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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Sherry Monocle. Simon Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrillo misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Cabrillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cabrillo. Those never looked like landing.
Cabrillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabrillo's sensitive parts.
Morgan takes a swing at Cabrillo's ribcage but misses.
Cabrillo looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan sneaks out the side door and pushes Cabrillo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cabrillo clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cabrillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan is trying to push Cabrillo away but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Cabrillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabrillo drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Cabrillo.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Cabrillo throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo misses with a hook.
Cabrillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabrillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Cabrillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrillo throws a one two combo.
Cabrillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morgan defending well as Cabrillo loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrillo with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrillo is just out of range.
Cabrillo ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cabrillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrillo throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cabrillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Cabrillo does no damage.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrillo.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrillo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cabrillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cabrillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrillo moves away.
Cabrillo wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabrillo.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo blocks a leg kick.
Morgan swings for the body but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo with a nice cross.
Cabrillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Cabrillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Cabrillo unleashes a big counter combination but Morgan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrillo darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrillo misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Cabrillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrillo manages to avoid it.
Cabrillo tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Cabrillo backs away, Morgan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Simon Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Cabrillo.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cabrillo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cabrillo tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrillo lands a head shot.
Cabrillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan is looking to wear down Cabrillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan tries to bum rush Cabrillo with a series of wild strikes but Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrillo misses with the combination.
Morgan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrillo just manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cabrillo eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabrillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrillo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Cabrillo.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrillo is working away from the top position though.
Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Cabrillo in his half guard.
Morgan tries to kick Cabrillo off but Cabrillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pushes Cabrillo off looking to stand but Cabrillo dives back in and keeps control.
Cabrillo drops an elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Cabrillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cabrillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morgan punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan trying to control but Cabrillo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan tries to bum rush Cabrillo with a series of wild strikes but Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrillo tries to land a body kick
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Cabrillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cabrillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.
Cabrillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cabrillo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Cabrillo.
Morgan tries to circle away but Cabrillo has him pinned against the cage.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Cabrillo keeps him there for the moment.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Cabrillo keeps him there for the moment.
Cabrillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cabrillo.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morgan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cabrillo can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrillo.
Cabrillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morgan tries to circle away but Cabrillo has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrillo can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Cabrillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cabrillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cabrillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrillo has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cabrillo pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrillo is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cabrillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Cabrillo wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan tries to break free but Cabrillo pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juan Cabrillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Cabrillo lands.
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!
Cabrillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrillo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo connects with a single shot there.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabrillo lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Cabrillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juan Cabrillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cabrillo works the jab nicely.
Cabrillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cabrillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Cabrillo misses.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabrillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cabrillo misses with a hook
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Cabrillo's leg. Cabrillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrillo throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Cabrillo is dominant here and he's now got Morgan's back!
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrillo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Cabrillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Cabrillo!
In his post fight interview, Juan Cabrillo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Simon Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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hype
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RATING
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