PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubbi Morthens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Cullen
vs
Morthens

184 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubbi Morthens!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cullen drives through and clinches with Morthens against the cage.
Cullen scores with a knee to the head.
Cullen misses with a body punch.
Morthens dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.

Cullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Cullen breaks from the clinch.
Bubbi Morthens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen leaves Morthens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Morthens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cullen struggling a bit here.
Cullen is trying to improve his position.
Morthens trying to control the action but Cullen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is trying to control Morthens's posture but Morthens avoids it.
Morthens wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.
Cullen wants to control but Morthens postures up.
Morthens wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Morthens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morthens showed some decent athleticism there.
Morthens is trying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Cullen wants to control but Morthens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cullen pushes Morthens off looking to stand but Morthens dives back in and keeps control.
Cullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cullen trying to control but Morthens postures up.
Cullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morthens on the ground.
Cullen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morthens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cullen controlling the position for now.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Well, if Morthens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cullen misses with a takedown attempt

and Morthens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cullen won't be happy with that.

Morthens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cullen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Morthens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Morthens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cullen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Morthens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cullen, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Cullen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cullen fails with the takedown

and Morthens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cullen won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cullen drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cullen gets to his feet - Morthens follows without any prompting.
Morthens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cullen counters with a takedown into side control.
Cullen gets to mount! Morthens was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morthens regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Morthens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cullen pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morthens wants to control but Cullen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morthens is looking to improve his position.

Morthens looking for submissions off his back.
Cullen wants to take a breather but Morthens is having none of it.
Cullen wants to get back to his feet.
Bubbi Morthens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morthens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Morthens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cullen is not content to let Morthens control the position.
Morthens works his way into side control.
Cullen pushes Morthens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morthens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morthens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cullen keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is trying to buck Morthens off.
You can see the frustration on Cullen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cullen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morthens tries for a takedown but Cullen circles away easily

and Cullen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morthens won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Morthens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morthens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morthens trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cullen manages to pass to mount!
Morthens tries to hold on but Cullen pushes him away.
Cullen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Cullen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cullen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morthens wants to control but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morthens is looking to escape.
Cullen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morthens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morthens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cullen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cullen's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen wants to escape the position.
Cullen is working hard here to advance position.
Cullen covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can Cullen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cullen just trying to survive but Morthens is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morthens somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

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.

Cullen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cullen rolls, trying to escape but Morthens keeps control of the position.

Morthens is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cullen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cullen trying to control the hands but Morthens won't let him.
Cullen avoids the strikes from Morthens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cullen showing good submission defense here.
Cullen holding both Morthens 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morthens controls the position.
Morthens has the hooks in. Cullen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cullen wants to get back to his feet.
Cullen trying to control but not successfully.

Morthens is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cullen won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Morthens off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubbi Morthens!