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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Morningstar (ranked 4265 p4p, 344 weight class) and Robert Bruce (ranked 5072 p4p, 379 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucifer Morningstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Bruce.
Bruce has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morningstar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morningstar blocks a jab.
Bruce stuffs the takedown.
Bruce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morningstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morningstar gets a double leg takedown into Bruce's guard.
Morningstar stops Bruce from standing up.
Morningstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Morningstar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to avoid it but Morningstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bruce to the ground. Bruce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morningstar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morningstar showed some decent athleticism there.
Bruce manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morningstar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bruce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morningstar's brow.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce throws a right and a left that Morningstar avoids nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bruce enables Morningstar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bruce manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morningstar wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
Morningstar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morningstar wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
Morningstar is working hard here to advance position.
Morningstar wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
Morningstar wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
Morningstar wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is looking to stand up but Morningstar isn't so interested in that idea.
Morningstar stands and throws Bruce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bruce is not content to let Morningstar control the position.
Bruce is pushing Morningstar's head away, looking to escape. Morningstar manages to hold on to the position though.
Morningstar advances to full mount.
Morningstar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Morningstar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bruce can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Morningstar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bruce is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar looking to control but Bruce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruce is trying to stand up.
Morningstar moves to the back.
Bruce trying to get back to his feet but Morningstar is in full control for now.
Morningstar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bruce has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bruce showing good submission defense here.
Morningstar working for the choke.
Morningstar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morningstar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bruce knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bruce for a finish.
Bruce manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucifer Morningstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morningstar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morningstar.
Bruce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Morningstar with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce misses with a double jab.
Morningstar fails to land the takedown.
Morningstar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruce counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Bruce connects with a solid leg kick.
Morningstar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bruce's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce dominated that round.
That's time! Morningstar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bruce sprawls well. Bruce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morningstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
Morningstar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the cage. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Bruce. No joy for Morningstar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucifer Morningstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morningstar misses with a takedown
and Bruce counters with a series of strikes. Morningstar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morningstar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bruce gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morningstar looking to pass the guard.
Morningstar stands and throws Bruce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce throws Morningstar to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morningstar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morningstar checks a leg kick.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morningstar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce throws a nice looking combination but Morningstar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Morningstar tries to counter with a takedown but Bruce is quick to defend against it.
Morningstar shoots in but Bruce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce lands a leg kick that knocks Morningstar off balance momentarily.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morningstar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Morningstar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Morningstar ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruce leaves Morningstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a head kick but Morningstar moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bruce.
Bruce thumps Morningstar with a low kick.
Bruce cracks the inside of Morningstar's front leg.
Morningstar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce leaves Morningstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruce.
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morningstar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Bruce tenderised Morningstar's leg. Morningstar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morningstar darts in looking for a takedown but Bruce gets double underhooks and turns Morningstar into the cage.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morningstar circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Morningstar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruce sprawls and moves away.
Morningstar shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morningstar fails to land the takedown.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morningstar shoots and misses
and Bruce counters with a left and a right that stings Morningstar.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Robert Bruce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morningstar shoots for a takedown but Bruce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morningstar fails to land the takedown.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bruce is trying to defend but Morningstar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce is refusing to be controlled, as Morningstar sits in half guard.
Bruce is trying to stand up here but Morningstar is controlling him well.
Morningstar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bruce defends it well.
Morningstar wants to pass to mount but Bruce is defending the position.
Bruce is looking to escape.
Morningstar is working for a submission of some sort.
Morningstar tries to pass to full mount but Bruce defends it.
Bruce manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morningstar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruce throws a one two combo.
Morningstar feints and as Bruce raises his hands in defense, Morningstar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruce pushes Morningstar off and gets back to his feet.
Morningstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruce connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bruce. Those never looked like landing.
Robert Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morningstar moves out of range of the body kick from Bruce.
Morningstar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruce to the mat! Bruce manages to get full guard.
Bruce has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morningstar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Morningstar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morningstar is in Bruce's guard.
Morningstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morningstar trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morningstar moves nicely into side control.
Bruce stops Morningstar from passing to mount.
Morningstar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bruce!
Morningstar controlling his opponent.
Morningstar working for a guillotine from mount but Bruce is in no mood to give up.
Morningstar wants to take Bruce's back here but Bruce is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bruce wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bruce bucks up and throws Morningstar to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Morningstar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morningstar dives in and grabs Bruce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes down on Morningstar's head and hops out.
Bruce listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucifer Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucifer Morningstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl out of it but Morningstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morningstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.
Bruce leaves Morningstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morningstar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morningstar fails with the takedown.
Morningstar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruce is fending him off so far but Morningstar persists. Nope, Bruce circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce scores with a punch to the head.
Bruce throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruce throws out a powerful jab.
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morningstar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bruce. That one must have hurt.
Bruce jabs Morningstar right on the nose. Morningstar blinks but takes it well.
Morningstar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the cage. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oooooh!!! Bruce has knocked Morningstar down with a huge combo! Bruce steps away and waves a wobbly Morningstar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Morningstar is rocked!
Bruce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Morningstar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morningstar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morningstar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruce.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce throws a good cross that connects.
Bruce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morningstar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morningstar's hands.
Morningstar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruce circles away.
Bruce jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown but Bruce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morningstar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Bruce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morningstar seems to have got his legs back now.
Bruce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bruce connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Bruce connects with a high kick.
Bruce lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morningstar moves forwards but Bruce connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morningstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robert Bruce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Bruce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bruce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bruce!
Robert Bruce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
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