trying desperately to get to his feet.
Morcreft trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morcreft controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bigod is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Waleran Bigod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bigod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bigod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christian Morcreft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waleran Bigod.
Bigod tries for a takedown but Morcreft circles away easily
and Morcreft counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bigod's knee momentarily.
Bigod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morcreft counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morcreft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Morcreft clinches.
Morcreft wants a takedown.
Bigod is breathing heavily.

Morcreft manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morcreft preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morcreft preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigod is fighting to break Morcreft's control of his arms but Morcreft is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bigod throws a strike but Morcreft rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bigod is wriggling around but Morcreft manages to pass to half guard.
Bigod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morcreft. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morcreft is taking a breather. Bigod says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morcreft scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morcreft is trying to control the action in half guard but Bigod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bigod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morcreft scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bigod wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morcreft decides to stand up.
Bigod shoots in for a takedown but Morcreft shows good takedown defense.
Christian Morcreft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Morcreft closes the distance and clinches.
Bigod is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morcreft is looking for a takedown.
Bigod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morcreft backwards.

Morcreft jumps guard.
Morcreft wants to stand up but Bigod is controlling him.
Morcreft preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morcreft might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bigod postures up in Morcreft's guard and throws a big left but Morcreft blocks it.
Morcreft avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigod is looking to work some ground and pound but Morcreft has wrist control.
Bigod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morcreft controlling Bigod's posture.
Bigod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morcreft works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morcreft working a defensive guard here.
Bigod stands up over Morcreft, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Morcreft is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bigod defends well.
Bigod is working Morcreft over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bigod throwing strikes from guard but Morcreft blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bigod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigod connects with a couple of short punches.
Bigod throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bigod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morcreft is looking to stand up but Bigod isn't so interested in that idea.
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!

Morcreft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bigod is aware though and is defending well.
Bigod throwing strikes but missing.
Bigod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bigod cracks Morcreft with a solid left hand.
Bigod throws a big right hand that misses.
Bigod throwing strikes from guard but Morcreft blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Morcreft will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bigod shoots in and drives through. Morcreft sprawls well.
Morcreft shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigod as he avoids it easily.

Morcreft moves into the clinch.
Bigod wants to take the fight to the mat but Morcreft manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bigod blocks a body shot from Morcreft.
Bigod looking for a takedown.
Christian Morcreft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waleran Bigod.
Bigod tries for a takedown but Morcreft manages to get underhooks.
Bigod is working for takedown but Morcreft is calmly controlling the position for now.

Morcreft is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bigod can't fight it off and eventually Morcreft manages to take the fight to the floor. Bigod looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bigod is looking to stand back up but Morcreft counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bigod.
Bigod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morcreft controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morcreft prevents Bigod from standing back up.
Morcreft working the head and body with strikes.
Bigod looks like he's trying to stand up.

Morcreft is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bigod defends it well.
Morcreft controlling the action here.
Bigod is trying to escape back to his feet but Morcreft uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bigod is trying to buck Morcreft off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morcreft is looking to take a break and control but Bigod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Morcreft stands up.
Bigod shoots and misses
and Morcreft counters with an outside leg kick.
Morcreft looks to land a left hand but Bigod moved out of range nicely.
Bigod shoots for a takedown but Morcreft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morcreft shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigod sprawls well. He's pushed Morcreft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morcreft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bigod was well out of range. Poor timing from Morcreft.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigod with a poor takedown

so Morcreft counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morcreft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bigod's head.
Morcreft wants to control from the top but Bigod keeps moving.
Morcreft prevents Bigod from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morcreft advances to half guard.
Bigod is trying to stand.
Bigod is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Morcreft stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Morcreft looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bigod is fending him off so far but Morcreft persists. Nope, Bigod circles away and we're back to standing.
Morcreft fails with a takedown attempt.
Morcreft throws a lazy right hand but Bigod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Bigod drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigod connects with a couple of short punches.
Bigod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigod with a nice head shot there.
Bigod with a nice head shot there.
Bigod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waleran Bigod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bigod throws an elbow that misses. Morcreft uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bigod's guard. Nice move by Morcreft!
Morcreft is standing up over Bigod. Bigod looks to escape but Morcreft dives into side control.
Bigod pushes Morcreft away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morcreft gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Morcreft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morcreft 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christian Morcreft!