David Mgoyan Becomes Takedown Machine As He Scores Decision Win
David Mgoyan is an American Top Team product known for his striking and quick finishes, competing for various notable MMA promotions across the regional scene. A training partner of Arman Tsarukyan, Mgoyan is 8-1 with one submission and five KO/TKOs. He comes into this bout off a decision win over Javier Garcia in January.
Albert Morales began his martial arts training at the age of 21 before turning pro in 2015. Morales has competed on the global MMA stage, building himself to a 19-10 record with 15 finishes. Morales last fought in January as well, scoring a submission victory over Taron Grigoryan.
Who will win this featherweight fight?
ROUND 1
Both men feint. Low kick by Mgoyan. Another low kick by Mgoyan. Sharp jab by Mgoyan. Strong right hand by Mgoyan! Morales is rocked! Mgoyan with another. Mgoyan with another low kick. Front kick by Mgoyan. Morales with one of his own. Morales with a front kick and a one-two. Body shot attempt by Mgoyan. Front kick by Morales. Morales’ kick is blocked.
Level change and a double-leg takedown by Mgoyan. Morales closes the guard and looks to land from the bottom. Elbows by Mgoyan. Morales trying to go for an arm lock. Mgoyan looks to pass the guard, but ends up back in closed guard. Morales looks for another arm lock but can’t get it. Morales with a couple of right hands from bottom. Mgoyan lands, but Morales lands an upkick. Morales looks for another arm lock, preventing Mgoyan from passing the guard. Morales lands an elbow from his back. Mgoyan lands from up top again. Mgoyan passes the guard, but Morales controls the hips again, with this position ending the round.
ROUND 2
Mgoyan catches a kick. Morales looking to pressure forward. Mgoyan with a one-two. Morales lands a strong punch of his own! Morales sprawls to avoid a takedown. A couple of front kicks by Morales. Mgoyan looks to pick the ankle, and he gets behind Morales. Mgoyan scores the takedown. Morales works his way back to his feet, but Mgoyan gets a mat return and a scramble to end up back on top. Morales trying to cage walk back to his feet, but Mgoyan keeping his pressure on. Mgoyan with some ground-and-pound now. Morales landing heel strikes to the legs.
Round 2 is here and things are heating up!
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Mgoyan back on Morales, right on Morales’ back. Mgoyan gets Morales back down. Wait! A triangle choke attempt by Morales! Mgoyan gets out of it and he looks to pass the guard. Morales with a possible guillotine now? No, Mgoyan doesn’t give him the chance. Mgoyan trying to get around and get into side control. Morales tries to do work from the bottom again. Mgoyan looking to keep grappling pressure from up top. Mgoyan looking to do work from the open guard. Morales landing from his back. Mgoyan postures and lands big shots, but Morales lands hammerfists and heel strikes from the bottom.
ROUND 3
Both throwing with power to start the third round. Mgoyan with a level change, scoring another takedown. Mgoyan gets to the back as Morales tries to get to his feet. Mgoyan with a waist lock and another takedown. Morales looks to roll through with a heel hook, but Mgoyan avoids it. Morales looking to control from his back, holding down the limbs of Mgoyan. Mgoyan gets to the back again, looking for a choke.
Jutta Leerdam was SHOOK!
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Another time Morales gets up, another Mgoyan mat return. And again. And again. Mgoyan with a head kick before scoring another takedown. Mgoyan has seven takedowns now. Morales keeps trying to get back into this, but Mgoyan is just all over him with his grappling. Mgoyan looks to bring down ground-and-pound. Mgoyan rides and looks to get into full mount. Morales gets to his feet, but Mgoyan is on his back and he’s looking for the last-second submission! Morales avoids it, but Mgoyan lands dominantly to end the fight!
Morales ESCAPES a Rear-Naked Choke JUST IN TIME!
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OFFICIAL RESULT
David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
