PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Lowe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lowe
vs
Morris

185 cm
22
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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S.W.A.T.

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asher Morris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.

Morris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morris showed some decent athleticism there.
Lowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Morris is looking for a kimura here.
Lowe tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Lowe wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lowe tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.

Morris wants to work for an arm triangle but Lowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lowe tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowe thuds his right hand into Morris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Asher Morris has been cut.
Lowe is looking to clinch.
Lowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Morris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morris showed some decent athleticism there.

Morris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lowe is doing well to control the position and prevent Morris from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morris is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.

Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lowe defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowe trying to control here.
Lowe gets full guard.
Lowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard.

Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Lowe from controlling successfully.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lowe!

Morris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lowe turns into him and now he's in Morris's guard.

Morris has his feet on Lowe's thighs here. He's pushed Lowe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lowe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asher Morris!