PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morozov's entrance music is Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Morozov
vs
Jung

189 cm
26
185 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

182 cm
26
174 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov throws a series of strikes that have Jung backpedaling.
Morozov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morozov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Morozov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Morozov.
Morozov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jung defends well and Morozov ends up having to push Jung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jung feints the counter takedown.

Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung tries to work over Morozov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Morozov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jung works Morozov's body with a nice hook.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morozov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jung.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morozov as he avoids it easily.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Morozov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jung! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morozov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Morozov didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morozov wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Morozov working for submissions but it's allowed Jung to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morozov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morozov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jung sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Morozov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jung paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Morozov - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Morozov!
As Fedor Morozov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Russian do not surrender! I will prove to you that the Russian people is strong, not only physically, but also the spirit! Old glory !!'.
In defeat, Sungwon Jung stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger, just need more training.'.