PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morozov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Morozov
vs
Berganovic

189 cm
27
185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

186 cm
35
180 lbs
14 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Berganovic.
Berganovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morozov.
Morozov is looking to clinch.
Berganovic tries for a takedown but Morozov circles away easily
and Morozov counters with a nice uppercut.
Morozov throws out a loose jab but Berganovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morozov lands a jab to the nose.

Morozov closes the distance and pushes Berganovic back into the cage.
Berganovic working aggressively here.
Morozov is trying to break the clinch but Berganovic is controlling him.
Morozov wants to break free but Berganovic has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov is trying to break free.
Berganovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morozov after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Berganovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic has Morozov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morozov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fedor Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobo Berganovic.
Berganovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Berganovic gets control of Morozov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berganovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berganovic has momentary wrist control but Morozov slips an elbow through the middle.

Berganovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Berganovic is retaining full guard.
Morozov preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berganovic has his foot on Morozov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozov works his way back into a safe position though.
Morozov won't allow Berganovic to sweep him here.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berganovic is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morozov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morozov landing some decent shots from guard.
Berganovic is pulling down on Morozov's head to control his posture.
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morozov trying to control but Berganovic is working from the bottom.
Berganovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic trying to control the position here.
Morozov stands and throws Berganovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morozov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morozov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Morozov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berganovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Berganovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morozov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berganovic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic sneaks back into half guard.
Morozov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berganovic defending well though.

Morozov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berganovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morozov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berganovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morozov.
Berganovic wants to control but Morozov is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Berganovic is defending well.
Berganovic is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Morozov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Morozov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Berganovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berganovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morozov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Berganovic has a good base and remains in mount.

Berganovic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Berganovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morozov sprawls well. Morozov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berganovic gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morozov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berganovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morozov is in Berganovic's guard.
Morozov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedor Morozov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berganovic is pulling down on Morozov's head. It's preventing any offense from Morozov, at least for the moment.
Morozov postures up in Berganovic's guard and throws a big left but Berganovic blocks it.
Berganovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morozov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berganovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Berganovic controlling the position.
Morozov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morozov won't allow Berganovic to get back to his feet.
Morozov throwing strikes from guard but Berganovic blocks nicely.
Morozov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berganovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berganovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morozov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berganovic wants to sweep here but Morozov controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morozov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berganovic.
Fedor Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobo Berganovic.
Berganovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Morozov tries to sprawl out of it but Berganovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morozov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morozov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedor Morozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozov feints with a jab and clips Berganovic right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Berganovic is sent crashing into the canvas and Morozov leaps in for the kill! Berganovic tries to get to his feet but Morozov is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Berganovic is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Morozov!
Fedor Morozov looked relieved post fight as he said 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 !!'.