PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jdinklage Morgoon (ranked 25452 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Creed (ranked 6429 p4p, 0 weight class). Adonis Creed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgoon
vs
Creed

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

184 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jdinklage Morgoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adonis Creed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgoon.
Creed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Creed leaves Morgoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgoon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jdinklage Morgoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgoon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Adonis Creed has been cut.
Morgoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Creed tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgoon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jdinklage Morgoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgoon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgoon.
Morgoon tries to counter with a takedown but Creed is quick to defend against it.
Morgoon swinging wildly here.
Morgoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Creed with the counter takedown but Morgoon avoids it easily.

Morgoon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgoon not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Creed has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morgoon is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgoon slips a jab and a cross from Creed.
Morgoon tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgoon off to one side.
Morgoon tries a head kick but it misses.

Morgoon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgoon tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgoon wants a takedown but no success here.
Morgoon tries to pull guard but Creed won't allow it.
Morgoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jdinklage Morgoon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adonis Creed's cut.
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.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgoon.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.
Morgoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgoon.
Creed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Creed enables Morgoon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Creed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgoon pushing down on Creed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Morgoon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morgoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Creed is refusing to be controlled, as Morgoon sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgoon is really struggling to control Creed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgoon is nestled in close to Creed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morgoon wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Morgoon is taking a breather. Creed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morgoon moves nicely into side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgoon prevents Creed from escaping the position.
Morgoon throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Morgoon tries for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgoon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgoon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morgoon working the head with strikes.
Morgoon trying to control the position but Creed is working away.

Morgoon stands up and beckons Creed to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgoon tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Creed gets tackled into the cage by Morgoon. Morgoon maintains the clinch.

Morgoon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Creed is looking to get back to is feet but Morgoon passes into side control.

Morgoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Creed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Creed dodges the ground and pound from Morgoon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jdinklage Morgoon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adonis Creed's cut.
That's time! Morgoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Morgoon has a takedown stuffed.
Morgoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creed as he jumps to the side.
Morgoon throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.

Morgoon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Creed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgoon wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Creed taking punishment in the form of punches.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgoon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Creed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Morgoon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morgoon throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Morgoon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Creed feints the counter takedown.

Morgoon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgoon is nestled in close to Creed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Creed is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgoon prevents Creed from standing back up.
Creed is still in real trouble! Can Morgoon finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morgoon connects with a nice short shot to Creed's temple.
Morgoon sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Morgoon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Morgoon throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
And Creed tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgoon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgoon throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.

Morgoon dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Creed has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jdinklage Morgoon!