GOTC FN 1 : Morrison vs Tamura PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Cazacu (ranked 4126 p4p, 5243 weight class) and Thomas Kerry (ranked 406 p4p, 459 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cazacu
vs
Kerry

177 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Cazacu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Kerry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cazacu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerry.

Kerry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cazacu's guard.
Kerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cazacu is trying to control the position but Kerry postures up.

Cazacu looking for a guillotine here but Kerry defends easily.
Kerry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cazacu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry stops Cazacu from standing up.
Kerry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazacu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cazacu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cazacu is on top in guard.

Kerry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kerry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kerry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kerry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cazacu manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cazacu trying to control the position.
Kerry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kerry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Kerry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Cazacu thumps Kerry with a low kick.
Cazacu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerry as he jumps to the side.
Cazacu wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cazacu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kerry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cazacu is looking to stand back up but Kerry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cazacu.

Kerry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazacu wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cazacu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cazacu gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerry stands up over Cazacu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kerry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kerry looking to pass the guard.
Cazacu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Kerry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kerry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Cazacu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cazacu throws a lazy head kick

so Kerry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cazacu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kerry manages to pass to side control.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cazacu tries to kick Kerry off but Kerry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cazacu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cazacu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazacu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cazacu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerry controls the pace.
Kerry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerry throwing strikes from guard but Cazacu blocks nicely.
Kerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cazacu is keeping the position for now.

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.
Kerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerry chips away with some ground and pound.
Kerry lands a couple of elbows.
Cazacu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas Kerry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerry stays in close to Cazacu's body and controls the position.

Cazacu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Kerry.
Well Kerry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry!
Thomas Kerry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gherman Cornouhov (ranked 3619 p4p, 4078 weight class) and Dawood Hole (ranked 284 p4p, 308 weight class). Cornouhov's entrance music is ULTRAKILL - The World Looks Red. A fine choice. Hole has chosen The Enemy as his entrance music. Gherman Cornouhov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dawood Hole's chin.

Cornouhov
vs
Hole

172 cm
25
150
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $48

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gherman Cornouhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dawood Hole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole misses with a combination

and Cornouhov counters with a single leg into guard. Hole didn't expect that.

Cornouhov gets to his feet. Hole looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cornouhov slips a jab and a cross from Hole.
Cornouhov tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Hole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornouhov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Hole has Cornouhov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cornouhov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Dawood Hole has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornouhov keeps control of Hole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hole is trying to maintain a safe position but Cornouhov gets an underhook and turns Hole into the cage.
Cornouhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hole's efforts to push away.

Cornouhov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornouhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cornouhov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole misses with a double jab.
Cornouhov blocks a head kick by Hole.
Cornouhov attempts a counter takedown but Hole avoids it well and moves away.
Hole looks winded!
Hole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole looks to land a left hand but Cornouhov moved out of range nicely.
Dawood Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornouhov dodges the punch combination from Hole.
Cornouhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Cornouhov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cornouhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Hole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cornouhov tries to counter with a takedown but Hole is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hole doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornouhov circles away.
Hole connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dawood Hole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dawood Hole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cornouhov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hole can pounce on him.
Hole tries to clinch but Cornouhov is having none of it.
Cornouhov attempts a counter takedown but Hole avoids it well and moves away.
Hole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cornouhov checks it well.
Hole moves in looking to clinch but Cornouhov pushes him off.
Cornouhov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hole throws a leg kick

and Cornouhov counters with a double leg. Hole bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Cornouhov follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gherman Cornouhov!
Our winner, Gherman Cornouhov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dawood Hole was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is, I will come back stronger.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Morrison (ranked 3607 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Shiro Tamura (ranked 282 p4p, 320 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Morrison
vs
Tamura

179 cm
25
145
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shiro Tamura!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tamura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamura throws an elbow that misses. Morrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamura's guard. Nice move by Morrison!

Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Morrison drives through with a takedown into Tamura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Morrison gets to his feet - Tamura follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
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!
Morrison throws a series of punches but Tamura avoids them all with ease.
Tamura works over Morrison's head and body with a nice combination.
Tamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamura misses the shot to the body.

Morrison moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison drags the fight down to the ground.
Tamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Tamura defends easily.
Tamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tamura throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.

Morrison kicks Tamura off and gets to his feet.
Tamura tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison tries to clinch but Tamura moves out of range.
Tamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Tamura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morrison is trying to defend but Tamura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamura lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tamura working Morrison over with strikes.
Tamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamura wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.
Tamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Tamura tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Tamura working over Morrison with some ground and pound. Morrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morrison's head.
Morrison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamura.
Tamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura winds up and cracks Morrison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tries to roll over but Tamura keeps him under control.
Tamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tamura working over Morrison with some ground and pound. Morrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamura lands strikes from half guard.

Morrison is rocked!
Tamura scores with a big shot! Morrison's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Morrison! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiro Tamura!
Shiro Tamura is the new featherweight champion!