PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Beaconsfield Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beaconsfield Herbert might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let the bodies hit the floor. Morrow has chosen Straylight Run - Hands In The Sky as his entrance music. Robert Beaconsfield Herbert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Beaconsfield Herbert
vs
Morrow

189 cm
19
194 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Beaconsfield Herbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaconsfield Herbert.
Morrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beaconsfield Herbert cracks a nice hook into Morrow's ribs.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands with a nice combination. Morrow backs away looking to recover.
Beaconsfield Herbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beaconsfield Herbert as he jumps to the side.

Beaconsfield Herbert rushes Morrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Beaconsfield Herbert manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Morrow misses.
The fighters circling - Morrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaconsfield Herbert scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaconsfield Herbert manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Beaconsfield Herbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beaconsfield Herbert!

Beaconsfield Herbert has taken the fight to the clinch.

Beaconsfield Herbert breaks from the clinch.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beaconsfield Herbert misses with a few strikes there.

Beaconsfield Herbert moves into the clinch.
Morrow wants a takedown but no success here.
Robert Beaconsfield Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Morrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beaconsfield Herbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beaconsfield Herbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beaconsfield Herbert working hard to break the clinch.
Beaconsfield Herbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beaconsfield Herbert's efforts to push away.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beaconsfield Herbert as Morrow tries to tie him up.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.

Beaconsfield Herbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beaconsfield Herbert throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beaconsfield Herbert drops his hands momentarily and Morrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beaconsfield Herbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrow.
Beaconsfield Herbert tests Morrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaconsfield Herbert swinging wildly here.
Morrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrow is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morrow.
Morrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beaconsfield Herbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beaconsfield Herbert. Beaconsfield Herbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Beaconsfield Herbert.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaconsfield Herbert.
Beaconsfield Herbert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beaconsfield Herbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrow misses with the combination.
Morrow looks gassed!

Morrow darts in and clinches Beaconsfield Herbert up against the cage.
Morrow just leaning against Beaconsfield Herbert, taking a breather.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morrow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beaconsfield Herbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrow throws a right hand that Beaconsfield Herbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaconsfield Herbert also avoids with ease.
Morrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands a jab to the nose.
Beaconsfield Herbert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beaconsfield Herbert connects with a body shot.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands a right hook to the body.

Beaconsfield Herbert clinches up against the cage.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.

Beaconsfield Herbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clay Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Beaconsfield Herbert.
No luck for Morrow with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beaconsfield Herbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morrow is trying to drag Beaconsfield Herbert to the mat but Beaconsfield Herbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Beaconsfield Herbert manages to break the clinch.

Beaconsfield Herbert has Morrow up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Beaconsfield Herbert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morrow is trying to drag Beaconsfield Herbert to the mat but Beaconsfield Herbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to break free but Morrow pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaconsfield Herbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beaconsfield Herbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to clinch there but Morrow circles away.
Beaconsfield Herbert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beaconsfield Herbert looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Robert Beaconsfield Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrow closes the distance but Beaconsfield Herbert moves to the side
and Beaconsfield Herbert counters with a left and a right that stings Morrow.

Beaconsfield Herbert rushes Morrow and presses him up against the cage.
Beaconsfield Herbert is working Morrow over against the cage.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Beaconsfield Herbert has had enough of the clinch but Morrow keeps him there for the moment.
Morrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrow tries to break free but Beaconsfield Herbert pushes him back against the cage.
Morrow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to break the clinch but can't.

Morrow manages to break the clinch.

Beaconsfield Herbert moves into range and clinches up with Morrow.
A frustrated look appears on Beaconsfield Herbert's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Morrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morrow is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Morrow prevents Beaconsfield Herbert from getting back to his feet.
Beaconsfield Herbert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.
Morrow throwing strikes but missing.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrow is pushing down on Beaconsfield Herbert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beaconsfield Herbert is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him
Beaconsfield Herbert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beaconsfield Herbert tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrow misses with a head shot. Beaconsfield Herbert uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morrow with a nice head shot there.
Beaconsfield Herbert keeping full guard, as Morrow tries to pass.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Beaconsfield Herbert keeps moving.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaconsfield Herbert is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morrow dives into side control.
Morrow advances to mount.
Morrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Morrow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morrow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beaconsfield Herbert hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow looking to finish Beaconsfield Herbert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beaconsfield Herbert!
Morrow breaks from Beaconsfield Herbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morrow with a couple of short strikes.
Morrow looking to control but Beaconsfield Herbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to buck Morrow off but he can't manage it.
Morrow lands a big elbow.
Beaconsfield Herbert taking shots to the head.

Morrow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beaconsfield Herbert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Morrow works the jab nicely.

Morrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to get back to his feet but Morrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Beaconsfield Herbert is retaining full guard.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to stand up but Morrow is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrow landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beaconsfield Herbert's head.
Morrow distracts Beaconsfield Herbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to stand up but Morrow is controlling him.
Morrow lands a couple of elbows.
Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beaconsfield Herbert's head.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaconsfield Herbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrow passes Beaconsfield Herbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrow prevents Beaconsfield Herbert from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrow connects with a nice short shot to Beaconsfield Herbert's temple.
Beaconsfield Herbert tries to kick Morrow off but Morrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beaconsfield Herbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him
Morrow working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beaconsfield Herbert is looking to escape.

Morrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand up here but Morrow is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow lands strikes from half guard.
Morrow working the head and body with strikes.
Morrow wants to take a breather but Beaconsfield Herbert is having none of it.
Morrow with the ground and pound but Beaconsfield Herbert uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to get back to his feet but Morrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaconsfield Herbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beaconsfield Herbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrow. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrow swinging wildly here.
Beaconsfield Herbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beaconsfield Herbert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrow.
Morrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beaconsfield Herbert is out of range and Morrow settles back down.
Beaconsfield Herbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beaconsfield Herbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrow.
Morrow is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Morrow!