PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Norgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Norgren
vs
Morgan

160 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Norgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Norgren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norgren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Morgan working for a triangle but Norgren defends it easily.
Morgan has control of Norgren's left arm, preventing Norgren from doing any damage.
Norgren won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Norgren from controlling successfully.
Norgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Morgan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Norgren is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Morgan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Norgren's back instead.
Even with his hooks in, Morgan manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Norgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norgren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Norgren staying busy and making it hard for Morgan to control.
Norgren just looking to survive in the bad position.
Norgren can't escape the position.
Norgren is keeping busy.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan misses with a punch to the head.
Norgren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan with good strikes from the mount here!

Morgan wants to finish this one by submission but Norgren is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgan.
Norgren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norgren really is a fat lump.
Norgren is breathing heavily.
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norgren is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Norgren tries to reverse the position but Morgan maintains control.
Morgan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Norgren has given up his back here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morgan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Norgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morgan controlling the positon.
Norgren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
Morgan struggling to land strikes to the head as Norgren covers up.
Norgren trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Norgren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Norgren has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan is riding his opponent, not letting Norgren buck him off.
Morgan struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morgan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Norgren just trying to survive but Morgan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Morgan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Morgan misses with punches from the back.
Morgan keeps control of the position as Norgren tries to break free.
Norgren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Norgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norgren.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan preventing the sweep.

Morgan gets to his feet. Norgren looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morgan fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Morgan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Norgren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan is trying to control Norgren's posture but Norgren avoids it.
Norgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norgren's best efforts.
Norgren trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.

Morgan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Norgren pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norgren misses with a takedown

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.
Morgan taking a breather.
Norgren is working for takedown but Morgan is calmly controlling the position for now.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan scores with a jab. Norgren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norgren has his takedown stuffed

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Norgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Norgren's head.
Norgren controlling the position.
Morgan trying to move into half guard but instead Norgren has managed to sweep!
Norgren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Norgren wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norgren advances position into side control!
Norgren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Norgren is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Norgren's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morgan tries to roll over but Norgren keeps him under control.
Norgren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Norgren has control of the leg.
Norgren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Norgren slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Norgren is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
Norgren is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Norgren trying to control the pace.
Norgren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norgren is stalling here. Morgan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Norgren seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morgan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Norgren struggling a bit here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johan Norgren just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Norgren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norgren misses with a takedown

and Morgan counters by clinching up.
Norgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Morgan breaks the clinch.
Norgren misses with a few strikes there.

Morgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Norgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norgren keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Norgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there.
Jonny Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norgren is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Norgren regains full guard. Nicely done.

Norgren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Norgren working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.

Norgren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Norgren is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norgren managing to control the position.
Norgren keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Norgren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Norgren working a defensive guard here.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norgren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norgren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.
Norgren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Norgren from controlling successfully.

Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norgren wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norgren wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Johan Norgren just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Norgren with a poor takedown

and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Norgren working a defensive guard here.
Norgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Norgren is working hard here to advance position.
Norgren looking to control.
Norgren keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Norgren gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is not content to let Norgren control the position.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Norgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Johan Norgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Morgan!