PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Declan Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Morris has chosen White Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65 as his entrance music. Tim Morris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Morris
vs
Morris

175 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

169 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KaotiK
SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Declan Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Morris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Declan Morris slips a jab and a cross from Tim Morris.
Declan Morris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tim Morris.
Tim Morris throws a good cross that connects.
Tim Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tim Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tim Morris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Declan Morris back to the cage. Tim Morris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Tim Morris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Declan Morris quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan Morris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan Morris.

Declan Morris has his foot on Tim Morris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tim Morris works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan Morris working a defensive guard but Tim Morris manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tim Morris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Declan Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tim Morris tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan Morris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Tim Morris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tim Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Declan Morris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Declan Morris is trying to control but can't.
Tim Morris is looking to advance position but Declan Morris won't allow it.
Declan Morris controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Declan Morris wants to control but Tim Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan Morris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tim Morris.
Tim Morris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Declan Morris is looking for a sweep. Tim Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan Morris wants to control but Tim Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Declan Morris tries to get out of the position.
Declan Morris is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tim Morris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Declan Morris fails with the takedown
enabling Tim Morris to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim Morris scores with a jab.
Tim Morris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan Morris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tim Morris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Declan Morris is rocked!
Tim Morris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Declan Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Declan Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tim Morris with the counter takedown but Declan Morris avoids it easily.
Declan Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Tim Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Declan Morris shoots in and bounces Tim Morris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Declan Morris is breathing heavily.
Tim Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tim Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Declan Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Declan Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tim Morris looking for a triangle here. Declan Morris is fighting it but it looks tight! Tim Morris pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Declan Morris is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Morris!
Tim Morris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.