PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgernstern comes to the cage accompanied by Te a la menthe. Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morgernstern
vs
Blyer

193 cm
28
219 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

185 cm
35
210 lbs
25 - 29 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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KAISER

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Morgernstern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgernstern.
Morgernstern ducks under a wild hook from Blyer.
Blyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgernstern circles away quickly and effectively.
Blyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Matt Morgernstern has been cut.
Blyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgernstern throws a head kick that half lands.
Morgernstern takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Morgernstern drops Blyer with a right and a left! Morgernstern comes rushing in but Blyer regains his composure and manages to keep Morgernstern in guard.

Blyer is rocked!

It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blyer wants to stand but Morgernstern is controlling the position.
Morgernstern trying to control but Blyer is working from the bottom.

Morgernstern is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morgernstern slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgernstern wants to control from the top but Blyer keeps moving.
Morgernstern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morgernstern won't allow Blyer to get back to his feet.
Morgernstern slips nicely into half guard.
Blyer pushes Morgernstern off looking to stand but Morgernstern dives back in and keeps control.

Morgernstern is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern wants to take a breather but Blyer is having none of it.
Morgernstern thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgernstern is looking to take a break and control but Blyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blyer wants to get back to his feet.
Blyer wants to stand back up but Morgernstern manages to pass into side control.
Blyer stops Morgernstern from passing to mount.
Morgernstern working the strikes but Blyer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgernstern trying to control from Blyer's half guard. Blyer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morgernstern looking to pass the guard.
Morgernstern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgernstern prevents Blyer from getting back to his feet.
Morgernstern trying to control the position from guard on top but Blyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morgernstern thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blyer keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
Morgernstern wants to pass the guard but Blyer is keeping the position.
Blyer is looking to stand up but Morgernstern isn't so interested in that idea.
Blyer keeping moving, preventing Morgernstern from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blyer wants to get back to his feet but Morgernstern is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Morgernstern dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Blyer misses.
Morgernstern throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matt Morgernstern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blyer lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blyer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Blyer throws a hook but Morgernstern blocks it.
Morgernstern plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgernstern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocky Blyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgernstern throws a sloppy head kick and Blyer moves out of range easily.
A big left from Blyer misses.
Morgernstern moves in looking to clinch but Blyer pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Morgernstern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blyer doesn't seem phased though.
Morgernstern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgernstern ducks under a wild hook from Blyer.
Morgernstern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgernstern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgernstern tried to score with a low kick but Blyer checks it.
Blyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgernstern back to the cage. Blyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgernstern stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgernstern.
Morgernstern walks into a jab.
A good leg kick by Morgernstern.
Morgernstern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blyer's calf.
Morgernstern slips a jab and a cross from Blyer.
Blyer swings for the body but Morgernstern moves out of range.
Morgernstern throws a sloppy head kick and Blyer moves out of range easily.
Blyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgernstern looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Morgernstern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morgernstern wants to pass to mount but Blyer is defending the position.
Morgernstern is keen to just control but Blyer is a slippery customer.
Blyer wants to get back to his feet.
Morgernstern takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgernstern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Morgernstern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Morgernstern is trying to work for a kimura but Blyer is defending well.
Morgernstern is looking to advance position but Blyer won't allow it.
Matt Morgernstern overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern trying to control from half guard but Blyer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgernstern tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morgernstern stops Blyer from getting back to his feet.

Morgernstern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgernstern.

Morgernstern seems to be working for a kimura but Blyer defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blyer pushes Morgernstern off looking to stand but Morgernstern dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Morgernstern will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A left lands for Blyer.
Blyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Blyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgernstern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgernstern. Blyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgernstern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blyer.
Morgernstern cracks Blyer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgernstern fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blyer!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgernstern closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blyer did well to prevent Morgernstern getting side control.
Blyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morgernstern is just content to waste time from the top position. Blyer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blyer has momentary wrist control but Morgernstern slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgernstern with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgernstern tries to free his leg and advance position but Blyer is retaining full guard.
Morgernstern looking to sit in guard and control but Blyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Morgernstern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgernstern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blyer has managed to get both his arms back between Morgernstern's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgernstern's guard.

Blyer gets to his feet. Morgernstern looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Blyer as Morgernstern shoots in.
Rocky Blyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgernstern fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blyer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Morgernstern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgernstern closes the distance and clinches up with Blyer, looking for a takedown. Morgernstern pushes Blyer against the cage but Blyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer lands a jab.
Blyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocky Blyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blyer scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Blyer.
Morgernstern misses with a combination
enabling Blyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgernstern tries to clinch up.
Matt Morgernstern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgernstern finds it's way round the side to connect with Blyer's head.
Rocky Blyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer misses with a few strikes there.
Blyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgernstern's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgernstern scrambles back to his feet.
Blyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgernstern slips a straight right by Blyer.
Morgernstern tries to work over Blyer's front leg with a kick but Blyer checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Morgernstern misses.

Blyer drops Morgernstern with a beautiful combination! Morgernstern stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blyer is looking for the KO!

Morgernstern is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyer throws a nice looking combination but Morgernstern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Morgernstern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgernstern ducks into an uppercut from Blyer and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Blyer!
In his post fight interview, Rocky Blyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.