PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garson DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

DeBramalo
vs
McMorrow

199 cm
31
255 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

183 cm
32
273 lbs
32 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garson DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo lands a jab to McMorrow's midsection.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMorrow moves away.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMorrow throws a shot from downtown. DeBramalo moves away and avoids it.
McMorrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McMorrow throws a big shot that misses.
McMorrow jabs at DeBramalo's body.
McMorrow thows a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo stuffs the takedown attempt from McMorrow. McMorrow gets slowly back to his feet.
McMorrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo throws a jab when McMorrow was well out of range.
McMorrow ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garson DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from McMorrow
and McMorrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Sean McMorrow has been cut.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
McMorrow scores with a jab to the head.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but McMorrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMorrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeBramalo throws the left hand but McMorrow avoids the punch easily.
McMorrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo defending well as McMorrow loads up on a big left hand.
McMorrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeBramalo stuffs the takedown.
DeBramalo takes a swing at McMorrow's ribcage but misses.
McMorrow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMorrow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeBramalo is trying to get back to half guard.
McMorrow in side control, throwing shots but DeBramalo defends.
McMorrow wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping him busy.
McMorrow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McMorrow lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMorrow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but DeBramalo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McMorrow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow working the head and body with strikes.
McMorrow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DeBramalo is avoiding damage well.
DeBramalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
DeBramalo is looking to regain half guard here but McMorrow keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMorrow working the ground and pound but DeBramalo is defending the strikes.
McMorrow scores with punches from side control.
McMorrow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMorrow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeBramalo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McMorrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is trying to buck McMorrow off.
McMorrow throws a strike aimed at the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo avoids it well.
McMorrow looks up at the clock and then as DeBramalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McMorrow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McMorrow in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMorrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeBramalo keeps working.
DeBramalo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMorrow lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McMorrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean McMorrow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush McMorrow with a series of wild strikes but McMorrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMorrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeBramalo back to the cage. McMorrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McMorrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMorrow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
McMorrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMorrow loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McMorrow.
McMorrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McMorrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeBramalo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McMorrow tries for a takedown but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - McMorrow coming out on top.
McMorrow scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
McMorrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeBramalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McMorrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMorrow scores with a kick to the body.
McMorrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeBramalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMorrow is defended easily by DeBramalo.
McMorrow just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McMorrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McMorrow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeBramalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sean McMorrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo throws a right and a left that McMorrow avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMorrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

McMorrow drives through with a takedown into guard.
McMorrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeBramalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMorrow throws a strike but DeBramalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but McMorrow keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow is controlling DeBramalo's posture.
McMorrow wants to sweep but no luck.
McMorrow trying to control the position here.
McMorrow is trying to control the position but DeBramalo postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Garson DeBramalo just wasn't active enough.
Nice body punch from McMorrow.
DeBramalo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McMorrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McMorrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeBramalo has time to react.
McMorrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garson DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McMorrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McMorrow shoots in looking for a takedown. DeBramalo tries to sprawl out of it but McMorrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McMorrow thuds a left hand into DeBramalo's body.
DeBramalo moves out of range as McMorrow throws a body kick.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMorrow misses with the combination.
McMorrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McMorrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean McMorrow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McMorrow connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McMorrow.
DeBramalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McMorrow defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McMorrow shoots in looking for a takedown but DeBramalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McMorrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMorrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo moves out of range as McMorrow strikes.
Sean McMorrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBramalo motions for McMorrow to come forward. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McMorrow fails to land the takedown.
McMorrow swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
McMorrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeBramalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McMorrow - the referee stops the clock and DeBramalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McMorrow. DeBramalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMorrow shoots in looking for a takedown. DeBramalo tries to sprawl out of it but McMorrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garson DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McMorrow.
McMorrow checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
McMorrow lands a jab to DeBramalo's midsection.
McMorrow lands a right hook to the body.
McMorrow looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMorrow.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

McMorrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garson DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McMorrow wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
McMorrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

DeBramalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McMorrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMorrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeBramalo's head.
DeBramalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow throws a big elbow that misses.
DeBramalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sean McMorrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMorrow wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
Sean McMorrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
DeBramalo is working hard here to advance position.
DeBramalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeBramalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeBramalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMorrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo trying to control the position.
McMorrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMorrow postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
McMorrow wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
McMorrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeBramalo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMorrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McMorrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMorrow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McMorrow!
Sean McMorrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.