PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Fergieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Jingle Bell Knock Out. Bret Fergieson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Morrison
vs
Fergieson

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Fergieson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergieson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergieson misses with a two punch combination.
Fergieson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Fergieson looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Fergieson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fergieson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergieson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fergieson misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fergieson.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Fergieson throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.

Morrison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergieson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison preventing the sweep.

Morrison has gone for a leg lock! Fergieson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morrison's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fergieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison has Fergieson pulled in close to control his posture.
Fergieson tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Fergieson postures up.
Fergieson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fergieson throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Fergieson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like John Morrison has been cut.
Fergieson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fergieson swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Fergieson's ribs.
Fergieson misses with a wild combination.
Fergieson misses with a straight left.
Fergieson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fergieson misses with a double jab.
A big right from Fergieson misses.
Fergieson misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Fergieson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fergieson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Fergieson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a head kick that Fergieson semi-blocks.
Fergieson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergieson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Fergieson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fergieson missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergieson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergieson swinging wildly here.
A big right from Fergieson misses.
Fergieson misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Fergieson throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
Fergieson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergieson throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fergieson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morrison - the referee stops the clock and Fergieson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morrison. Fergieson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fergieson misses with a body shot.
Bret Fergieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morrison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morrison lands in his opponent's guard.
Fergieson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Fergieson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Morrison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fergieson throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Fergieson.
Fergieson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bret Fergieson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison throws a body kick that misses.
Fergieson connects with a jab.
Fergieson tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Some wild striking there from Fergieson.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergieson.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fergieson misses its intended target.
Bret Fergieson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fergieson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergieson swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Fergieson.
Fergieson cracks Morrison with a good jab.

John Morrison's cut is getting worse.
Fergieson looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Fergieson which made him look bad.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Fergieson.
Fergieson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergieson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Fergieson misses with an uppercut.

Morrison moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fergieson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morrison is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fergieson to the mat. Fergieson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fergieson wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison forces his way into half guard.
Morrison is pressing down on Fergieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fergieson is holding on for now.
Fergieson is looking to escape.
Morrison prevents Fergieson from improving his position.
Fergieson is breathing heavily.
Morrison trying to control the action but Fergieson is working from the bottom.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fergieson!
Fergieson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fergieson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Morrison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fergieson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morrison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fergieson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to control but Fergieson wriggling away.
Morrison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fergieson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Morrison moves to the back.
Morrison lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fergieson.
Fergieson is keeping busy.

Morrison working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fergieson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison's guard. Nice work there by Fergieson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergieson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fergieson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison trying to control the position here.
Fergieson forces his way into half guard.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Fergieson sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Fergieson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Morrison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergieson.
Fergieson misses with a two punch combination.
Fergieson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergieson loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Fergieson.
Fergieson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Fergieson misses its intended target.
Fergieson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fergieson throws out the jab.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Fergieson.
Fergieson works the jab nicely.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fergieson is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Fergieson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergieson loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison throws a nice inside leg kick.

Morrison scores a takedown into full mount!
Morrison trying to control but Fergieson is having none of it.
Morrison prevents Fergieson from getting the reversal.
Fergieson is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fergieson is in real trouble.
Morrison is trying to stick to Fergieson's back but Fergieson is turning into Morrison. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fergieson.
Fergieson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fergieson postures up.
Fergieson is looking to stand up but Morrison won't let him.
Fergieson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrison is looking for a triangle but Fergieson pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Fergieson controlling him for the moment.
Fergieson wants to stand but Morrison is controlling his posture from full guard.

Morrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Fergieson from controlling successfully.
John Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fergieson is one step ahead there.
Fergieson wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergieson tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fergieson is one step ahead there.
Fergieson wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bret Fergieson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fergieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fergieson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fergieson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergieson misses with a looping right.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison defending well as Fergieson loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergieson is just out of range.
Fergieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fergieson misses with an uppercut.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fergieson. That did some damage!
Fergieson misses with an uppercut.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fergieson.
Fergieson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Fergieson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morrison.
Fergieson throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fergieson throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Morrison!