PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken McCorronas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. 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
McCorronas

196 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

178 cm
24
171 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominic Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken McCorronas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morgan clinches up against the cage.
McCorronas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McCorronas taking a breather.
McCorronas is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Morgan has denied him.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCorronas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but McCorronas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCorronas has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
McCorronas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but McCorronas keeps him there for the moment.
McCorronas stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCorronas lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.

It looks like Dominic Morgan has been cut.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but McCorronas is controlling the position.
Morgan jumps guard but McCorronas stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCorronas is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns McCorronas into the cage.
Morgan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCorronas trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCorronas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morgan prevents a body shot from McCorronas.

McCorronas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morgan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCorronas to the mat. McCorronas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCorronas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan works over McCorronas with some ground and pound from guard.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCorronas on the ground.

Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCorronas keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.

Morgan 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
McCorronas keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.

Morgan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCorronas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morgan, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan controls McCorronas momentarily but McCorronas frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but McCorronas is proving a slippery customer.

Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan controlling McCorronas's posture.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that McCorronas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan keeping full guard, as McCorronas tries to pass.

McCorronas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCorronas wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to keep McCorronas in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is trying to control. McCorronas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Morgan shoots in and bounces McCorronas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCorronas keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morgan wants to control from the top but McCorronas keeps moving.
McCorronas is breathing heavily.
Morgan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but McCorronas is working from the bottom.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan wants to control from the top but McCorronas keeps moving.
Morgan passes into half guard.
Dominic Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan is looking for a kimura but McCorronas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but McCorronas is working away.

Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Morgan is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCorronas is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
McCorronas is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morgan throwing shots but McCorronas is blocking nicely.
Morgan is nestled in close to McCorronas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCorronas sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCorronas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Morgan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCorronas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Morgan stands up from McCorronas's guard - Morgan perhaps looking for a knockout.

Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCorronas to see if he's OK.

Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCorronas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan grinds an elbow into McCorronas's temple.
Morgan landing a few strikes.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCorronas can do to turn this around?

Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but McCorronas is defending well.
Morgan is working McCorronas over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCorronas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan cracks McCorronas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCorronas, who protects the arm well.

Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but McCorronas is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan has an Americana. McCorronas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Morgan is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Morgan hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominic Morgan!
Dominic Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.