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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Ortega (ranked 2498 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Josh Morgan (ranked 266 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortega under the eye.
Ortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortega.
Ortega has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ortega is predictable there
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortega takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan checks a low kick from Ortega.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Ortega is in a bad position with Morgan working for a choke. Ortega manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega working Morgan over with strikes.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Morgan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortega tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Ortega settles back down.
Morgan throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega slips a straight right by Morgan.
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
A jab from Morgan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a leg kick.
Ortega misses with a left hand
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Ortega.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Morgan with a nice head shot there.
Morgan throws a strike but Ortega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan looking for subs off his back but Ortega has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ortega in particular looking to stall.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Morgan wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Morgan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morgan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ortega has Morgan in his guard.
Ortega working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Ortega working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a leg kick.
Ortega drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortega under the eye.
Ortega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Josh Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Ortega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Morgan.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Ortega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ortega throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
Ortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Ortega's guard.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Ortega's brow.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Ortega's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortega is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Morgan prevents Ortega from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brian Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Ortega won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Josh Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Morgan!
After winning the bout, Josh Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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