PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Morawski
vs
Nogg

169 cm
27
148 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

169 cm
36
139 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morawski.
Krzysztof Morawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Morawski drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morawski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nogg trying to strike off his back.
Nogg trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morawski is one step ahead there.
Nogg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Nogg scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Nogg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morawski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at All Around Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski trying to control from the bottom.

Nogg is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogg wants to control but Morawski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morawski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogg postures up.
Nogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morawski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morawski 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.
Nogg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Morawski is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morawski trying to keep a closed guard but Nogg is proving a slippery customer.

Morawski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogg throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogg stopping the sweep attempt from Morawski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morawski keeping moving, preventing Nogg from controlling successfully.
Nogg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morawski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nogg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morawski is keeping the position for now.
Nogg advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morawski is not content to let Nogg control the position.
Nogg wants to stand up but Morawski is controlling the position.
Morawski won't allow Nogg to pass to mount.
Morawski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogg's back!
Nogg is trying to remain composed but Morawski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Nogg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Morawski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nogg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Even with his hooks in, Morawski manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Nogg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nogg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg is in trouble now - Morawski has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morawski controlling the position easily from mount.
Morawski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nogg because Morawski loaded up on that one.
Morawski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nogg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski lands a couple of good shots and Nogg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krzysztof Morawski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morawski lands a head shot.
Nogg tries to clinch up but Morawski circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morawski.
Krzysztof Morawski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morawski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogg circles away quickly and effectively.

Nogg gets caught napping as Morawski dives in and scores a takedown. Nogg manages to retain guard.
Morawski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morawski wants to pass the guard but Nogg is keeping the position.
Nogg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morawski pushing down on Nogg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogg wants to get back to full guard.
Morawski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nogg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morawski is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morawski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morawski's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morawski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogg's guard. Nice work there by Morawski.
Nogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogg keeping full guard, as Morawski tries to pass.
Nogg wants to sweep here but Morawski controlling him for the moment.
Nogg keeping full guard, as Morawski tries to pass.
Morawski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morawski trying to control but Nogg is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nogg 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Morawski passes Nogg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nogg tries to roll over but Morawski keeps him under control.
Morawski wants to control but Nogg is keeping him busy.
Nogg is trying to stand up here but Morawski is controlling him well.
Morawski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nogg trying to control from the bottom.
Krzysztof Morawski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nogg is staying active underneath Morawski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morawski is working away from the top position though.
Nogg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morawski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nogg gets back to half guard.
Nogg wants to get back to full guard.

Morawski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nogg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morawski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morawski's back!
Nogg softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nogg lands a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morawski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nogg.
Nogg scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Morawski is looking for a way out.
Nogg scores with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogg loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Morawski hold on?
Nogg scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Morawski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morawski wants to control but Nogg is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nogg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morawski gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krzysztof Morawski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Morawski has his takedown stuffed

and Nogg counters with a single leg into guard. Morawski didn't expect that.

Morawski is rocked!
Nogg trying to control but Morawski is working from the bottom.
Nogg looking to pass the guard.
Morawski tries to strike from the bottom.
Nogg passes Morawski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morawski wants to get back to full guard.

Nogg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morawski trying to hold on to Nogg's head to control him but Nogg postures up.
Morawski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski looking for a sweep. Not yet Morawski, not yet.
Morawski trying to control the position.
Nogg pushes down on Morawski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nogg is keen to just control but Morawski is a slippery customer.
Nogg is looking to advance position but Morawski won't allow it.
Nogg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nogg wants to pass the guard but Morawski is defending well.
Nogg not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Nogg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogg is keen to just control but Morawski is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Nogg is going to stand back up.
Morawski manages to get to full guard.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Morawski keeps moving.

Morawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nogg is aware though and is defending well.
Nogg landing with the ground and pound.
Nogg throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morawski is trying to keep Nogg in close.
Nogg landing some decent shots from guard.
Morawski looking for a sweep. Not yet Morawski, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Morawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogg pulls his head out easily.
Nogg wants to pass to mount but Morawski is defending the position.
Nogg prevents Morawski from improving his position.

Nogg is trying to work for a kimura but Morawski is defending well.
Morawski moves into full guard.
Morawski working a defensive guard here.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Morawski keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morawski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nogg!
Nogg is trying desperately to improve position.
Morawski scoring with strikes but Nogg is staying in there.

Morawski looking to secure an arm triangle but Nogg defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogg is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morawski wants to control the pace but Nogg is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogg Nogg really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morawski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nogg is fending him off so far but Morawski persists. Nope, Nogg circles away and we're back to standing.
Morawski throws a combination that misses

and Nogg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morawski's guard now.

Morawski has his foot on Nogg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogg works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogg connects with a couple of short punches.
Nogg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Morawski is retaining full guard.

Morawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogg defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morawski wants to sweep here but Nogg controlling him for the moment.
Nogg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morawski is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski trying to control the position.
Morawski keeping moving, preventing Nogg from controlling successfully.
Nogg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morawski looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morawski is on top in guard.
Nogg wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morawski's guard.

Morawski looking for a guillotine here but Nogg defends easily.
Nogg looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogg is pushing down on Morawski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morawski is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morawski keeps working.
Nogg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nogg lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogg is trying to control. Morawski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogg throwing shots but Morawski is blocking nicely.
Morawski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morawski looking for a sweep. Not yet Morawski, not yet.
Morawski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nogg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nogg tries to stand but Morawski is controlling from the bottom.
Nogg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morawski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogg slips nicely into half guard.
Morawski is looking to improve his position.
Nogg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg cracks Morawski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nogg lands a big shot there that rocks Morawski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nogg with shots to the head and body - Morawski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Morawski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogg breaks from Morawski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogg tries to control but Morawski wriggling away.
Nogg lands a big elbow - Morawski is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Morawski is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ogg Nogg!
Ogg Nogg is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ogg Nogg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.