PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Berry (ranked 6976 p4p, 0 weight class) and MX Morgantt (ranked 4715 p4p, 491 weight class). Dane Berry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Berry
vs
Morgantt

225 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dane Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MX Morgantt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgantt has a takedown stuffed.
Morgantt throws a head kick but Berry moves out of range.

Morgantt takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgantt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berry is trying to push Morgantt away but Morgantt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgantt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morgantt jumps guard but Berry stands there with Morgantt around his waist. Morgantt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dane Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MX Morgantt.

Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgantt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berry.
Berry stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgantt. Morgantt gets slowly back to his feet.
Berry shoots for a takedown but Morgantt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgantt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berry is looking for a counter combo.
Morgantt swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Berry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morgantt shoots in for a double leg but Berry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Berry dives in and scores a takedown into Morgantt's guard.

Morgantt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Berry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgantt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Berry is trying to break the clinch but Morgantt is controlling him.

Berry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Morgantt.
Berry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Berry moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is trying to break free.
Morgantt is pushing Berry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgantt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berry shoots and misses

and Morgantt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Morgantt pulls guard successfully.
Berry trying to control but Morgantt is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry throwing strikes but missing.

Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgantt is controlling Berry's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Berry gets to his feet. Morgantt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Berry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MX Morgantt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgantt counters with a left and a right that stings Berry.
Morgantt shoots in and drives through. Berry sprawls well.

Morgantt closes the distance and clinches.
Berry is trying to break free.
Morgantt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berry is defending well.
Berry is trying to force a seperation but Morgantt has the dominant position.
Berry is trying to break free.
Berry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berry effectively controlling the action here.
Berry being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgantt has had enough of the clinch but Berry keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Morgantt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berry wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgantt won't allow it.

Morgantt manages to pull guard.
Morgantt pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgantt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry is really struggling to control Morgantt but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgantt has control of Berry's left arm, preventing Berry from doing any damage.
Berry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgantt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgantt holds on and takes a little breather.
Berry looking to sit in guard and control but Morgantt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Morgantt is looking to work some ground and pound but Berry has wrist control.
Morgantt stands and throws Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is looking to reverse the position.

Morgantt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Berry to his feet.
Morgantt lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgantt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a left and a right that stings Morgantt.
Dane Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MX Morgantt.

Berry has managed to clinch.
Morgantt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morgantt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to break free but Morgantt has control.
Morgantt is trying to drag Berry to the mat but Berry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morgantt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morgantt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berry's efforts to push away.
Morgantt jumps guard but Berry stands there with Morgantt around his waist. Morgantt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgantt won't allow it.
Morgantt pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MX Morgantt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgantt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgantt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berry's head.

It looks like Dane Berry has been cut.
Berry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgantt tries for a takedown but Berry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berry is looking to counter with head kicks.
MX Morgantt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Morgantt forces Berry back against the cage and clinches.
Morgantt tries for a takedown but Berry manages to get underhooks.
Morgantt scores with a shot to the side of Berry's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morgantt pulls guard.
Berry throwing strikes from guard but Morgantt blocks nicely.
Morgantt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berry throws a big right hand that misses.
Berry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgantt's head.
Morgantt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgantt wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Morgantt trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgantt tries a head kick but it misses.
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgantt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dane Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MX Morgantt.
Morgantt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Morgantt closes the distance and clinches.
Berry has had enough of the clinch but Morgantt keeps him there for the moment.
Berry is trying to break the clinch but Morgantt has him pressed against the cage.

Berry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgantt takes a swing at Berry's ribcage but misses.

Morgantt takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgantt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berry to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry prevents Morgantt from breaking the clinch.

Morgantt pulls guard successfully.
Morgantt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Morgantt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Morgantt is proving a slippery customer.
Morgantt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MX Morgantt has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgantt passes Berry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berry is looking to control Morgantt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berry avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Morgantt seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
MX Morgantt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgantt 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MX Morgantt!