PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 2760 p4p, 268 weight class) and Adam Morley (ranked 4645 p4p, 436 weight class). Danny Mc Elroy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mc Elroy
vs
Morley

195 cm
29
279 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
36
284 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mc Elroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Morley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Elroy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mc Elroy.
Morley postures up in Mc Elroy's guard and throws a big left but Mc Elroy blocks it.
Mc Elroy controlling Morley's posture.
Morley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morley being controlled here momentarily.

Mc Elroy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position.
Morley throws a big elbow that misses.
Mc Elroy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Mc Elroy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morley defends well.
Mc Elroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc Elroy, not yet.
Mc Elroy is looking to stand up but Morley isn't so interested in that idea.
Morley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mc Elroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mc Elroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morley is trying to control but can't.

Mc Elroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morley is just riding it out for now. Mc Elroy eventually gives up the hold.

Mc Elroy is looking for a kimura here.
Mc Elroy lands strikes from half guard.
Morley tries to get to full guard but Mc Elroy has control of the leg.
Mc Elroy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Mc Elroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morley is just riding it out for now. Mc Elroy eventually gives up the hold.

Morley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mc Elroy is on him like a limpet, forcing Morley back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mc Elroy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morley is trying to keep an underhook but Mc Elroy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mc Elroy stalling away here and it's allowed Morley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mc Elroy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mc Elroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Elroy stands up over Morley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mc Elroy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mc Elroy distracts Morley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morley is controlling Mc Elroy's posture.
Morley wants to sweep here but Mc Elroy controlling him for the moment.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Morley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morley controlling the position.

Mc Elroy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Morley is working from the bottom.
Mc Elroy wants to pass the guard but Morley is keeping the position.
Morley 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mc Elroy controls the pace.
Mc Elroy trying to move into half guard but instead Morley has managed to sweep!

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 Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Morley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morley lands a few punches from side control.

It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Morley misses with the ground and pound.
Morley trying to control the action but Mc Elroy is working from the bottom.
Morley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Morley crashes against the mat.
Mc Elroy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morley wants to pass to mount but Mc Elroy is defending the position.
Mc Elroy is controlling Morley's trapped leg to prevent Morley from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morley throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mc Elroy to regain full guard.

Morley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Elroy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morley has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Elroy's legs - danger averted.

Mc Elroy looking for a guillotine here but Morley defends easily.
Morley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morley throws a big elbow that misses.
Mc Elroy controlling Morley's posture.
Mc Elroy trying to keep a closed guard but Morley is proving a slippery customer.
Adam Morley has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy wants to sweep here but Morley controlling him for the moment.

Mc Elroy has his foot on Morley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morley works his way back into a safe position though.
Morley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mc Elroy is trying to control the position but Morley postures up.
Mc Elroy has Morley pulled in close to control his posture.

Mc Elroy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morley is aware though and is defending well.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mc Elroy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mc Elroy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mc Elroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mc Elroy lands a hook that snaps the head of Morley backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy lands an elbow that stopped Morley in his tracks for a moment.
Mc Elroy wants a takedown but no success here.

Morley lands a takedown into guard.
Mc Elroy pulls Morley in close to prevent any damage.
Morley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mc Elroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mc Elroy has Morley pulled in close to control his posture.
Mc Elroy working a defensive guard here.
Morley connects with a couple of short punches.
Morley works over Mc Elroy with some ground and pound from guard.

Danny Mc Elroy's cut is getting worse.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Mc Elroy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Morley!