PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 2687 p4p, 291 weight class) and Morgan Hed (ranked 2453 p4p, 274 weight class). Nick Tessier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tessier
vs
Hed

184 cm
26
196 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

190 cm
32
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Shade Tree Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Hed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier throws a head kick but Hed moves out of range.
Tessier throws the kick towards the body but Hed avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hed checks a leg kick.
Hed connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier looks to land a combination but Hed avoids it well.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Hed's leg. Hed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
Tessier throws a leg kick

and Hed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tessier!
Hed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tessier some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Hed swings around for an armbar but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hed's guard.
Tessier prevents Hed from getting back to his feet.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hed is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tessier postures up in Hed's guard and throws a big left but Hed blocks it.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tessier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hed blocks the body kick.
Hed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Nick Tessier has been cut.
Tessier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hed's sensitive parts.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier shoots in but no luck this time.
Tessier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hed.

Hed dives in and scores a takedown into Tessier's guard.

Tessier working for a triangle but Hed defends it easily.
Hed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Hed from controlling successfully.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.

Tessier is looking for a triangle but Hed pushes his legs off easily.
Hed wants to stand but Tessier is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tessier wants to sweep here but Hed controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier controls Hed momentarily but Hed frees himself.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
Hed lands a couple of digs.
Tessier is trying to hold Hed in close to prevent damage but Hed has managed to pass into half guard.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hed lands with a punch from half guard.
Hed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tessier wants to improve his position but Hed is controlling well.
Tessier trying to control here.

Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hed is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tessier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tessier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hed is working away from the top position though.
Hed working the head and body with strikes.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hed there.

Tessier is rocked!
Tessier is in trouble now - Hed has advanced to mount!
Hed connects with a bit shot that sees Tessier covering up! More strikes from Hed and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hed is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Hed!
Morgan Hed gave a mention to Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).