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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Morrell Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Adesanya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrell Jr tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Adesanya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adesanya creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Adesanya scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#That has opened up David Morrell Jr's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Adesanya's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Morrell Jr is rocked!#CUT#David Morrell Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Morrell Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Morrell Jr shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up David Morrell Jr's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Morrell Jr ducked under it nicely.
Morrell Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrell Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
letting Morrell Jr counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrell Jr counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Morrell Jr moved out of range nicely.
Morrell Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrell Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov is wise to it.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Morrell Jr stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrell Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Morrell Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Morrell Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrell Jr connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Morrell Jr counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Morrell Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Morrell Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrell Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Morrell Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrell Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morrell Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrell Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrell Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrell Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrell Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrell Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Morrell Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch.
Morrell Jr moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrell Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Morrell Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Morrell Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morrell Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Morrell Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Morrell Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Morrell Jr is out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrell Jr lands a high kick!
Morrell Jr moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Morrell Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrell Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrell Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrell Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrell Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Morrell Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Morrell Jr avoids them all with ease.
Morrell Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrell Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrell Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Morrell Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Morrell Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Morrell Jr moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrell Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Morrell Jr avoids them all with ease.
Morrell Jr throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Morrell Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrell Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrell Jr counters with a good low kick that Nurmagomedov was not able to check.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrell Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrell Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Morrell Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.#T2#
Morrell Jr slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrell Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morrell Jr counter with a right hand.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Morrell Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Morrell Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.#T3#
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrell Jr lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Morrell Jr lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nurmagomedov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrell Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab
and Morrell Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Morrell Jr lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Morrell Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Nurmagomedov misses
and Morrell Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Morrell Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrell Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Morrell Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Morrell Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab
and Morrell Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Morrell Jr counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrell Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Morrell Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab
and Morrell Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking. #T2#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrell Jr manages to avoid it.
Morrell Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Morrell Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Morrell Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrell Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Morrell Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrell Jr is just out of range.
Morrell Jr throws a big counter head kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Morrell Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorrell Jr.
Morrell Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Morrell Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurmagomedov's knee momentarily.
Morrell Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Morrell Jr ducked under it nicely.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrell Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Morrell Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrell Jr blocks a jab.
David Morrell Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrell Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Morrell Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Morrell Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrell Jr lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Morrell Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Morrell Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrell Jr 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Morrell Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, David Morrell Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adesanya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like David Morrell Jr has been cut.
Morrell Jr tries to roll over but Adesanya keeps him under control.
Adesanya scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morrell Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adesanya scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#That has opened up David Morrell Jr's cut even more.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#David Morrell Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Morrell Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrell Jr with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Morrell Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Morrell Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrell Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Morrell Jr blocks a jab.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Morrell Jr.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Morrell Jr with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrell Jr is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrell Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Morrell Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Morrell Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrell Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Morrell Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Morrell Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morrell Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Morrell Jr's ribcage but misses.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrell Jr lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrell Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrell Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Morrell Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Morrell Jr.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morrell Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nurmagomedov has got the better of the exchanges.
Morrell Jr lands the left hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrell Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Morrell Jr avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrell Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrell Jr can do to turn this around?
Morrell Jr wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Morrell Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrell Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrell Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmagomedov backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrell Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morrell Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Morrell Jr's ribcage but misses.
Morrell Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch.
Morrell Jr dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrell Jr defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Morrell Jr lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Morrell Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrell Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrell Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrell Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Morrell Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Nurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrell Jr lands a high kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Morrell Jr slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrell Jr.
#T2#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrell Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrell Jr is just out of range.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrell Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Morrell Jr avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrell Jr moves away.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Morrell Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David Morrell Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrell Jr moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Morrell Jr's head but Morrell Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.
Morrell Jr slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A relieved looking Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Alko scores with a push kick.
Morrell Jr is breathing heavily.
Alko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrell Jr ducks under a wild hook from Alko.
Morrell Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Alko.
Alko cracks Morrell Jr with a hook to the temple - Morrell Jr is on wobbly legs here! Alko swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Morrell Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Alko wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amos Alko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Morrell Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Morrell Jr's shoulder, as Morrell Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Morrell Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrell Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Morrell Jr is out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Morrell Jr moved out of range nicely.
Morrell Jr tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Morrell Jr scores with a nice strike.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Morrell Jr blocks it.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrell Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrell Jr lands the left hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Morrell Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morrell Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Morrell Jr was well out of range.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrell Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Morrell Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Morrell Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrell Jr slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Morrell Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrell Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrell Jr blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Morrell Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrell Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrell Jr dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrell Jr throws a combination. Nurmagomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrell Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morrell Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nurmagomedov has got the better of the exchanges.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a counter high kick but Morrell Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrell Jr can do to turn this around?
