PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas J Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javon Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morrison's choice of entrance music: Mallory Knox-Beggars. Nicholas J Mcgarry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

J Mcgarry
vs
Morrison

170 cm
20
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

150 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas J Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javon Morrison!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry fails with the takedown

and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgarry fights it but they end up in guard.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrison is in close to Mcgarry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcgarry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Morrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morrison manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Morrison's guard.
Mcgarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Mcgarry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgarry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mcgarry drops back looking for a leg! Morrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morrison manages to kick Mcgarry off! Mcgarry jumps back into Morrison's guard.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry passes into half guard.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mcgarry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mcgarry has gone for a leg lock! Morrison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgarry's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgarry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgarry has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.

Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morrison is in close to Mcgarry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.

Mcgarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgarry has wrist control.
Morrison postures up in Mcgarry's guard and throws a big left but Mcgarry blocks it.

Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgarry has wrist control.

Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison scoring with some ground and pound.

It looks like Nicholas J Mcgarry has been cut.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Mcgarry blocks nicely.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgarry is on top in guard.
Mcgarry advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison sneaks back into half guard.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura but Morrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgarry to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Javon Morrison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas J Mcgarry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mcgarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgarry, not yet.
Mcgarry is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morrison distracts Mcgarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcgarry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgarry slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.

Mcgarry seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mcgarry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry forces his way into half guard.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mcgarry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgarry.

Morrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgarry pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison tries to roll over but Mcgarry keeps him under control.
Mcgarry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry has hold of Morrison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morrison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morrison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Mcgarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mcgarry seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison defends the submission attempt.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison defends it well.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nicholas J Mcgarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas J Mcgarry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mcgarry has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgarry's brow.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison won't allow Mcgarry to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison is working Mcgarry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Mcgarry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison distracts Mcgarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison scoring with some ground and pound.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgarry's head.
Javon Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison is in close to Mcgarry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mcgarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgarry, not yet.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgarry's head.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgarry's brow.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison with a nice head shot there.
Morrison distracts Mcgarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison stands up over Mcgarry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mcgarry is rocked!

Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Oh Mcgarry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison defends well.
Mcgarry seems to have got his legs back now.
Morrison is working Mcgarry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison distracts Mcgarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
Morrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morrison stands up over Mcgarry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morrison postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mcgarry covers up, he's hurt! Morrison keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Morrison and the ref steps in to end the fight! Morrison can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javon Morrison!