PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokkao Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Morrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaennorsing comes to the cage accompanied by Jungle Boogie. Kaennorsing is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kaennorsing
vs
Morrisson

188 cm
36
202 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

195 cm
23
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Yokkao Kaennorsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Morrisson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrisson shoots in for a takedown but Kaennorsing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaennorsing is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaennorsing. That's going to slow Morrisson down.
Morrisson shoots for a takedown but Kaennorsing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kaennorsing tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrisson.
Yokkao Kaennorsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Morrisson.
Morrisson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaennorsing as he jumps to the side.
Kaennorsing stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrisson. Morrisson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaennorsing stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaennorsing throws a hook to the side of Morrisson's head but Morrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaennorsing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrisson.
A slow jab from Morrisson misses its intended target.
Kaennorsing lands a leg kick that knocks Morrisson off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrisson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaennorsing as he avoids it easily.
Morrisson avoids the head kick by Kaennorsing.
Morrisson wants to counter with a clinch but Kaennorsing pushes him away.

Morrisson has managed to clinch.
Morrisson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaennorsing walks away with a smile on his face. Morrisson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaennorsing looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaennorsing lands a jab-cross combination.
Morrisson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaennorsing circles away.
Morrisson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaennorsing sprawls well. He's pushed Morrisson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaennorsing. That snapped Morrisson's head back.
Morrisson fails with the takedown.
Kaennorsing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrisson goes for a double leg but Kaennorsing avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaennorsing continues to drive forward.
Morrisson tries for a takedown but Kaennorsing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrisson takes one on the button.
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!
Kaennorsing thumps Morrisson with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaennorsing has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaennorsing and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrisson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaennorsing counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaennorsing.
As Kaennorsing backs off Morrisson throws a huge counter combo but Kaennorsing manages to avoid it all.

Morrisson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaennorsing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morrisson trying to control the action but Kaennorsing is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing tries to buck Morrisson off but Morrisson is having none of it.
Morrisson wants to control but Kaennorsing is keeping him busy.
Morrisson wants to stand but Kaennorsing has his arm trapped.
Morrisson is looking to take a break and control but Kaennorsing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ground and pound from Morrisson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kaennorsing gets caught napping as Morrisson dives in and scores a takedown. Kaennorsing manages to retain guard.
Kaennorsing has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kaennorsing keeping moving, preventing Morrisson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokkao Kaennorsing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morrisson misses with a hook. Kaennorsing ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrisson throws a series of punches but Kaennorsing avoids them all with ease.
Kaennorsing stuns Morrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yokkao Kaennorsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrisson throws a sloppy head kick and Kaennorsing moves out of range easily.
Kaennorsing slips a straight right by Morrisson.
Morrisson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaennorsing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaennorsing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrisson can do to turn this around?
Kaennorsing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaennorsing leaves Morrisson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrisson dodges the punch combination from Kaennorsing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Yokkao Kaennorsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Morrisson.
Morrisson looks for a takedown but Kaennorsing sprawls well.
Kaennorsing swinging wildly here.
Morrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Morrisson fails with the takedown.
Morrisson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaennorsing circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaennorsing.
Morrisson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaennorsing's waist but Kaennorsing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morrisson off to one side.
Morrisson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaennorsing is out of range and Morrisson settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaennorsing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Kaennorsing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morrisson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morrisson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrisson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kaennorsing wants to sweep here but Morrisson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaennorsing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrisson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson wants to pass the guard but Kaennorsing is keeping the position.
Morrisson is still trying to improve position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morrisson trying to control but Kaennorsing is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrisson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kaennorsing counter with a right hand.
Morrisson misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaennorsing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaennorsing throws a leg kick but Morrisson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaennorsing looks to land a combination but Morrisson avoids it well.
Morrisson wants to clinch up but Kaennorsing keeps it at a distance.
Morrisson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaennorsing's waist but Kaennorsing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morrisson off to one side.
Kaennorsing just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrisson shoots in for a takedown but Kaennorsing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaennorsing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrisson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrisson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaennorsing misses with a low kick as Morrisson jumps back.
Kaennorsing leaves Morrisson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokkao Kaennorsing dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Morrisson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaennorsing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaennorsing fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrisson checks it well.
Kaennorsing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Morrisson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaennorsing to the ground. Morrisson is now in Kaennorsing's guard.
Morrisson wants to pass the guard but Kaennorsing is keeping the position.
Morrisson wanted to stand there but Kaennorsing had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson postures up.
Morrisson is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrisson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaennorsing's guard.
Kaennorsing is trying to control the position but Morrisson postures up.
Douglas Morrisson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrisson throwing strikes from guard but Kaennorsing blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morrisson tries to clinch but Kaennorsing moves out of range.
Morrisson looks to land a combination but Kaennorsing avoids it well.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaennorsing throws a leg kick but Morrisson checks it.
Morrisson wants to clinch up but Kaennorsing keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Morrisson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Morrisson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaennorsing is defending well.

Morrisson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaennorsing knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaennorsing tries to bench press Morrisson off him but Morrisson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Morrisson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morrisson advances to mount.
Morrisson trying to control but Kaennorsing is having none of it.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Morrisson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morrisson tries to control but Kaennorsing wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrisson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kaennorsing's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Morrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaennorsing 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokkao Kaennorsing!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yokkao Kaennorsing thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).