PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Pur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgernstern has chosen Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki as his entrance music. Kip Pur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pur
vs
Morgernstern

184 cm
32
210 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

193 cm
24
219 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kip Pur !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgernstern!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Morgernstern shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Pur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgernstern can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgernstern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pur is trying to control the position but Morgernstern postures up.
Morgernstern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgernstern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgernstern trying to control but Pur is working from the bottom.
Pur looking to control.
Pur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgernstern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgernstern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pur keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pur walks into a stiff left hand from Morgernstern.

Pur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgernstern!
Morgernstern tries to hold on but Pur pushes him away.
Morgernstern is trying to escape the mount.
Pur looking to control but Morgernstern is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgernstern is controlling an arm, preventing Pur from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pur goes for an armbar but Morgernstern turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morgernstern.

Pur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgernstern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgernstern preventing the sweep.
Morgernstern looking to pass the guard.
Pur wants to sweep here but Morgernstern controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Morgernstern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgernstern has managed to get both his arms back between Pur 's legs - danger averted.
Pur working a defensive guard here.

Morgernstern drops back looking for a leg! Pur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pur manages to kick Morgernstern off! Morgernstern jumps back into Pur 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Pur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pur looking for a guillotine here but Morgernstern defends easily.
Pur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Pur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgernstern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morgernstern wants to pass the guard but Pur is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgernstern preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgernstern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgernstern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pur is keeping the position for now.
Morgernstern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgernstern throwing strikes from guard but Pur blocks nicely.
Morgernstern in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgernstern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pur trying to keep a closed guard but Morgernstern is proving a slippery customer.
Morgernstern wants to control from the top but Pur keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Morgernstern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morgernstern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgernstern throws a head kick that misses.
Pur keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Pur with that takedown attempt.
Pur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgernstern.

Morgernstern gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Morgernstern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgernstern content to stall in guard here.
Morgernstern stands and throws Pur 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pur regains half guard.
Pur is looking to control Morgernstern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pur avoid being mounted?
Morgernstern looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pur is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgernstern from advancing to side control.
Morgernstern working the head and body with strikes.
Pur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgernstern.

Morgernstern is trying to work for a kimura but Pur is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur is trying to get back to full guard.

Morgernstern is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pur is just riding it out for now. Morgernstern eventually gives up the hold.
Pur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pur trying to control from the bottom.
Pur moves into full guard.
Pur keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pur is pulling down on Morgernstern's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgernstern, at least for the moment.
Morgernstern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgernstern postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morgernstern advances position into side control!

Morgernstern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pur has escaped the position, nice work there.

Morgernstern is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgernstern wants to control but Pur is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgernstern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Morgernstern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Morgernstern working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morgernstern's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgernstern tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pur is trying to stand back up but Morgernstern is controlling him
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morgernstern trying to control from Pur 's half guard. Pur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Morgernstern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pur 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Morgernstern shoots in and bounces Pur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pur wants to sweep but no luck.
Matt Morgernstern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgernstern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pur keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
Pur looking to control.
Morgernstern slips nicely into half guard.
Pur wants to improve his position but Morgernstern is controlling well.

Pur has one foot on Morgernstern's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgernstern avoids it really well and circles away.
Pur blocks a head kick by Morgernstern.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgernstern shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pur is trying to defend but Morgernstern finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pur wants to improve his position but Morgernstern is controlling well.
Morgernstern lands with a punch from half guard.
Pur tries to kick Morgernstern off but Morgernstern keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pur trying to hold on to Morgernstern's head to control him but Morgernstern postures up.
Morgernstern wants to pass to mount but Pur is defending the position.
Morgernstern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pur tries to get to full guard but Morgernstern has control of the leg.
Pur gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern pushes down on Pur 's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Morgernstern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgernstern pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgernstern.
Morgernstern is looking to take a break and control but Pur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Morgernstern 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.
Morgernstern prevents Pur from standing back up.
Matt Morgernstern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pur won't allow Morgernstern to pass to mount.
Pur tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pur is looking for a sweep. Morgernstern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgernstern tries to pass to full mount but Pur defends it.
Morgernstern passes to side control.
Pur is trying to improve his position.
Pur trying to remain calm as Morgernstern controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern is looking to take a break and control but Pur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pur gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morgernstern controlling his opponent.
Morgernstern trying to control but Pur is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgernstern controlling his opponent.
Kip Pur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Let's hope that Morgernstern has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Morgernstern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgernstern 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Morgernstern!
A victorious Matt Morgernstern thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.