PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Le Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quincy Morrison has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Morrison
vs
Le Claw

217 cm
24
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quincy Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Le Claw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Le Claw gets a clinch.
Le Claw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Le Claw lands a nice shot to the body.

Le Claw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Le Claw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Le Claw wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Claw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Le Claw.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Claw wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Le Claw is looking to sweep but instead, Morrison has passed into half guard.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Claw is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Claw is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Morrison has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throwing damaging strikes from the back! Le Claw could be in trouble here!

Morrison is persistently looking for the submission but Le Claw is defending it well.
Le Claw trying to get back to his feet but Morrison is in full control for now.

Morrison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Le Claw rolls, trying to escape but Morrison keeps control of the position.
Morrison connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Le Claw to escape the position.

Morrison looking to break Le Claw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Le Claw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morrison will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Le Claw is trying to get back to his feet but Morrison has full control of the position and if anything, Le Claw has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with punches and elbows.
Morrison lands with a hammerfist to the side of Le Claw's head.
Morrison is not going to allow Le Claw to sit and survive in this position.
Morrison tries to keep control of the position but Le Claw is staying busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Le Claw!
Morrison lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Morrison looking for the choke but no joy.

Morrison has the hooks in. Le Claw is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Morrison passes his arm under Le Claw's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Le Claw taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quincy Morrison!