PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Morrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrel comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Born. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morrel
vs
Stanson

178 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
204 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Pitt Nutrition + Laundry (160 Recovery, Stamina

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximilian Morrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Morrel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Morrel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Morrel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanson trying to control but Morrel is working from the bottom.

Morrel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrel keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrel is looking for a triangle but Stanson pushes his legs off easily.
Morrel 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.
Stanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrel wants to sweep here but Stanson controlling him for the moment.
Stanson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Musial Stanson.

Morrel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Morrel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanson passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Stanson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morrel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanson.

Morrel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Morrel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrel wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stanson stalling.
Morrel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrel keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.

Morrel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanson defends well.
Stanson stopping the sweep attempt from Morrel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to control but Morrel is working from the bottom.

Morrel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Morrel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanson pushes down on Morrel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Morrel actively working from the bottom here.
Stanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stanson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morrel to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maximilian Morrel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morrel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Morrel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrel keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.
Morrel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Morrel is looking for a triangle but Stanson pushes his legs off easily.
Morrel working a defensive guard here.
Morrel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanson postures up in Morrel's guard and throws a big left but Morrel blocks it.
Stanson trying to control but Morrel is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Morrel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanson is aware though and is defending well.

Morrel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanson defends it easily.

Morrel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanson throwing strikes from guard but Morrel blocks nicely.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Morrel is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to control but Morrel is working from the bottom.

Morrel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanson passes into side control.
Stanson controls the position.
Stanson trying to control the position but Morrel is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrel, who protects the arm well.
Morrel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stanson off and has taken his back!

Morrel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanson fending off the submission attempt from Morrel.
Morrel trying to control momentarily.
Morrel is not going to allow Stanson to sit and survive in this position.

Morrel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stanson is defending well though. Morrel let's go of the attempt for now.
Stanson tries to roll but Morrel sticks to his back.

Stanson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is really stuck here.

Morrel has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stanson is defending well but eventually Morrel manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stanson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maximilian Morrel!
Our winner, Maximilian Morrel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.