Morrell Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morrell Jr moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Morrell Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrell Jr slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Morrell Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Morrell Jr moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Morrell Jr avoids nicely.
Morrell Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Morrell Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Morrell Jr slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrell Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrell Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Morrell Jr with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrell Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Good shot there by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrell Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Morrell Jr moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Morrell Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Morrell Jr throws a one two combo.
Morrell Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrell Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrell Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nurmagomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morrell Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrell Jr slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A nice combination there by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Morrell Jr blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Morrell Jr with a series of wild strikes but Morrell Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr scores with a head kick. Nurmagomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrell Jr is just out of range.#T1#
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrell Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Morrell Jr slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrell Jr throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrell Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morrell Jr looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Morrell Jr moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Morrell Jr lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Morrell Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrell Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrell Jr manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Morrell Jr avoids it well.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrell Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov lands with an overhand left.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
David Morrell Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Morrell Jr avoids nicely.
Morrell Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrell Jr tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A relieved looking Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Rockwell clinches. #TD2#
Morrell Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rockwell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morrell Jr to the mat. Morrell Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockwell forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morrell Jr defend it? Rockwell steps over the head and cranks it - Morrell Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rockwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Rockwell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Leandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrell Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Leandro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrell Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrell Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Leandro chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#That has opened up David Morrell Jr's cut even more.
Leandro is in close to Morrell Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#David Morrell Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Morrell Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alonzo Leandro!
An out of breath Alonzo Leandro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bozic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrell Jr is breathing heavily.
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrell Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
Bozic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bozic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bozic. That's going to slow Morrell Jr down.
Bozic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrell Jr.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bozic.
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrell Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bozic scores with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Bozic lands a big head kick that sends Morrell Jr tumbling to the mat! Bozic takes a step backwards and waves Morrell Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Morrell Jr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bozic throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Morrell Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozic throws a shot from downtown. Morrell Jr moves away and avoids it.
Morrell Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bozic sprawls and moves away.
Morrell Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Bozic.
Bozic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Predrag Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bozic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Predrag Bozic!
After the fight, Predrag Bozic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Christ misses.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrell Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrell Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like David Morrell Jr has been cut.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrell Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ weaves into range and cracks Morrell Jr right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Morrell Jr goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Christ is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerman Christ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Morrell Jr lands with an overhand left.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrell Jr moves away.
Morrell Jr feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Morrell Jr avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrell Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrell Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Morrell Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Morrell Jr ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Morrell Jr right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like David Morrell Jr has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Morrell Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Morrell Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Morrell Jr avoids it easily.
Morrell Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
#T2#
Morrell Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrell Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrell Jr wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Morrell Jr blocks a jab.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Morrell Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrell Jr slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Morrell Jr blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Morrell Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
#T3#
Morrell Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrell Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Morrell Jr avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmagomedov stuns Morrell Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Morrell Jr cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrell Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morrell Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Morrell Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrell Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morrell Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrell Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Morrell Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrell Jr can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Morrell Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrell Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrell Jr manages to avoid it.
Morrell Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrell Jr. #T2#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrell Jr scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrell Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrell Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morrell Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nurmagomedov has got the better of the exchanges.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Morrell Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Morrell Jr blocks it.#T3#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrell Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrell Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Morrell Jr slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Morrell Jr avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch.
Morrell Jr blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Morrell Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Morrell Jr is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Morrell Jr wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrell Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrell Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrell Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Morrell Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrell Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Morrell Jr avoids it well.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Morrell Jr wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Morrell Jr was well out of range.#T2#
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Morrell Jr was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrell Jr manages to avoid it.
And Morrell Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrell Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrell Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Morrell Jr's head but Morrell Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrell Jr. #T3#
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Morrell Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrell Jr punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morrell Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrell Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up.#T4#
Morrell Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Morrell Jr - just one landing.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrell Jr. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morrell Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
David Morrell Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrell Jr is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Morrell Jr's body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrell Jr manages to avoid it.
Morrell Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Morrell Jr's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Lon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrell Jr connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Chat Lon has been cut.
Morrell Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lon.
#CL2#
Lon clinches up with Morrell Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrell Jr misses with a body punch.
Lon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Lon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrell Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Morrell Jr does no damage.
Lon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrell Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrell Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Lon.
Lon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Lon tries a head kick but it misses.
Lon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
David Morrell Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1##CL2#
Lon moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Lon manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrell Jr misses the target.
Morrell Jr cracks Lon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrell Jr checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrell Jr misses its target.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrell Jr misses with an uppercut.
Morrell Jr misses with a straight right.
