PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turk Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Moris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk Johnstone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Johnstone
vs
Moris

197 cm
20
282 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Turk Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Moris!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone wants to clinch up but Moris keeps it at a distance.

Johnstone instigates a clinch.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone misses with a punch to the body.
Moris blocks a body shot from Johnstone.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moris.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone misses with the head strike.
Johnstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moris backwards.
Moris blocks a body shot from Johnstone.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnstone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnstone lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnstone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnstone misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Moris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moris.
Johnstone tries to work over Moris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnstone.
Johnstone is pressed up against the cage. Moris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnstone down to the mat. Johnstone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnstone tries to clinch but Moris is having none of it.
Travis Moris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone tries to clinch but Moris is having none of it.
Johnstone cracks Moris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnstone is looking to clinch but Moris is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moris shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnstone's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone wants to get back to his feet but Moris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Moris drops back looking for a leg! Johnstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnstone manages to kick Moris off! Moris jumps back into Johnstone's guard.
Moris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnstone 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.
Johnstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moris throws a big elbow that misses.
Moris with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnstone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moris scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnstone is pulling down on Moris's head to control his posture.
Moris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moris distracts Johnstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moris throws a big right hand that misses.
Moris lands a couple of digs.
Moris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Moris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moris stopping the sweep attempt from Johnstone.
Moris postures up in Johnstone's guard and throws a big left but Johnstone blocks it.
Johnstone wants to stand up but Moris is controlling him.
Moris landing some decent shots from guard.
Moris is pushing down on Johnstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Moris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone tries to kick Moris off but Moris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnstone is breathing heavily.

Moris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moris lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Moris will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Moris throws out a loose jab but Johnstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Moris drives through with a takedown into Johnstone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moris postures up in Johnstone's guard and throws a big left but Johnstone blocks it.
Moris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnstone controlling Moris's posture.
Moris 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.
Moris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnstone is looking for a sweep. Moris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moris throwing shots but Johnstone is blocking nicely.

Moris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moris.

Moris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moris thows a huge punch but Johnstone dodges it nicely.
Moris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moris throws some wild stikes that Johnstone manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Johnstone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstone regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moris is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnstone is trying to stand.
Moris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moris working Johnstone over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moris with good strikes from the mount here!
Moris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Moris.
Moris looking to finish Johnstone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnstone!

Johnstone is rocked!

It looks like Turk Johnstone has been cut.
Moris scoring with strikes but Johnstone is staying in there.
Oh Johnstone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moris loads up with a big shot that hurts Johnstone! He's pulled Moris in close but Moris has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Johnstone survive? More strikes from Moris and Johnstone is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Moris!