PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Buck Dich. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

von Herrmann
vs
Morton

185 cm
32
265 lbs
25 - 22 - 1

192 cm
31
255 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Morton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton is looking to clinch.
Morton is looking to clinch.
Morton darts in trying to clinch
and von Herrmann counters with a left and a right that stings Morton.
von Herrmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morton tries to clinch

and von Herrmann counters with a single leg into guard. Morton didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
von Herrmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Herrmann lands a couple of digs.
von Herrmann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
von Herrmann throws an elbow that misses. Morton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Morton!
von Herrmann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if von Herrmann tries to get out of the position.
Morton is fighting to break von Herrmann's control of his arms but von Herrmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton is looking to work some ground and pound but von Herrmann has wrist control.
Morton wanted to stand there but von Herrmann had control of the position.

von Herrmann is working an open guard so Morton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morton darts in trying to clinch
and von Herrmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morton thinking.
Morton tries to clinch but von Herrmann moves out of range.
Morton closes the distance looking to clinch
and von Herrmann counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton dodges the punch combination from von Herrmann.
Morton wants to clinch.
von Herrmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Morton.
Morton tries to clinch there but von Herrmann circles away.
Morton wants to clinch up but von Herrmann keeps it at a distance.
Morton is looking to clinch.
Morton tries to clinch but von Herrmann moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Morton.
von Herrmann wants to slow Morton down by chopping away at his legs.
Carl Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Herrmann misses with the combination.
von Herrmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Morton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and von Herrmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Morton doesn't manage to clinch there - von Herrmann circles away.
Morton misses with a two punch combination.
Morton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morton moves in looking to clinch but von Herrmann pushes him off.

von Herrmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Herrmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Herrmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Morton wants to clinch.

Morton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
von Herrmann looking to pass the guard.
Morton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann.
Morton wants to get back to his feet but von Herrmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Morton is retaining full guard.
von Herrmann throws an elbow that misses. Morton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Morton!
Morton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morton wants to control from the top but von Herrmann keeps moving.
von Herrmann has a closed guard, preventing Morton from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton wants to control from the top but von Herrmann keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morton wanted to stand there but von Herrmann had control of the position.
Butch von Herrmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
von Herrmann pulls Morton in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carl Morton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Morton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but von Herrmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morton closes the distance looking to clinch
and von Herrmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells von Herrmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann lands a couple of digs.
von Herrmann passes Morton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
von Herrmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morton wants to get back to his feet.
von Herrmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Morton is blocking nicely.
von Herrmann throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morton to regain full guard.
von Herrmann throws an elbow that misses. Morton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Morton!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton won't allow von Herrmann to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Herrmann keeping moving, preventing Morton from controlling successfully.
von Herrmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Herrmann managing to control the position.
Morton wanted to stand there but von Herrmann had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch von Herrmann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

von Herrmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morton misses with the combination.
Morton wants to clinch but von Herrmann slips to the side
and von Herrmann counters with a left to the body.
von Herrmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and von Herrmann counters with a straight right hand.
Morton misses with a straight right.
von Herrmann misses with a body shot.
von Herrmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morton misses with a wild combination.
Morton wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

von Herrmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
von Herrmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Herrmann thows a huge punch but Morton dodges it nicely.
Morton taking some punishment here, with von Herrmann in his half guard.
von Herrmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morton's head.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Herrmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
von Herrmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Morton is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann thows a huge punch but Morton dodges it nicely.
von Herrmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
von Herrmann throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morton to regain full guard.
von Herrmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
von Herrmann works over Morton with some ground and pound from guard.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann postures up in Morton's guard and throws a big left but Morton blocks it.
von Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
von Herrmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
von Herrmann wants to pass the guard but Morton is keeping the position.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Herrmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
von Herrmann won't allow Morton to sweep him here.
Carl Morton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing.
Butch von Herrmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
von Herrmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
von Herrmann advances position into side control!
Morton defending against the ground and pound.
von Herrmann sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
von Herrmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Herrmann working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound.
von Herrmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch von Herrmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well von Herrmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch von Herrmann!
After winning the bout, Butch von Herrmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.