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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bombardo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morris sprawls well. Morris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombardo shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morris throws a lazy head kick
and Bombardo counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bombardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Loyd Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Bombardo.
Bombardo lands with a hook. Morris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bombardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Morris really is a fat lump.#T1#
Bombardo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morris connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Morris has hold of Bombardo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bombardo seems comfortable defending it but Morris has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bombardo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bombardo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Morris couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loyd Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Muhammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morris quickly recovers to half guard.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Muhammad has control of the leg.
Morris really is a fat lump.
Muhammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muhammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muhammad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Muhammad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris trying to hold on to Muhammad's head to control him but Muhammad postures up.
Muhammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muhammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muhammad prevents Morris from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is concentrating on defense, preventing Muhammad from advancing position.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Muhammad is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Morris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muhammad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris looking to control.
Muhammad trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Muhammad throws an elbow that misses. Morris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muhammad's guard. Nice move by Morris!#REVR#
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Muhammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Muhammad wants to improve his position but instead Morris has moved into half guard.
Morris throwing shots but Muhammad is blocking nicely.
Morris looks to land a strike but Muhammad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad keeps trying to improve his position.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Morris stands and steps away. Muhammad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Muhammad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morris is trying to defend but Muhammad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Muhammad looks winded!
Muhammad looks to land a strike but Morris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muhammad is in close to Morris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muhammad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Muhammad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Muhammad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Muhammad wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muhammad postures up.
Muhammad is in close to Morris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muhammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morris trying to control the position.
Muhammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhammad preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhammad is aware though and is defending well.
Morris is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atif Muhammad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhammad, which made it look bad.
Muhammad lands a head shot.#TD2#
Muhammad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muhammad lands in his opponent's guard.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Morris working for a triangle but Muhammad defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad cracks Morris with a solid left hand.
Muhammad cracks Morris with a solid left hand.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morris holds on and takes a little breather.
Muhammad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muhammad is one step ahead there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muhammad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morris keeping full guard, as Muhammad tries to pass.
Muhammad cracks Morris with a solid left hand.
Muhammad working some strikes from top position.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Muhammad is proving a slippery customer.
Morris striking off his back but it's not causing Muhammad any problems.
Muhammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muhammad distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Morris pulls Muhammad in close to his closed guard and prevents Muhammad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muhammad wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position.
Muhammad won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muhammad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Muhammad kicks Morris off and gets back to his feet.
Muhammad misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Muhammad shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muhammad throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Morris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muhammad counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at Muhammad to acknowledge the strikes.
Atif Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A right-left combo lands from Muhammad. #T4#
Muhammad tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Muhammad dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Muhammad's head and hops out.
Loyd Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a head kick.
Morris takes a swing at Muhammad's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muhammad did well to prevent Morris getting side control.#ES2#
Muhammad kicks off Morris and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atif Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Morris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhammad has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Muhammad fails to land the takedown.
Morris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morris, pushing him back against the cage.
Muhammad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Loyd Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Morris.
#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Atif Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Morris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muhammad checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Muhammad gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Morris postures up in Muhammad's guard and throws a big left but Muhammad blocks it.
Morris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morris is in close to Muhammad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.#SU#
Morris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Muhammad misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muhammad is wriggling around but Morris manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Muhammad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morris throwing shots but Muhammad is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Muhammad is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
#SU#
Morris stands up from half guard. #T4#
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammad moves out of range easily.
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhammad, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loyd Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muhammad 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atif Muhammad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Morris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duffy's guard.
Morris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy is striking but Morris is not phased and passes to half guard.
Morris is nestled in close to Duffy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duffy trying to control from the bottom.
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris prevents Duffy from improving his position.
Duffy is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris winds up and cracks Duffy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Morris is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Duffy tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duffy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Duffy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duffy looks winded!
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duffy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Morris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Morris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris is nestled in close to Duffy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duffy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morris working Duffy over with strikes.
Morris working over Duffy with some ground and pound. Duffy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Duffy is rocked!
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duffy is still in real trouble! Can Morris finish him?#SUB#
Morris maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Duffy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Morris has cracked it and Duffy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loyd Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Tremor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Tremor tries to get set, Morris tries to push him back and clinch up but Tremor manages to avoid the attempt.
Tremor wants to land a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Tremor tries to work over Morris's front leg with a kick but Morris checks it.
A lazy body kick from Tremor #TD#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tremor won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Tremor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tremor throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Morris misses its target.
Morris with a poor takedown
and Tremor counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is looking to clinch.
Tremor tries to bum rush Morris with a series of wild strikes but Morris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morris avoids the head kick by Tremor.
