PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murad Tursunboev (ranked 6559 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Morissette (ranked 4804 p4p, 0 weight class). Murad Tursunboev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tursunboev
vs
Morissette

185 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murad Tursunboev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Morissette!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morissette misses with a series of wild punches.
Morissette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morissette misses with the combination.
Tursunboev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morissette sprawls and moves away.
Morissette slaps away a takedown attempt from Tursunboev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morissette misses with a double jab.
Morissette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tursunboev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morissette avoids it.
No luck for Tursunboev with that takedown attempt.
Morissette misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morissette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murad Tursunboev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morissette scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morissette slaps away a takedown attempt from Tursunboev, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morissette misses with a series of wild punches.
Morissette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tursunboev.
Tursunboev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Tursunboev does no damage.
Morissette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tursunboev eats them both and turns towards Morissette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morissette misses with a wild combination.
Tursunboev shoots in looking for a takedown. Morissette tries to sprawl out of it but Tursunboev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morissette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morissette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morissette throws a combination that misses
and Tursunboev counters with an outside leg kick.
Morissette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tursunboev counters by moving into the clinch.
Morissette is trying to break the clinch but Tursunboev is controlling him.
Morissette has had enough of the clinch but Tursunboev keeps him there for the moment.
Morissette has had enough of the clinch but Tursunboev keeps him there for the moment.

Tursunboev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morissette throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morissette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morissette leaves Tursunboev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morissette misses with a combination

and Tursunboev counters by moving into the clinch.
Morissette prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tursunboev can't get the takedown.
Morissette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tursunboev goes for a takedown attempt but Morissette pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tursunboev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Morissette.
Morissette misses with a two punch combination.
Tursunboev feinted with a counter takedown.
Morissette throws a series of punches but Tursunboev moves out of range.
A combination from Morissette does no damage.
Morissette misses with a two punch combination.
Morissette looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morissette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tursunboev connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Morissette misses.

Tursunboev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morissette, pushing him back against the cage.
Tursunboev effectively controlling the action here.

Tursunboev pulls guard effortlessly.
Morissette has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tursunboev is proving hard to escape from.

Morissette stands and steps away. Tursunboev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morissette throws a series of punches but Tursunboev avoids them all with ease.
Tursunboev doesn't manage to clinch there - Morissette circles away.
Despite the aggression on Morissette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Tursunboev takes the fight into the clinch.
Tursunboev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tursunboev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morissette pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev is looking for a takedown.
Tursunboev keeps control of Morissette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tursunboev stalling in the clinch.
Tursunboev keeps control of Morissette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tursunboev wants a takedown.
Morissette working hard to break the clinch.

Morissette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morissette fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morissette misses with a double jab.
Morissette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tursunboev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morissette throws a right and a left that Tursunboev avoids nicely.

Tursunboev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Morissette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tursunboev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tursunboev is trying to pull guard but Morissette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Tursunboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tursunboev tries to clinch there but Morissette circles away.
Morissette throws a nice looking combination but Tursunboev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morissette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tursunboev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tursunboev slips a jab and a cross from Morissette.

Tursunboev drives through and clinches with Morissette against the cage.

Tursunboev breaks the clinch.
Morissette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Morissette misses.
Lincoln Morissette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tursunboev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morissette as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morissette tries to bum rush Tursunboev with a series of wild strikes but Tursunboev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Tursunboev misses its target.
Morissette tries to bum rush Tursunboev with a series of wild strikes but Tursunboev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tursunboev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morissette circles away.
Morissette misses with a series of wild punches.
Morissette is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tursunboev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tursunboev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morissette.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tursunboev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morissette defends well and Tursunboev ends up having to push Morissette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murad Tursunboev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morissette feints a jab promting Tursunboev to slip. Morissette then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tursunboev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tursunboev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Morissette does no damage.
Morissette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tursunboev circles away quickly and effectively.
Morissette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tursunboev.
Tursunboev fails with the takedown.
A combination from Morissette does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Morissette. Those never looked like landing.
Morissette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tursunboev circles away quickly and effectively.

