PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porsche Valeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porsche Valeron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Morris
vs
Valeron

169 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sal Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Porsche Valeron!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valeron throws a leg kick but Morris moved away.
Valeron takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Valeron throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.

Valeron instigates a clinch.
Morris is trying to push Valeron away but Valeron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris working hard to break the clinch.
Morris prevents a body shot from Valeron.
Morris throws an elbow that misses.
Valeron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Valeron struggles to land a body shot inside as Morris controls his hands.
Valeron lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valeron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valeron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valeron struggles to land a body shot inside as Morris controls his hands.
Valeron struggles to land a body shot inside as Morris controls his hands.
Morris missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valeron taking a breather.
Valeron has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeron is pushing Morris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morris can't break the clinch.
Valeron effectively controlling the action here.
Valeron gets through Morris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valeron throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
Valeron lands a really nice looking cross but Morris seems unphased.
Valeron missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Valeron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valeron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Valeron moves into the clinch.
Valeron leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valeron.
Morris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valeron misses with the head strike.
Morris wants to get back to striking at distance but Valeron won't allow it.
A short right from Valeron.
Valeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morris or not.

Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morris.
Morris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Morris moves into the clinch.
Morris trying to stall but Valeron improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Valeron keeps control of Morris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valeron.
A bit of stalling here from Valeron.
Valeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valeron's brow.
Morris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valeron misses with the head strike.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morris trying to land knees to the body.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valeron lands a shot to the body.
Valeron misses with a punch to the body.
Valeron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valeron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
Valeron misses with a wild body shot.
Morris looks to throw a body kick
letting Valeron counter with a right hand.
Valeron misses with a looping left.
Morris throws a front kick that sends Valeron stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valeron lands with a straight right. Morris didn't see that one coming.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valeron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morris.
Valeron moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.

Valeron forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.
Morris blocks a body shot from Valeron.
Valeron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valeron.
Valeron tries a body shot but Morris blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porsche Valeron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Valeron there.
Valeron lands with a straight right. Morris didn't see that one coming.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Valeron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valeron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Porsche Valeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris slips a straight right by Valeron.
Valeron blocks the body kick.
Valeron just misses with a punch to the body.

Morris darts in and clinches Valeron up against the cage.
Valeron tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morris blocking some punches.
Valeron trying to stall but Morris improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Valeron as the two fighters clinch.
Valeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Morris manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valeron. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sal Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valeron moves out of range of the body kick from Morris.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morris clinches up against the cage.
Valeron throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valeron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valeron tries to throw a body punch but Morris avoids it by throwing Valeron back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Valeron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valeron throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Valeron working aggressively here.

Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Morris.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valeron's head.
Valeron connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Morris clinches.
Still in the clinch, Valeron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valeron tries a body shot but Morris blocks it.
Valeron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Valeron on the inside.
Valeron slowing the pace effectively.
Morris tries to circle away but Valeron has him pinned against the cage.
Valeron tries to throw a body punch but Morris avoids it by throwing Valeron back against the cage.

Morris breaks from the clinch.
Valeron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valeron. Valeron obviously looking to wear him down.
Valeron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valeron lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Valeron.

Morris clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with an elbow strike.
Morris lands an elbow inside that Valeron shrugs off.

Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Valeron. Beautiful body shot.

Valeron closes the distance and clinches.
Morris blocks a body shot from Valeron.
Morris pushes off an throws an elbow but Valeron leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valeron blocks the elbow strike.
Valeron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morris stalling in the clinch but Valeron improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valeron.
Morris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valeron can't find room to land a body shot as Morris controls the action.
Valeron digs a right hand underneath Morris's ribcage. Morris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valeron is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valeron.
Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valeron.
Morris can't find room to land a body shot as Valeron controls the action.

Morris manages to break the clinch.
Valeron throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
Morris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valeron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valeron throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
Valeron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valeron connects with a right hand. Morris shakes it off.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris is looking to control Valeron's arms but Valeron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morris has his back to the cage.
Valeron gets through Morris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morris prevents a body shot from Valeron.
Valeron avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porsche Valeron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Morris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valeron throws a jab but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Valeron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valeron misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valeron cracks a nice hook into Morris's ribs.
Valeron with a nice cross.
Valeron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morris can pounce on him.
Valeron cracks a nice hook into Morris's ribs.
Valeron lands a jab to the head.
Valeron misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Valeron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valeron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Valeron moved away.
Valeron checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab lands there for Valeron.
Morris lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris letting Valeron take a breather here.
Morris blocks a body shot from Valeron.
Morris tries a body shot but Valeron blocks it.
Morris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valeron connects with a looping right hand.
Valeron moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Valeron throws a looping overhand right but Morris ducks down to avoid it.

Morris has Valeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Valeron keeps control of Morris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valeron's defenses.
Valeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valeron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valeron throws a head punch that misses.
Valeron tries to throw a body punch but Morris avoids it by throwing Valeron back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Valeron.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is trying to push Valeron away but Valeron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morris tries to break free but Valeron pushes him back against the cage.
Valeron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valeron lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Valeron on the inside.
Valeron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Morris tries to circle away but Valeron has him pinned against the cage.
Morris misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morris taking a breather.
Valeron takes an elbow to the temple.
Morris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morris prevents a body shot from Valeron.

Morris manages to break the clinch.
Valeron with a nice cross.
Valeron lands a nice looking body shot.
Valeron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morris checks it well.
Valeron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valeron looks to throw the jab but Morris is out of range.

Morris clinches.

Morris manages to break the clinch.
Valeron throws a big shot that misses.
Valeron lands a jab to the head.
Valeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Porsche Valeron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Porsche Valeron seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valeron looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Valeron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morris at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valeron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sal Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris fakes the leg kick and cracks Valeron in the body.

Morris clinches up against the cage.
Morris is trying to stall.
Valeron lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morris throws an elbow but misses.
Valeron lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morris as Valeron tries to tie him up.
Morris trying to land knees to the body.
Valeron digs a right hand underneath Morris's ribcage. Morris let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Porsche Valeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valeron 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porsche Valeron!