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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Crawling. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flynn's choice of entrance music: Kanye West- Amazing . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
154 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison slips a jab from Flynn.
Flynn fails with the takedown
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Flynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flynn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Flynn misses its intended target.
Flynn lands a high kick!
It looks like Tommy Morrison has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison works the jab nicely.
Flynn lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flynn throws a head kick that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Morrison shoots in.
Flynn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tommy Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Flynn.
Flynn throws a combination that misses
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Flynn looks gassed!
Left hook, right uppercut from Flynn.
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flynn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flynns head.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Flynn.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flynn tries to stall but Morrison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flynn jumps guard but Morrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flynn is trying to stall.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Morrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Morrison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morrison closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
Flynn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morrison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morrison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch but Morrison keeps him there for the moment.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flynn blocking some punches.
Flynn gets control of Morrison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Flynn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morrison stays in close to Flynn's body and controls the position.
Flynn wants to get back to his feet but Morrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy Morrison just wasn't active enough.
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there.
Flynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn stands up from half guard.
Flynn misses with a head kick.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.
Flynn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tommy Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Flynn.
Flynn fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Flynn wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison stands and steps away. Flynn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flynn tries to break free but Morrison pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Morrison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flynn thinking.
Morrison thuds his right hand into Flynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Flynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flynn. Flynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn misses with an uppercut.
Tommy Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison throws a push kick but Flynn slaps the foot to one side.
Flynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flynn working hard to break the clinch.
Flynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrison smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flynn under the eye.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Flynn.
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison counters by moving into the clinch.
Flynn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morrison prevents it.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Morrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flynn prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Morrison gets underhooks to prevent Flynn's takedown attempt.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrison missing with knees to the body.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Frank Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tommy Morrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morrison gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morrison tries a body shot but Flynn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Morrison manages to get underhooks.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morrison as Flynn tries to tie him up.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Morrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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