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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ''The Wizard'' by Black Sabbath. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Trent Morgan enters the cage!
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189 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgibbon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgibbon throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzgibbon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Fitzgibbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgibbon lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgibbon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan cracks the inside of Fitzgibbon's front leg.
Trent Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgibbon throws out the jab.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgibbon circles away.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzgibbon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgibbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Fitzgibbon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan tries to bench press Fitzgibbon off him but Fitzgibbon keeps the position.
Fitzgibbon trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Fitzgibbon tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Fitzgibbon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitzgibbon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgibbon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fitzgibbon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four 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.
Fitzgibbon tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzgibbon trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgibbon ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon throws a one two combo.
Morgan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan leaves Fitzgibbon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzgibbon momentarily.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgibbon misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Fitzgibbon shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgibbon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgibbon has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgibbon swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan throws a head kick that Fitzgibbon semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Fitzgibbon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Fitzgibbon's ribs.
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild combination.
Morgan feints a jab promting Fitzgibbon to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitzgibbon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgibbon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzgibbon shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgibbon.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgibbon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morgan jabs Fitzgibbon right on the nose. Fitzgibbon blinks but takes it well.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzgibbon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgibbon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan lands a head kick. Fitzgibbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgibbon lands with a right hand.
Morgan lands a head kick!
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzgibbon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan clinches up with Fitzgibbon and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fitzgibbon throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgibbon.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Fitzgibbon scores with a one two! Morgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgibbon misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgibbon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgibbon circles away.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgibbon shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
A big right from Fitzgibbon misses.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgibbon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a head kick. Fitzgibbon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fitzgibbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgibbon takes one on the button.
Morgan lands a jab to Fitzgibbon's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgibbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Fitzgibbon scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgibbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Fitzgibbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan keeps Fitzgibbon at a distance using the push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Fitzgibbon on that attempt.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Fitzgibbon didn't see that one coming.
Morgan is looking to slow Fitzgibbon down with leg kicks.
Fitzgibbon misses with a left hand
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Fitzgibbon fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a head kick.
Fitzgibbon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good shot there by Morgan.
Fitzgibbon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Fitzgibbon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
A combination from Fitzgibbon does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Fitzgibbon misses with a hook.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzgibbon moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Morgan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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