PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Murillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Morrison
vs
Murillo

182 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Fearless Systems Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Murillo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murillo eats them both and turns towards Morrison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Murillo sprawls well.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Murillo throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Morrison does it's job there.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Murillo circles away easily

so Murillo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrison is trying to keep Murillo in close.
Murillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murillo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison can't keep his opponent in guard - Murillo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murillo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo stops Morrison from getting back to his feet.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
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. Murillo connects with a nice short shot to Morrison's temple.
Murillo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murillo is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Murillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murillo controlling the action here.
Morrison is not content to let Murillo control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison!
Murillo landing punches.
Murillo controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo with the ground and pound from mount.
Murillo looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murillo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morrison's face.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Murillo's attempts to control the action.
Morrison is bucking up trying to escape but Murillo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Morrison is rocked!
Murillo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Morrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Murillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Murillo isn't that keen on the idea.
Murillo lands a big elbow - Morrison is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Morrison is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Orlando Murillo!