PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burlington Spatchcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burlington Spatchcock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Morrison
vs
Spatchcock

197 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

194 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adrian Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Burlington Spatchcock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spatchcock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spatchcock throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Spatchcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spatchcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Morrison moves into the clinch successfully.

Spatchcock breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spatchcock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morrison - the referee stops the clock and Spatchcock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morrison. Spatchcock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morrison.

Spatchcock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morrison's guard.
Morrison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spatchcock.
Spatchcock won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spatchcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Spatchcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spatchcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spatchcock looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spatchcock is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Spatchcock isn't so interested in that idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Spatchcock sprawls well.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Spatchcock shows good takedown defense.
Spatchcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spatchcock has his takedown stuffed

and Morrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spatchcock's guard.
Spatchcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Spatchcock, not yet.
Spatchcock doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Spatchcock is trying to keep Morrison in close.

Spatchcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spatchcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Spatchcock keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Spatchcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Spatchcock shoots in and bounces Morrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Spatchcock is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spatchcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spatchcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spatchcock works over Morrison with some ground and pound from guard.
Spatchcock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spatchcock advances position into side control!
Spatchcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morrison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spatchcock connects with a decent elbow.
Spatchcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spatchcock misses with the ground and pound.
Spatchcock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morrison to see if he's OK.
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
Spatchcock scoring with punches from side control.
Spatchcock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet.
Spatchcock grinds an elbow into Morrison's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burlington Spatchcock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spatchcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spatchcock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spatchcock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spatchcock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Adrian Morrison has been cut.

Spatchcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spatchcock throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
Spatchcock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Morrison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Spatchcock wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Spatchcock fakes the leg kick and cracks Morrison in the body.
Spatchcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spatchcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Spatchcock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spatchcock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Spatchcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spatchcock.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Spatchcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison clinches.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Spatchcock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrison walks away with a smile on his face. Spatchcock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spatchcock.
Adrian Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burlington Spatchcock.
Spatchcock throws a right and a left that Morrison avoids nicely.
Spatchcock throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
Spatchcock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spatchcock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spatchcock tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spatchcock to the ground. Spatchcock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spatchcock misses with a wild body shot.
Spatchcock looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spatchcock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spatchcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spatchcock lands with a right to the head.

Spatchcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spatchcock tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Spatchcock fails with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spatchcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Spatchcock.

Morrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spatchcock missing with punches from the bottom.
Spatchcock tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.

Morrison is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Spatchcock to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Burlington Spatchcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spatchcock is proving hard to escape from.
Spatchcock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spatchcock is on top in guard.
Spatchcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.

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.
Spatchcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Spatchcock postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spatchcock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Spatchcock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Spatchcock tries to pass.
Spatchcock passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burlington Spatchcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Morrison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spatchcock lands a head shot.
Spatchcock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spatchcock tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Spatchcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spatchcock throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Spatchcock with that takedown attempt.

Morrison feints and as Spatchcock raises his hands in defense, Morrison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Morrison trying to control but Spatchcock is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spatchcock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison is working an open guard so Spatchcock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burlington Spatchcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spatchcock throws out the jab.
Spatchcock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spatchcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burlington Spatchcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spatchcock fails with an attempt to clinch.

Morrison pushes Spatchcock up against the cage in a clinch.

Spatchcock has hold of one of Morrison's legs. Morrison is fighting the takedown attempt but Spatchcock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Spatchcock stops Morrison from standing up.
Spatchcock throwing strikes but missing.
Spatchcock thows a big elbow that misses.
Spatchcock preventing the sweep.
Spatchcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spatchcock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spatchcock has him pressed against the cage.
Spatchcock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morrison prevents it.
Adrian Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burlington Spatchcock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock lands a shot to the body.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morrison keeps control of Spatchcock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spatchcock wants a takedown but no success here.
Spatchcock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spatchcock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spatchcock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spatchcock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spatchcock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Spatchcock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spatchcock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrison avoiding damage.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Spatchcock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.

Spatchcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Morrison clinches up with Spatchcock and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spatchcock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Spatchcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Spatchcock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spatchcock is putting a hurting on Morrison here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Spatchcock crashes against the mat.
Spatchcock working away.
Morrison taking a bit of punishment here - Spatchcock scoring with strikes.
Burlington Spatchcock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison prevents Spatchcock from moving into mount.
Spatchcock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spatchcock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burlington Spatchcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spatchcock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burlington Spatchcock!