PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaffa Spliff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spliff
vs
McMorrow

188 cm
33
185 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

183 cm
36
273 lbs
34 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spliff throws a leg kick but McMorrow checks it.
That kick from McMorrow tenderised Spliff's leg. Spliff is trying to keep his angry face on.
McMorrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McMorrow wants to slow Spliff down by chopping away at his legs.
McMorrow cracks a nice hook into Spliff's ribs.
Spliff closes the distance and clinches up with McMorrow, looking for a takedown. Spliff pushes McMorrow against the cage but McMorrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! McMorrow slams his shin into Spliff's torso.
McMorrow connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMorrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMorrow throws a body punch but Spliff moves out of range.
Spliff throws a sloppy head kick
and McMorrow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spliff really felt that one!
Sean McMorrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from McMorrow.
McMorrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
McMorrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McMorrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spliff if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from McMorrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMorrow drives through with a takedown into Spliff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McMorrow stands up over Spliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMorrow chips away with some ground and pound.
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMorrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMorrow landing some decent shots from guard.
McMorrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spliff's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Spliff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMorrow defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMorrow's guard.
Spliff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMorrow working a defensive guard here.
McMorrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spliff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spliff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMorrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMorrow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean McMorrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

McMorrow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McMorrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMorrow winds up and cracks Spliff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spliff is looking for a sweep. McMorrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow misses with a head shot. Spliff uses the momentum to regain guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spliff looking for a guillotine here but McMorrow defends easily.
Spliff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McMorrow has passed into side control.
Spliff is looking for a sweep.
Spliff is trying to control McMorrow's posture but McMorrow avoids it.
Spliff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McMorrow off and has taken his back!
McMorrow is really stuck here.
McMorrow surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Spliff somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy McMorrow right now.
Spliff has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McMorrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on McMorrow's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Spliff scores with punches to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Spliff.
Spliff is trying to stick to McMorrow's back but McMorrow is turning into Spliff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Spliff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McMorrow.

Spliff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMorrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMorrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMorrow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Spliff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMorrow slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McMorrow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McMorrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spliff was covering up waiting for the punch and McMorrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spliff wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMorrow is now in half guard.
Spliff is looking to improve his position.

Spliff looking for submissions off his back.
McMorrow throwing shots but Spliff is blocking nicely.
Spliff is pressing down on McMorrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McMorrow connects with a couple of short punches.
McMorrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMorrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McMorrow passes Spliff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spliff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMorrow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spliff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spliff.
McMorrow throws a big elbow that misses.
McMorrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMorrow wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Sean McMorrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMorrow distracts Spliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Spliff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMorrow defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McMorrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spliff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McMorrow has managed to get both his arms back between Spliff's legs - danger averted.
Spliff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMorrow's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow wants to sweep here but Spliff controlling him for the moment.
McMorrow is adopting a defensive guard.
Spliff scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMorrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Spliff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMorrow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spliff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McMorrow looking to control.
Spliff trying to control but McMorrow is working from the bottom.
McMorrow looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spliff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McMorrow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spliff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spliff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McMorrow gets back to full guard.
McMorrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spliff forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMorrow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McMorrow tries to roll over but Spliff keeps him under control.
McMorrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spliff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMorrow trying to hold on to Spliff's head to control him but Spliff postures up.
Spliff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spliff wants to pass to mount but McMorrow is defending the position.
McMorrow wants to improve his position but Spliff is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean McMorrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McMorrow throws a lazy right hand but Spliff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMorrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliff.
McMorrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spliff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMorrow tries a low kick but Spliff avoids it.
Spliff lands a glancing blow to the side of McMorrow's head.
Spliff slips a jab from McMorrow.
McMorrow misses with a body kick.
McMorrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sean McMorrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMorrow scores with a kick to the midsection.
McMorrow throws a shot to the body.
Spliff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMorrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spliff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow working the head and body with strikes.
Spliff is trying to get back to half guard.
McMorrow lands some shots froms side control.
McMorrow lands a nice forearm strike.
McMorrow lands a decent elbow from side control.

Spliff is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliff is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Spliff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMorrow working the ground and pound.
McMorrow lands a huge shot from side control! Spliff is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean McMorrow!
Sean McMorrow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.