PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Crawford (ranked 2021 p4p, 301 weight class) and Chase Morgan (ranked 1420 p4p, 216 weight class). Morgan has chosen Don't Waste My Time - Krept & Konan as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Crawford
vs
Morgan

190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
214 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawford tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan misses with a hook. Crawford ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawford scores with a punch to the head.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Crawford.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crawford.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crawford throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.

Crawford lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Crawford takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford lands with a cross.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crawford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Morgan cracks Crawford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Crawford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
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!
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Morgan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crawford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan throws a low kick but Crawford moves out of range easily.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Crawford.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Crawford cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crawford scores with a nice head shot.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Crawford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Crawford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Crawford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tests Crawford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crawford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Crawford thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawford counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Morgan is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.