PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Morbius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazovicz The BiG MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The BiG MaN has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morbius
vs
The BiG MaN

183 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Morbius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The BiG MaN counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morbius.
Morbius with a lazy takedown attempt

and The BiG MaN moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Morbius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The BiG MaN pressing his opponent against the cage.
The BiG MaN effectively controlling the action here.
The BiG MaN receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN misses with a knee to the head.
Morbius is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbius wants to take the fight to the mat but The BiG MaN manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The BiG MaN is pressed up against the cage. Morbius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The BiG MaN down to the mat. The BiG MaN avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The BiG MaN has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morbius fails with the takedown.
Morbius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The BiG MaN counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
The BiG MaN tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morbius.

The BiG MaN is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The BiG MaN looks winded!

Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morbius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
The BiG MaN moves into full mount! Morbius won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morbius manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
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!

Morbius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The BiG MaN pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The BiG MaN tries to stand but can't do so whilst Morbius controls his leg.

Morbius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The BiG MaN pulls his head out easily.

Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The BiG MaN is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Morbius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The BiG MaN pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Morbius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morbius is trying to get back to full guard.

Morbius looking for submissions off his back.
The BiG MaN tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morbius.
Morbius is trying to get back to full guard.

The BiG MaN is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morbius sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The BiG MaN is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morbius wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazovicz The BiG MaN dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from The BiG MaN. No joy for Morbius on that attempt.
The BiG MaN fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morbius manages to avoid it.
Morbius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The BiG MaN tries to avoid it but Morbius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The BiG MaN to the ground. The BiG MaN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morbius looks for a takedown but The BiG MaN sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Morbius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morbius darts in looking for a takedown but The BiG MaN gets double underhooks and turns Morbius into the cage.
The BiG MaN steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The BiG MaN misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morbius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The BiG MaN throws a leg kick

and Morbius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The BiG MaN's guard.
The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.

Morbius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The BiG MaN is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morbius, into his guard.

Morbius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The BiG MaN doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The BiG MaN manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morbius pushes a forearm under The BiG MaN's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, The BiG MaN is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Morbius!