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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Freeman (ranked 941 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Josh Jordan (ranked 87 p4p, 163 weight class). Jordan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beguiled- Smashing Pumpkins kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Josh Jordan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jordan's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jordan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Morgan Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freeman can't get the takedown.
Freeman keeps control of Jordan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jordan's efforts to push away.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman has Jordan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jordan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jordan prevents it.
Freeman can't get the takedown.
Freeman tries to score a body lock takedown but Jordan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
Freeman has Jordan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jordan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freeman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Jordan throws a shot to the body.
Jordan tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Freeman is struggling to control the position.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freeman wants a takedown but no success here.
Freeman has clasped his hands together around Jordan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jordan throws Freeman to one side and escapes!
A lazy left from Jordan finds it's target.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Jordan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman just leaning against Jordan, taking a breather.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jordan prevents it.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Jordan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freeman misses with an elbow strike.
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
Freeman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freeman goes for a takedown attempt but Jordan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Freeman tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordan! But no joy.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan scores with a jab.
Jordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Jordan in a clinch.
Freeman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Freeman is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jordan wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jordan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jordan looks to land a right hand but Freeman moved out of range.
Jordan connects with the punch.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Freeman moves into the clinch.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Freeman keeps control of Jordan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jordan gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Jordan is pressed up against the cage. Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jordan down to the mat. Jordan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freeman. Freeman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freeman blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman misses the jab.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Freeman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordan takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman throws an off balance right hand
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Jordan misses.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freeman slips a straight right by Jordan.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Freeman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Freeman is working for takedown but Jordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan stops a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jordan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan misses with a hook. Freeman ducked under it nicely.
Jordan throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Jordan lands with a nice body punch.
Jordan connects with a body shot.
Freeman closes the distance and pushes Jordan back into the cage.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jordan throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Jordan lands a jab to Freeman's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jordan.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Freeman is looking to counter the offense by Jordan and move into the clinch.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jordan throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Freeman slips a jab from Jordan.
Jordan throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman tries to clinch up
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Freeman has Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan wants to break free but Freeman has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
Freeman has Jordan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jordan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freeman can't get the takedown.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freeman wants a takedown.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Jordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman is looking for a takedown.
Josh Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jordan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freeman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Freeman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Freeman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Freeman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jordan pushes Freeman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Freeman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jordan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freeman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan taking a bit of punishment here - Freeman scoring with strikes.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jordan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Freeman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jordan pushes Freeman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Freeman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jordan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jordan, who protects the arm well.
Jordan parries the strikes from Freeman easily there. Freeman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jordan to escape.
Freeman working the ground and pound but Jordan is defending the strikes.
Freeman lands an elbow.
Freeman 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.
Jordan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freeman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jordan throws Freeman to one side and escapes!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freeman throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morgan Freeman.
I think Jordan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Josh Jordan!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Josh Jordan!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Josh Jordan!
Josh Jordan wins by unanimous decision!
Josh Jordan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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