MM4 Force PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AIe SISI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erzra Lasker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erzra Lasker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

SISI
vs
Lasker

184 cm
23
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, AIe SISI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erzra Lasker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lasker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lasker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lasker throwing strikes from guard but SISI blocks nicely.
Lasker throws and elbow that misses. SISI uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lasker's guard. Nice move by SISI!
Lasker looking to control.
Lasker looking to hit a scissor sweep but SISI is one step ahead there.
SISI advances to half guard.
SISI tries to stand and escape but Lasker is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasker wants to control but SISI passes into side.
SISI tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

SISI looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lasker gets back to half guard.
Lasker wants to control but SISI is keeping busy.

SISI is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SISI passes to full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
SISI is breathing heavily.
Lasker wants to control but SISI is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
SISI seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lasker is holding on tight.
Lasker wants to hold on but SISI pushes him away.
Lasker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasker throwing hammer fists to the chest of SISI. What's that going to do exactly?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lasker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lasker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as SISI tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lasker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lasker manages to get to full guard.
Lasker looking to control.
SISI is pushing down on Lasker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lasker is fighting to maintain full guard but SISI has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Lasker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SISI doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SISI manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lasker seems keen to control SISI's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erzra Lasker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lasker misses with a body kick.
SISI shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lasker as he avoids it easily.
Lasker throws a nice looking combination but SISI bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lasker tries to clinch up but SISI circles away and keeps his distance.
Lasker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lasker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says SISI as he avoids it easily.
SISI fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lasker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SISI manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lasker landing with the ground and pound.
Lasker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

SISI escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lasker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lasker postures up and lands a big shot to SISI's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasker is looking to stand up but SISI won't let him.

SISI is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SISI can't keep his opponent in guard - Lasker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lasker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lasker is trying to control. SISI wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
SISI flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lasker wants to advance to full mount but SISI doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lasker throwing strikes from guard but SISI blocks nicely.

SISI had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lasker defends it easily.

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

SISI looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lasker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SISI!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SISI is looking to improve his position but Lasker isn't that keen on the idea.
Lasker unloading with bombs!

Lasker goes for an armbar but SISI turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from SISI.
Lasker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SISI flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
SISI missing with punches from the bottom.
SISI has hold of Lasker's hands but Lasker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
SISI is staying active underneath Lasker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lasker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lasker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. SISI defends it nicely.
SISI misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erzra Lasker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasker.
SISI rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lasker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SISI scores with a jab.
Lasker with a poor takedown
and SISI counters with a nice leg kick.
Lasker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
SISI scores with a jab to the body.
SISI will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AIe SISI is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lasker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches SISI napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Lasker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SISI knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SISI is trying to control Lasker's posture but Lasker avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasker landing a few strikes.
Lasker has control of an arm but SISI manages to advance to Lasker's back!
Lasker manages to reverse the position and now he's in SISI's guard. Nice work there by Lasker.
Lasker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lasker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lasker is looking to take a break and control but SISI is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lasker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, SISI has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lasker but great work by SISI.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SISI stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lasker misses with a takedown attempt
and SISI counters with a series of strikes. Lasker will be more careful next time no doubt.
AIe SISI has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erzra Lasker.

Lasker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SISI's guard.
Lasker trying to control the position from guard on top but SISI is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

SISI throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasker trying to control the position from guard on top but SISI is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SISI looking to control.
Lasker with a nice head shot there.
SISI 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.
Lasker content to stall in guard here.

SISI looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
SISI throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
SISI tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lasker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SISI keeping moving, preventing Lasker from controlling successfully.
Erzra Lasker has got the better of the ground game so far.
SISI keeping full guard, as Lasker tries to pass.
Erzra Lasker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lasker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to AIe SISI.
I think Lasker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erzra Lasker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Beast
vs
Pheonix

189 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wrestling Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Pheonix.
Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Beast scores with a takedown into Pheonix's guard.
Pheonix keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beast wants to control from the top but Pheonix keeps moving.
Pheonix is looking to stand up but Beast isn't so interested in that idea.
Pheonix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix wants to stand and escape but Beast is having none of it.
Beast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pheonix keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pheonix misses with a head kick.

Beast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pheonix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beast wants to control but Pheonix is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Beast has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Beast decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pheonix to his feet.
Beast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pheonix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Beast looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pheonix!
Beast controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws some wild stikes that Pheonix manages to avoid easily.
Pheonix is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action.
Pheonix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pheonix swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Beast.
Pheonix's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beast in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pheonix is looking to get to half guard.
Pheonix tries to lock up and control but Beast gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pheonix looks gassed!
Beast controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Pheonix misses with a takedown

and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheonix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast won't allow Pheonix to get back to his feet.

