PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 34 p4p, 58 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Cressbeckler's entrance music is American Remains. A fine choice. Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music. 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?

Cressbeckler
vs
Morrison

177 cm
33
177
32 - 11 - 0

181 cm
31
170
29 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Cressbeckler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Cressbeckler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morrison tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cressbeckler circles away quickly and effectively.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Cressbeckler throws out a powerful jab.
Cressbeckler lands with a cross.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.

Morrison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cressbeckler is trying to defend but Morrison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morrison content to control rather than advance.
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
Morrison is just content to waste time from the top position. Cressbeckler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cressbeckler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison throws a strike but Cressbeckler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison pulls Cressbeckler in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morrison is trying to keep Cressbeckler in close.
Cressbeckler preventing the sweep.
Morrison working a defensive guard but Cressbeckler passes into half guard.
Cressbeckler is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.
Cressbeckler passes to side control.
Morrison is looking to regain half guard here but Cressbeckler keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler gets to mount! Morrison was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison wants to control but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
Morrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cressbeckler controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison jabs Cressbeckler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.

Morrison gets a double leg takedown into Cressbeckler's guard.
Cressbeckler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Cressbeckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison postures up in Cressbeckler's guard and throws a big left but Cressbeckler blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Cressbeckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison cracks Cressbeckler with a solid left hand.
Morrison trying to control but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cressbeckler rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.

Morrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Cressbeckler has his feet on Morrison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler slips a jab and a cross from Morrison.
Cressbeckler looks to land a body kick but Morrison moved away.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Cressbeckler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Morrison tries to bum rush Cressbeckler with a series of wild strikes but Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Cressbeckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab to the body
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison stuns Cressbeckler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Cressbeckler didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Morrison catches Cressbeckler right on the button with a cross.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cressbeckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morrison cracks Cressbeckler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cressbeckler momentarily.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Cressbeckler loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Cressbeckler.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler slaps away a takedown attempt from Morrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Morrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a good low kick that Morrison was not able to check.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves out of range as Cressbeckler throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Cressbeckler off the cage and back into range.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Morrison lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Cressbeckler is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Morrison.
Cressbeckler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrison misses with a hook. Cressbeckler ducked under it nicely.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Cressbeckler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison jabs Cressbeckler right on the nose. Cressbeckler blinks but takes it well.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison really dominated that round.
That's time! Cressbeckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cressbeckler defends well and Morrison ends up having to push Cressbeckler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick by Cressbeckler misses
and Cressbeckler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cressbeckler cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cressbeckler looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cressbeckler's waist but Cressbeckler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morrison off to one side.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
A counter left hand to the body from Cressbeckler misses its target.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Donk. Morrison catches Cressbeckler right on the button with a cross.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
Cressbeckler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Cressbeckler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Cressbeckler walks into a left hand.
Cressbeckler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cressbeckler's guard.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Cressbeckler blocks nicely.
Cressbeckler trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison distracts Cressbeckler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison stands up over Cressbeckler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Cressbeckler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cressbeckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison pulls Cressbeckler in close to his closed guard and prevents Cressbeckler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Joad Cressbeckler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cressbeckler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morrison trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Cressbeckler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a two punch combo.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Cressbeckler shakes it off.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison jabs at Cressbeckler's body.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Cressbeckler walks into a jab.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Morrison sizes up Cressbeckler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cressbeckler sneaks out the side door and pushes Morrison away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a good body shot.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Cressbeckler avoids them all with ease.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Cressbeckler avoids it with no problem.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cressbeckler's head backwards.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Cressbeckler's ribs.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Cressbeckler.
Morrison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cressbeckler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cressbeckler lands a big head kick that sends Morrison tumbling to the mat! Cressbeckler takes a step backwards and waves Morrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Morrison is rocked!

It looks like Frank Morrison has been cut.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Cressbeckler finish him?
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.

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 Joad Cressbeckler.
I think Morrison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.