Tursunboev gets a clinch.
Morissette working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morissette's efforts to push away.
Tursunboev is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Tursunboev - that landed with a thud.

Tursunboev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morissette misses with a wild combination.
Tursunboev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tursunboev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morissette.
Murad Tursunboev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tursunboev dodges the punch combination from Morissette.

Tursunboev drives through and clinches with Morissette against the cage.

Tursunboev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tursunboev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morissette pinned against the cage. Morissette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morissette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Tursunboev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tursunboev wants to take the fight to the mat but Morissette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morissette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tursunboev keeps control of Morissette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tursunboev goes for a takedown attempt but Morissette pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morissette misses with a two punch combination.
Tursunboev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tursunboev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morissette throws a right and a left that Tursunboev avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morissette!
Morissette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Tursunboev.
Morissette looks to land a combination but Tursunboev avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morissette tries to avoid it but Tursunboev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morissette to the ground. Morissette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tursunboev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morissette's waist but Morissette gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tursunboev off to one side.
Morissette throws a counter combo.
Morissette throws a series of punches but Tursunboev avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Tursunboev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morissette lands a jab-cross combination.
Morissette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Morissette gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morissette is looking to stand up but Tursunboev isn't so interested in that idea.

Morissette has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tursunboev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morissette wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tursunboev manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Morissette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tursunboev is defended easily by Morissette.
Morissette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tursunboev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tursunboev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tursunboev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morissette misses with a double jab
and Tursunboev counters with a left and a right that stings Morissette.
Morissette throws a right and a left that Tursunboev avoids nicely.
Tursunboev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Tursunboev closes the distance and clinches.
Tursunboev jumps guard but Morissette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tursunboev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morissette after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murad Tursunboev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Morissette's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morissette has had enough of the clinch but Tursunboev keeps him there for the moment.
Morissette is looking to break free of the clinch but Tursunboev has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tursunboev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morissette's efforts to push away.
Morissette avoiding damage as Tursunboev throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morissette working hard to break the clinch.
Morissette has had enough of the clinch but Tursunboev keeps him there for the moment.
Morissette can't break the clinch.
Tursunboev keeps control of Morissette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morissette is trying to break the clinch but Tursunboev has him pressed against the cage.
Murad Tursunboev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morissette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tursunboev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morissette pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morissette misses with the combination.
Morissette misses with the combination.
Morissette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tursunboev circles away quickly and effectively.
Morissette throws a series of punches but Tursunboev avoids them all with ease.
Tursunboev feinted with a counter takedown.
Tursunboev throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tursunboev closes the distance and clinches up with Morissette, looking for a takedown. Tursunboev pushes Morissette against the cage but Morissette circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tursunboev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morissette falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tursunboev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Tursunboev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morissette gets underhooks to prevent Tursunboev's takedown attempt.
Morissette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tursunboev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morissette misses with a few strikes there.

Tursunboev closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tursunboev has Morissette pushed against the cage.

Tursunboev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tursunboev dodges the punch combination from Morissette.
Morissette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tursunboev eats them both and turns towards Morissette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morissette throws a series of punches but Tursunboev moves out of range.
Tursunboev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morissette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morissette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Morissette does no damage.
Morissette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tursunboev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morissette throws a series of punches but Tursunboev avoids them all with ease.
Tursunboev throwing a counter right hand but Morissette manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morissette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Tursunboev has closed the distance and engaged Morissette in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morissette tries to circle away but Tursunboev has him pinned against the cage.

Tursunboev jumps guard.

Morissette stands and steps away. Tursunboev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morissette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tursunboev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Morissette.

Tursunboev closes the distance and clinches.
Tursunboev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morissette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Tursunboev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tursunboev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murad Tursunboev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln Morissette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Morissette gets to his feet - Tursunboev follows without any prompting.
Morissette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tursunboev.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Morissette.
I've got Morissette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Morissette!