PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booker Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwan Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wright
vs
Morgan

212 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Booker Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iwan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iwan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wright swivels and escapes.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Booker Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwan Morgan.
Wright shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Wright counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
and Wright counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morgan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan looks winded!

Morgan rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.

Morgan successfully pulls guard.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.

Morgan working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Wright is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
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!
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright with the ground and pound but Morgan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan controlling the position.
Wright wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Iwan Morgan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Morgan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wright counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iwan Morgan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wright keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Booker Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwan Morgan.
Morgan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Morgan has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment.
Wright lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.

Wright breaks the clinch.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.

Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Wright.
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wright keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wright trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.

Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Booker Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Morgan clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan tries to stall but Wright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wright looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright misses with an elbow over the top.
Morgan stalling.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Booker Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwan Morgan.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Wright.
Wright can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wright working Morgan over with knees to the body.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Booker Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morgan throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.

Morgan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wright explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Booker Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fails with the takedown.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iwan Morgan.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!