Lon tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrell Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lon lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrell Jr's head.
Morrell Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrell Jr is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Morrell Jr misses #TD2#
and Lon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morrell Jr's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lon controlling from the top position.
Lon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Morrell Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Lon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrell Jr there!
Lon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrell Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SU2#
Lon get's back to his feet.
Morrell Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lon moves out of range easily.
Morrell Jr throws a right hand that Lon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lon also avoids with ease.
Lon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Lon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lon breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Lon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrell Jr. Morrell Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lon lands the left hand.#CL2#
Lon rushes Morrell Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morrell Jr misses with a body punch.
Lon trying to stall but Morrell Jr improves his position.
Lon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morrell Jr up against the cage.#BC#
Morrell Jr manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lon manages to avoid it.
Lon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Lon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrell Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Lon moves out of range.
Morrell Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morrell Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morrell Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lon has time to react.#CL2#
Lon has Morrell Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Lon stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lon taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lon.
Morrell Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morrell Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Morrell Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chat Lon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chat Lon's cut.
That's time! Morrell Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Morrell Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrell Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like David Morrell Jr has been cut.
Morrell Jr jabs Lon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrell Jr scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrell Jr scores with a head kick.
Morrell Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Morrell Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Morrell Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrell Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lon slips a jab and a cross from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr throws a body punch but Lon moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lon.
Chat Lon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lon gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Morrell Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Lon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lon.
Lon slips a jab and a cross from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Lon tries to clinch but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrell Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrell Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lon moves out of range easily.
Lon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morrell Jr takes a swing at Lon's ribcage but misses.
Morrell Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Lon.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morrell Jr!
Lon tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrell Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot by Lon.#T2#
Lon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrell Jr misses with the combination.
Morrell Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Lon looks to clinch
and Morrell Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lon tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrell Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Morrell Jr sizes up Lon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Morrell Jr.
Lon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Lon moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Lon. #T3#
Morrell Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrell Jr. Lon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrell Jr throws a right and a left that Lon avoids nicely. #CL2#
Lon clinches.
Lon is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrell Jr has double underhooks.
Lon taking a breather.
Morrell Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lon controls the action.
Morrell Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lon has Morrell Jr pushed against the cage.#BC#
Morrell Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lon blocks a jab.
Lon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morrell Jr defends it well.
Morrell Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Lon throws a head kick but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Lon throws a head kick but Morrell Jr moves out of range.
Morrell Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrell Jr cracks a nice hook into Lon's ribs.
Morrell Jr swings for the body but Lon moves out of range.
David Morrell Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Lon tenderised Morrell Jr's leg. Morrell Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lon slips a jab from Morrell Jr.
Lon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Lon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrell Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lon.
Lon feints the counter takedown.
Morrell Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lon misses with a straight right.
Morrell Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Morrell Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lon blocks a head kick by Morrell Jr.
Lon lands a jab-cross combination.
Lon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrell Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lon scrambles back to his feet.
Lon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrell Jr avoids the head kick by Lon.
Morrell Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrell Jr connects with a high kick.
Morrell Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#That has opened up Chat Lon's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrell Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lon is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lon tries to clinch there but Morrell Jr circles away.
Lon avoids the head kick by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lon on the side of the head. #T1#
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Lon moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrell Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Morrell Jr breaks the clinch.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Lon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrell Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Morrell Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lon.
Morrell Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morrell Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrell Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lon breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Morrell Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lon. Lon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrell Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lon's head backwards.
Morrell Jr lands a jab.
Lon ducks under a wild hook from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lon avoids the body shot from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lon's hands.
Morrell Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lon doesn't seem bothered though.
Lon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrell Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lon's head.
Lon tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrell Jr looks to throw the jab but Lon is out of range. #T3#
Morrell Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lon feints the counter takedown.
Lon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Morrell Jr.
Lon works Morrell Jr's body with a nice hook.
Lon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Morrell Jr scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Morrell Jr.
That kick from Morrell Jr tenderised Lon's leg. Lon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morrell Jr throws a shot from downtown. Lon moves away and avoids it.
Morrell Jr jabs Lon right on the nose. Lon blinks but takes it well.#T4##CL2#
Lon clinches up with Morrell Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Lon is trying to break the clinch but Morrell Jr is controlling him.#BC#
Morrell Jr breaks the clinch.
Lon wants to clinch up but Morrell Jr keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrell Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Lon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lon stalling the fight.
Chat Lon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lon is looking to control Morrell Jr's arms but Morrell Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lon has his back to the cage. #BC#
Morrell Jr breaks the clinch.