Tremor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Tremor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morris really is a fat lump.
Tremor tries to work over Morris's front leg with a kick but Morris checks it.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Tremor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Tremor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Morris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tremor's guard.
Tremor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morris dives into side control.
#REVB#
Tremor tries to control but Morris manages to take his back.
Tremor is in bad spot here.
Morris lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tremor.
Morris punches Tremor on the ear. #SUB#
Morris working for a choke but Tremor is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Morris is looking for a rear naked choke here but Tremor reverses the position brilliantly into Morris's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Morris is pulling down on Tremor's head. It's preventing any offense from Tremor, at least for the moment.
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tremor wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tremor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tremor is posturing up here but Morris has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tremor tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tremor has to tap! Slick submission there by Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loyd Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Morris gets tackled into the cage by Fabor. Fabor maintains the clinch.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Fabor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Fabor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fabor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fabor content just to control the position here.
Morris is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Fabor.#CUT2#
Loyd Morris's cut is getting worse.
Fabor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fabor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fabor controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Morris is looking to get to half guard.
Fabor controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Morris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fabor controlling the pace for now.
Morris tries to lock up and control but Fabor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fabor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morris is trying desperately to improve position.
Fabor controlling from mount. #T2#
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
Fabor controlling the pace for now.
Fabor lands a big elbow.
Fabor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Morris's face.
Morris tries to lock up and control but Fabor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fabor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fabor working Morris over with strikes here.
Fabor controlling the position easily from mount.
Fabor scoring with strikes but Morris is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabor controlling the pace for now. #T3#
BOOM! Fabor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fabor landing punches. #ROC2#
Morris is rocked!#CUT2#
Loyd Morris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Fabor! Morris is hurt baaadly! Fabor is firing away with more strikes - Morris is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Fabor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin working over Morris with some ground and pound. Morris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
It looks like Loyd Morris has been cut.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Griffin sits in half guard.
Morris is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Griffin trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom. #T1#
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Loyd Morris's cut is getting worse.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Morris quite badly. Morris pulls Griffin in close trying to recover. Griffin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Morris on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Morris doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Morris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dempsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dempsey wants to control but Morris postures up.
Dempsey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Morris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dempsey to his feet.
Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey throws a leg kick that misses.
Morris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely. #CL2#
Dempsey closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.
Morris working Dempsey over with knees to the body.
Dempsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Dempsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Morris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dempsey regains half guard, as Morris was trying to land strikes.
Dempsey trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Morris is working for a submission of some sort.
Dempsey is trying is best to control the position here.
Dempsey tries to kick Morris off but Morris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dempsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris looks to land a strike but Dempsey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dempsey wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it. #T3#
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dempsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morris won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dempsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dempsey shoots and misses #TD#
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown. Dempsey fights it but they end up in guard.
Morris won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Dempsey has wrist control.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Morris scoring with some ground and pound.
Dempsey looking to control but Morris passes into half guard.
Morris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Morris working over Dempsey with some ground and pound. Dempsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dempsey is trying to stand back up but Morris is controlling him
Morris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dempsey defending well though.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey looks winded!
Morris with the ground and pound but Dempsey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morris prevents Dempsey from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loyd Morris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dempsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Morris.
Dempsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dempsey goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.#TD#
Morris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dempsey's guard.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Morris passes into half guard.
Loyd Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Dempsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dempsey has his hands clasped together around Morris's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Dempsey defends the submission attempt.
Morris thows a huge punch but Dempsey dodges it nicely.
Dempsey gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dempsey is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris postures up in Dempsey's guard and throws a big left but Dempsey blocks it.
Dempsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Morris stops Dempsey from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dempsey tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dempsey gets full guard.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Dempsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Dempsey!#REVB#
Morris keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Morris seems keen to control Dempsey's posture.
Dempsey scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dempsey is one step ahead there.
Dempsey postures up.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom.
Dempsey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dempsey's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dempsey trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Loyd Morris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dempsey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dempsey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.
Dempsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Dempsey is proving a slippery customer.
Dempsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Dempsey trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris works over Dempsey with some ground and pound from guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dempsey managing to control the position.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Dempsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Dempsey!#REVB#
Dempsey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris is trying to keep Dempsey in close.
#T3#
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dempsey looking to pass the guard.
Morris being controlled here, momentarily.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Dempsey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dempsey working Morris over with strikes.
Dempsey stalling.
Dempsey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris wants to control the action here but instead Dempsey manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Dempsey trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dempsey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Morris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris is in a horrible position here. Dempsey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Loyd Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dempsey with shots to the head and body - Morris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morris tries to hold on but Dempsey postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Dempsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loyd Morris!
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