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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Head Poop (ranked 2967 p4p, 4336 weight class) and Harry Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 481 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 cm 18 190 0 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm 25 190 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Head Poop! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Morris! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. A head kick by Morris misses and Poop counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Poop has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morris is proving hard to escape from. Morris wants to control the position but Poop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Poop wants to stand up but Morris is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris is controlling Poop's trapped leg to prevent Poop from advancing to side control. Morris is trying to maintain the position but Poop is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morris pushes Poop off looking to stand but Poop dives back in and keeps control.
Morris tries to roll over but Poop keeps him under control. It looks like Poop is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris misses with a double jab
and Poop counters with a shoot takedown. Morris fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morris is working an open guard so Poop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Poop avoids the head kick by Morris.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poop attempts a counter takedown but Morris avoids it well and moves away. Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Morris misses. A jab from Morris misses. Poop avoids the body shot from Morris.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Morris throws a head kick that misses. Morris tries to bum rush Poop with a series of wild strikes but Poop uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poop circles away quickly and effectively. Morris misses with a combination
and Poop counters with a nice double leg into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Head Poop will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Poop is just out of range. Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! Morris misses with a left hand and Poop counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Morris has his feet on Poop's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A slow jab from Morris misses its intended target. Poop tries to counter with a takedown but Morris is quick to defend against it. Morris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poop slips a jab from Morris. Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. Poop defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand. Morris misses with a head kick.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Morris has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morris won't be happy with that. Poop could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poop has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. A punch combination from Morris misses. Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. Morris misses with a double jab.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown. The fighters circling - Morris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Poop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Poop.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Poop staying out of range there. Harry Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Morris misses. Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Poop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown. Morris misses with a looping left. A head kick by Morris misses and Poop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poop. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard. Poop stands up and waves to Morris to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morris misses with a head kick.
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris misses with an uppercut
and Poop counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Morris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Poop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Poop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Morris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morris throws a series of punches but Poop avoids them all with ease. Poop tries to counter with a takedown but Morris is quick to defend against it. Head Poop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big left from Morris misses. Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poop. Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. 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! Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poop ducks under a wild hook from Morris. No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. Morris throws a head kick but Poop moves out of range.
Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Morris misses with a straight right. Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Poop attempts a counter takedown but Morris avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morris misses with a hook
and Poop counters with a shoot takedown. Morris fights it but they end up in guard. Poop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard. Poop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Poop has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Morris 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Morris!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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