Lon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Morrell Jr.
Lon throws a body kick that misses.
Morrell Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lon defending well as Morrell Jr loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Morrell Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrell Jr 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Morrell Jr!
David Morrell Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Roble clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Morrell Jr tries to keep at a distance but Roble has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrell Jr working aggressively here.
Roble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrell Jr backwards. #BC2#
Roble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Roble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morrell Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrell Jr tries a body shot but Roble blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Morrell Jr fails to land. #BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch.
Roble on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Manuel Roble has been cut.#CL2#
Roble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roble missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morrell Jr tries to throw a body punch but Roble avoids it by throwing Morrell Jr back against the cage. #BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nice body punch from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Roble moves into the clinch successfully.
Roble stalls.
Roble blocks a body shot from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrell Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Roble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrell Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Morrell Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Roble closes the distance and pushes Morrell Jr back into the cage.
Morrell Jr lands a body punch.
Roble takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roble prevents a body shot from Morrell Jr. #T2#
Morrell Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Roble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrell Jr misses with the combination.
Morrell Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Morrell Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roble's head.
Roble looks winded!#CL2#
Roble closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Roble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrell Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Morrell Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrell Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrell Jr tests Roble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrell Jr lands with a straight right. Roble didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Morrell Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Roble off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Morrell Jr knocks Roble to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Roble is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Manuel Roble's cut even more.
Morrell Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Roble is still in real trouble! Can Morrell Jr finish him?
Roble is trying to control Morrell Jr's posture but Morrell Jr avoids it.
Roble managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morrell Jr.
Roble seems to have recovered his senses.
Roble is looking to regain half guard here but Morrell Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roble is trying to control Morrell Jr's posture but Morrell Jr avoids it.
Morrell Jr working the ground and pound but Roble is defending the strikes.
Roble wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morrell Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roble sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Morrell Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Roble controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Roble wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roble is looking to regain half guard here but Morrell Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Roble can't do much from the bottom here.
Roble is looking for a sweep.
Morrell Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Roble's head but Roble avoids it well.
Roble gets back to half guard.
Roble is pressing down on Morrell Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Morrell Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Roble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick lands for Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morrell Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrell Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Roble moves out of range easily.
David Morrell Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Roble has closed the distance and engaged Morrell Jr in a clinch.
Roble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roble stalls.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Roble in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Morrell Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Morrell Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Roble uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Roble breaks from the clinch.
Morrell Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roble's head.
Morrell Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Roble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morrell Jr won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Roble grinds an elbow into Morrell Jr's temple.
Roble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morrell Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roble on the ground.
Roble advances nicely into full mount.
Morrell Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Roble controlling his opponent.
Roble working Morrell Jr over with strikes here.
Roble lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Roble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morrell Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roble lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morrell Jr hang on?#T2#
Roble controlling his opponent.
Morrell Jr is in a horrible position here. Roble smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roble controlling his opponent.
Manuel Roble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU2#
Roble get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Roble clinches with his opponent.
Roble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrell Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morrell Jr tries to throw a body punch but Roble avoids it by throwing Morrell Jr back against the cage.
Morrell Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch.
Morrell Jr slips under a jab from Roble.
Roble takes one on the button.
Morrell Jr digs a good hook to Roble's body.
Roble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Morrell Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrell Jr with a nice cross.
Manuel Roble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roble with a nice calf kick.
Morrell Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roble under the eye.#CL2#
Roble clinches up against the cage.
Come on Roble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roble prevents a body shot from Morrell Jr. #BC2#
Roble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Roble moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Roble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel Roble's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morrell Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Morrell Jr throws a head kick but Roble moves out of range.
A jab from Morrell Jr misses.
Morrell Jr lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Roble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Roble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Roble clinches up with Morrell Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch.
Morrell Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Roble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roble blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrell Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Roble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roble lands a body shot.
Roble lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrell Jr backwards. #T1#
Roble holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morrell Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrell Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Roble tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrell Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Roble has Morrell Jr pressed against the cage.
Roble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roble blocks a body shot from Morrell Jr.
Morrell Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Roble stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrell Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Roble moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Roble breaks the clinch.
Morrell Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrell Jr misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Roble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morrell Jr being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Morrell Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Roble not doing much here.
Morrell Jr throws a strike from the bottom but Roble passes into side control!
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roble cracks Morrell Jr with a big right hand but Morrell Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roble controlling the position from side mount.
Morrell Jr gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Roble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrell Jr defends it well.
Roble controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Roble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roble 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Roble! |
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