PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Morgan (ranked 2137 p4p, 2739 weight class) and Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 261 p4p, 327 weight class). Aziz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Morgan
vs
Aziz

179 cm
29
155
9 - 7 - 0

177 cm
37
158
20 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan lands with a straight right. Aziz didn't see that one coming.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Aziz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aziz! But no joy.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aziz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Aziz defends easily.
Morgan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aziz is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Aziz trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan has his foot on Aziz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aziz works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aziz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aziz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aziz wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Aziz throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are battling for position here. Aziz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aziz keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Aziz has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.

Morgan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Morgan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aziz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Morgan! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Josh Morgan!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Morgan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.