PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weidman
vs
Morris

180 cm
26
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weidman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt

and Morris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weidman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weidman has had enough of the clinch but Morris keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Morris trying to land knees to the body.
Weidman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weidman working hard to break the clinch.
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weidman can't break the clinch.

Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Weidman enables Morris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weidman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Weidman is keeping the position.

Weidman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weidman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weidman keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris controlling from the top position.
Weidman is controlling Morris's posture.
Weidman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris trying to control but Weidman is working from the bottom.
Morris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Morris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Weidman darts in trying to clinch

and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris is looking to advance position but Weidman won't allow it.
Weidman is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weidman trying to control here.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weidman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weidman wants to get back to full guard.
Morris wants to control but Weidman is keeping him busy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Morris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Weidman wants to clinch
and Morris counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weidman is looking to reverse the position.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weidman keeps working.
Morris tries to move to mount but Weidman blocks the move with his legs.
Morris wants to control but Weidman is keeping him busy.
Weidman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morris's best efforts.

Morris is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman is not content to let Morris control the position.
Weidman is trying to get back to full guard.
Weidman trying to control but Morris postures up.
Morris trying to mount his opponent but Weidman defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weidman is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weidman avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Weidman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morris clinches up against the cage.
Weidman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weidman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weidman tries to break the clinch but Morris is controlling the position.
Weidman is looking to break free of the clinch but Morris has double underhooks.

Morris pulls Weidman into guard.
Weidman wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weidman stops Morris from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris keeping full guard, as Weidman tries to pass.
Morris is looking to sweep but instead, Weidman has passed into half guard.
Morris is looking to control Weidman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?

Weidman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Frank Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris wants to improve his position but Weidman is controlling well.

Morris makes his way to full guard, as Weidman worked for a kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to control the position but Weidman postures up.
Morris is looking to stand up but Weidman isn't so interested in that idea.
Weidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Morris wants to stand up but Weidman is controlling him.
Weidman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morris's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weidman is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris tries to roll over but Weidman keeps him under control.

Weidman is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris pushes Weidman off but Weidman dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Morris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Weidman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weidman's guard! Nice work there by Morris!
Morris wants to control from the top but Weidman keeps moving.
Morris won't allow Weidman to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Morris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Weidman throws a head kick that misses.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weidman.
Weidman darts in trying to clinch
and Morris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weidman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morris counters with a body kick that stops Weidman in his tracks momentarily.
A nice combination there by Morris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Morris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weidman to the ground. Morris is now in Weidman'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!
Morris trying to control but Weidman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is in close to Weidman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morris stands and throws Weidman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Weidman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weidman keeps working.
Weidman defending against the ground and pound.
Morris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weidman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Morris working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Weidman struggling a bit here.
Morris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morris tries to stand but Weidman is controlling his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weidman keeps working.

Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Weidman is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to stand but Weidman has his arm trapped.
Weidman dodges the ground and pound from Morris.
Morris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morris tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morris trying to control the action but Weidman is working from the bottom.
Morris working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris advances to full mount.
Morris tries to control but Weidman wriggling away.
Weidman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frank Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morris slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weidman is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morris!