PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vallar Morghulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morghulis
vs
Allen

169 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vallar Morghulis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Earl Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Allen moves into range and clinches up with Morghulis.

Allen gets control of Morghulis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Allen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Morghulis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Allen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morghulis, into his guard.

Allen trying to control but Morghulis is working from the bottom.

Morghulis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.

Morghulis is looking for a triangle here but Allen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Morghulis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Allen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.
Morghulis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Allen is pressing down on Morghulis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morghulis is holding on for now.

Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away.

Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.

Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morghulis's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.

Allen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morghulis to get to his feet.

Morghulis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Morghulis is now in Allen's guard.
Morghulis looking to pass the guard.
Morghulis postures up.

Morghulis has gone for a leg lock! Allen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morghulis's guard.

Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allen trying to control but Morghulis is working from the bottom.

Morghulis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morghulis keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.

Morghulis looking for subs off his back but Allen has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Allen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morghulis has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morghulis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.

Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morghulis tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen trying to control the action but Morghulis is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.

Allen seems to be looking for submissions.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Allen gets a double leg takedown into Morghulis's guard.

Morghulis is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.

Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Morghulis working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morghulis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morghulis looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen trying to control but Morghulis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morghulis is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.

Allen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morghulis sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Morghulis is defending well.

Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Morghulis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Allen 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.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.

Morghulis looking for subs from the bottom but Allen mounts him!
Earl Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morghulis is looking to get to half guard.
Morghulis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Allen is looking for a kimura here.
Morghulis is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.

Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morghulis is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.

Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morghulis manages to get to full guard.
Morghulis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.

Morghulis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.

Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Morghulis defends the submission attempt.
Morghulis is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Allen is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.

Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Allen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Allen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morghulis has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Morghulis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen is looking for a sweep.

Morghulis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Morghulis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Allen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morghulis but great work by Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen trying to control the action but Morghulis is working from the bottom.

Allen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morghulis is trying to get back to half guard.
Morghulis is working hard here to advance position.
Morghulis prevents Allen from moving into mount.
Morghulis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Morghulis defends the submission attempt.

Morghulis with the active half guard here but Allen passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Allen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morghulis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morghulis is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Allen off and has taken his back!

Morghulis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morghulis has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Morghulis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Allen fending off the submission attempt from Morghulis.
Allen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morghulis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Allen is trying to break free.

Allen showing good submission defense here.

Allen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Allen wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morghulis working for the choke.
Morghulis gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.

Morghulis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Allen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Allen for a finish.

Morghulis is persistently looking for the submission but Allen is defending it well.

Morghulis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Allen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Morghulis looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vallar Morghulis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Allen!