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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 32 p4p, 23 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. McWrestler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Acclaimed Emotions. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
McWrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morrison trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
Morrison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWrestler.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
McWrestler not doing much here.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Morrison pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has his hands on McWrestler's head, controlling the position.
McWrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morrison's head.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is in close to Morrison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McWrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison trying to control the position here.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McWrestler scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler works over Morrison with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler is working Morrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McWrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McWrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWrestler misses with a jab to the body
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McWrestler thinking.
Morrison misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler gets a double leg takedown into Morrison's guard.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison is pulling down on McWrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from McWrestler, at least for the moment.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
McWrestler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
McWrestler has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
McWrestler trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
McWrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison cracks McWrestler with a solid left hand.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but McWrestler blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler striking off his back but it's not causing Morrison any problems.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
Morrison with a nice head shot there.
Morrison distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison managing to control the position.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison has McWrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
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.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
McWrestler is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison thows a huge punch but McWrestler dodges it nicely.
McWrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McWrestler is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
McWrestler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Dude McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison is pulling down on McWrestler's head to control his posture.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler working a defensive guard here.
Morrison won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
McWrestler keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
McWrestler throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
McWrestler cracks Morrison with a solid left hand.
McWrestler postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler is controlling Morrison's posture.
McWrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison slips a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler connects with a looping right hand.
McWrestler throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into McWrestler's guard.
Morrison distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage.
McWrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McWrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Dude McWrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWrestler throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
Morrison misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler works the jab nicely.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler misses the jab.
McWrestler works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison slips under a jab from McWrestler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
McWrestler punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McWrestler stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Morrison swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Nice defenses there by McWrestler.
Morrison swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison digs a good hook to McWrestler's body.
McWrestler takes one to the chin there.
McWrestler lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
Morrison scores with a three punch combo!
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
McWrestler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison cracks McWrestler with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
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!
Morrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McWrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
McWrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison slips a jab from McWrestler.
Morrison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morrison.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with McWrestler, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes McWrestler against the cage but McWrestler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Morrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
McWrestler gets full guard.
McWrestler has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping full guard, as McWrestler tries to pass.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWrestler won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
McWrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
McWrestler moves into the clinch.
McWrestler is trying to stall.
McWrestler lands with a left to the head.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Morrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McWrestler scores with a nice short uppercut.
McWrestler cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from McWrestler as the two fighters clinch.
McWrestler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McWrestler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McWrestler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWrestler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McWrestler stalls.
McWrestler stalling the fight.
Morrison misses with some punches.
McWrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Morrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dude McWrestler had this to say: 'Not a good start in Combate but i've been here before, I know this result will make me better. '.
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