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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grgur Zvonimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grgur Zvonimir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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189 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grgur Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands with a kick to the temple. Morris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Asher Morris has been cut.
Morris avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris.
Zvonimir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zvonimir rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morris's guard! Nice work there by Zvonimir!
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Zvonimir trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking for a triangle here but Zvonimir uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris tries to improve position but can't.
Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Zvonimir away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zvonimir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morris has gone for a leg lock! Zvonimir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morris's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Zvonimir trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morris pulls Zvonimir in close to prevent any damage.
Zvonimir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to improve his position.
Morris is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Morris is defending well.
Morris is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
Zvonimir is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Zvonimir is going to stand back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zvonimir throws a nice head kick!
Asher Morris's cut is getting worse.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Zvonimir shows good takedown defense.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Grgur Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir has his takedown stuffed
and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Zvonimir didn't expect that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zvonimir is keeping the position for now.
Zvonimir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grgur Zvonimir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asher Morris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morris avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris blocks a head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morris pushes down on Zvonimir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Morris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zvonimir blocking the ground and pound.
Morris misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Zvonimir turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Morris off and cradles Zvonimir's limp body as Morris celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Asher Morris!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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