PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hagland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Hagland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hagland
vs
Morgan

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Hagland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagland scores with a hook.

Hagland shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hagland looking to pass the guard.
Hagland is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hagland is looking to escape.
Morgan prevents Hagland from getting the reversal.
Morgan looking to control but Hagland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Morgan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hagland is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hagland is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morgan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Morgan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Hagland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
Hagland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan looking to control.
Hagland wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morgan controls Hagland momentarily but Hagland frees himself.
Morgan pulls Hagland in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Hagland trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hagland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagland wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hagland is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hagland trying to control here.
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Hagland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hagland.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Morgan has control of Hagland's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hagland regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Morgan stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan fails with the takedown

and Hagland counters with a takedown into side control.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Hagland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan is looking to control Hagland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Hagland maintains control.
Hagland trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan holds on, trying desperately to control.
Hagland trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Hagland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hagland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morgan is now in Hagland's guard. A big mistake from Hagland there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morgan wants to clinch

and Hagland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hagland wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Hagland is controlling well.
Hagland is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hagland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hagland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hagland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Hagland wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hagland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hagland content to control rather than advance.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hagland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hagland prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Hagland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan is breathing heavily.

Hagland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hagland trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hagland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hagland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hagland misses with a takedown

and Morgan counters with a takedown into side control.

Morgan decides to stand back up. Morgan steps back and let's Hagland get back to his feet.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hagland counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.

Hagland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hagland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hagland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hagland drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Hagland off! Hagland jumps back into Morgan's guard.

Morgan has his feet on Hagland's thighs here. He's pushed Hagland off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hagland screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Morgan!