Beast stands up from Pheonix's guard - Beast perhaps looking for a knockout.

Beast forces Pheonix back against the ropes and clinches.
Beast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beast has Pheonix pushed against the ropes.
Beast gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pheonix looking for a takedown.
Pheonix is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix keeps control of Beast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pheonix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Beast is trying to trip Pheonix. He has hold of a leg but Pheonix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beast persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beast stops Pheonix from standing up.
Pheonix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beast.
Pheonix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheonix throws and elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pheonix's guard. Nice move by Beast!
Pheonix keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beast is controlling the pace.
Beast wants to pass to mount but Pheonix is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beast lands a nice short elbow.
Beast tries to pass to full mount but Pheonix defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pheonix is in trouble now - Beast has advanced to mount!
Pheonix reaches up to try and control the position but Beast seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pheonix rolls and tries to escape and now Beast has his back!
Pheonix has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Pheonix showing good submission defense here.
Beast struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Beast dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pheonix throws a leg kick which misses Beast's front leg but catches the back leg as Beast tries to avoid it.
Beast doesn't manage to clinch there - Pheonix circles away.
Pheonix wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beast leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pheonix can't break the clinch.
Beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pheonix smiles and moves away.
Pheonix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pheonix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Beast counters with a takedown into side control.
Beast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pheonix to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheonix can't do much from the bottom here.
Beast is staying tight to Pheonix's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Beast stands up and beckons Pheonix to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beast throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pheonix tries for a takedown but Beast circles away easily

and Beast counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pheonix's guard now.
Wrestling Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beast postures up.
Beast thows a big elbow that misses.
Pheonix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beast stands and steps away. Pheonix gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pheonix misses with a takedown

and Beast counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pheonix's guard now.
Wrestling Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Pheonix.
Pheonix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beast wants to control from the top but Pheonix keeps moving.
Beast connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheonix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast passes Pheonix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beast is trying to control the action in half guard but Pheonix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paul Pheonix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beast, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Beast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rendicion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendicion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by El último pecado. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Morrison
vs
Rendicion

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs
Virtual Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ty Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Rendicion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Morrison.

Rendicion gets caught flat footed, as Morrison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rendicion looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rendicion is on top in guard.
Morrison seems keen to control Rendicion's posture.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rendicion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rendicion tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.

Rendicion has gone for a leg lock! Morrison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rendicion's guard.
Rendicion 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.

Rendicion has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to stand but Rendicion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rendicion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rendicion wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Rendicion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rendicion looks gassed!
Morrison passes into half guard.

Rendicion actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison is controlling the pace.
Morrison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morrison tries to control but Rendicion wriggling away.
Rendicion is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morrison raining down shots from the mount!
Rendicion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rendicion is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is landing with some decent strikes but Rendicion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rendicion is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rendicion on the ground.
Morrison is really struggling to control Rendicion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Morrison is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
BOOM! Morrison connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rendicion working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rendicion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rendicion is bucking up trying to escape but Morrison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Morrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rendicion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrison shoots in but Rendicion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Morrison darts in and clinches Rendicion up against the ropes.
Morrison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rendicion just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morrison jumps guard.

Rendicion 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.
Morrison scores with a short punch from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendicion preventing the sweep.

Rendicion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rendicion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rendicion is breathing heavily.

Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rendicion defends it easily.
Rendicion trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Rendicion won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrison tries to clinch but Rendicion moves out of range.
Rendicion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rendicion wants it to stay on the feet.
Morrison takes one to the chin there.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rendicion as he avoids it easily.
Ty Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Rendicion tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rendicion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rendicion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rendicion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.

Morrison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Rendicion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rendicion is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rendicion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rendicion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Ty Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rendicion looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison wants to stand but Rendicion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison wants to stand but Rendicion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rendicion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Morrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Morrison takes the fight into the clinch.

Morrison has hold of one of Rendicion's legs. Rendicion is fighting the takedown attempt but Morrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Rendicion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison is trying to control. Rendicion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rendicion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rendicion won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rendicion keeps working.
Morrison tries to stand and escape but Rendicion is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendicion wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.

Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rendicion defends it well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Rendicion.
Morrison shoots and misses

and Rendicion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rendicion wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.

Rendicion seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison defends the submission attempt.
Rendicion wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping control of the position.

Rendicion wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Rendicion is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Rendicion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison tries to roll over but Rendicion keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morrison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rendicion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rendicion shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt

and Rendicion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrison controls Rendicion momentarily but Rendicion frees himself.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rendicion manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Rendicion is controlling well.
Rendicion blocks the strikes from Morrison.
Roberto Rendicion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rendicion is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison pulls Rendicion in close to prevent any damage.
Ty Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rendicion throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Rendicion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Morrison!
Ty Morrison is the new heavyweight champion!