PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Rosenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morawski
vs
Rosenberg

169 cm
30
148 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

165 cm
34
142 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rosenberg gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Morawski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morawski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rosenberg is looking to pass Morawski's guard but actually Morawski recovers to full guard.
Morawski looking for a sweep. Not yet Morawski, not yet.
Morawski working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morawski looking for a guillotine here but Rosenberg defends easily.
Rosenberg postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski controlling the position.
Morawski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morawski is trying to control the position but Rosenberg postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morawski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosenberg manages to get himself to full guard.

Rosenberg working a defensive guard here.
Morawski passes Rosenberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg is trying to maintain the position but Morawski is very close to passing his half guard.
Morawski is just content to waste time from the top position. Rosenberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rosenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Morawski is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rosenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Morawski's shoulder, as Morawski tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rosenberg.
Morawski looks for a takedown but Rosenberg sprawls well.
Morawski throws a leg kick but Rosenberg moved away.
Rosenberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morawski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morawski throws a head kick that misses.
Morawski throws a lazy head kick

and Rosenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rosenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morawski has his feet on Rosenberg's thighs here. He's pushed Rosenberg 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! Rosenberg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krzysztof Morawski!
An out of breath Krzysztof Morawski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.