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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Morssari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Murdocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morssari might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motörhead - Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Morssari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Murdocco!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morssari shoots in but Murdocco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murdocco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morssari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morssari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdocco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morssari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdocco is fending him off so far but Morssari persists. Nope, Murdocco circles away and we're back to standing.
Morssari fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Morssari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morssari fails to land the takedown.
Murdocco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morssari misses with a takedown attempt - Murdocco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morssari has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Morssari.
Morssari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Murdocco.
Murdocco misses with a body punch.
Murdocco stalling in the clinch.
Murdocco is trying to break free.
Murdocco has had enough of the clinch but Morssari keeps him there for the moment.
Murdocco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morssari has him pressed against the cage.
Morssari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murdocco is looking to control Morssari's arms but Morssari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdocco has his back to the cage.
Morssari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murdocco smiles and moves away.
Murdocco tries to clinch up
and Morssari counters with a single leg into guard. Murdocco didn't expect that.
Morssari is breathing heavily.
Murdocco is looking to stand up but Morssari isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco keeping moving, preventing Morssari from controlling successfully.
Murdocco is trying to control the position but Morssari postures up.
Morssari wants to control from the top but Murdocco keeps moving.
Murdocco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morssari is controlling him.
Murdocco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morssari trying to control but Murdocco is working from the bottom.
Murdocco working for a triangle but Morssari defends it easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morssari fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morssari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morssari.
Morssari prevents Murdocco from breaking the clinch.
Murdocco is looking to control Morssari's arms but Morssari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdocco has his back to the cage.
Morssari is stalling here.
Murdocco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morssari has him pressed against the cage.
Morssari keeps control of Murdocco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morssari avoiding damage.
Murdocco wants to break free but Morssari has control.
Murdocco throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murdocco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morssari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morssari tries to pull guard but Murdocco holds him up against the cage and eventually Morssari drops back down to his feet.
Morssari stalling in the clinch.
Murdocco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdocco wants to break free but Morssari has control.
Murdocco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morssari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murdocco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murdocco clinches but Morssari breaks the clinch
and Morssari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morssari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murdocco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murdocco misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Morssari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morssari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdocco circles away.
Morssari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murdocco wants to stall.
Morssari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murdocco smiles and moves away.
Murdocco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morssari counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morssari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murdocco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Morssari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdocco is breathing heavily.
Murdocco is trying to stall.
Murdocco tries to land a knee to the head but Morssari blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdocco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdocco has had enough of the clinch but Morssari keeps him there for the moment.
Murdocco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murdocco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morssari has him pressed against the cage.
Morssari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murdocco prevents it.
Murdocco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morssari.
Murdocco missing with knees to the body.
Murdocco is trying to break free.
Murdocco tries to stall but Morssari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morssari jumps guard.
Morssari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murdocco is one step ahead there.
Murdocco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morssari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murdocco!
Morssari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco is trying to stand.
Morssari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murdocco working to try and regain half guard.
Morssari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murdocco is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Morssari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murdocco is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Morssari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murdocco is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdocco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Morssari tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morssari tries to control but Murdocco wriggling away.
Morssari thowing shots but they're missing.
Morssari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murdocco is looking to escape.
Morssari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murdocco is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Murdocco has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morssari's lack of action.
Morssari trying to control from half guard but Murdocco is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morssari tries to clinch up.
Murdocco throws a head kick that misses
and Morssari counters with a shoot takedown. Murdocco fights it but they end up in guard.
Murdocco keeping moving, preventing Morssari from controlling successfully.
Morssari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morssari decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Morssari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Morssari shoots for a takedown but Murdocco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morssari.
Morssari fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Morssari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morssari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murdocco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morssari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murdocco tries to clinch up
and Morssari counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morssari jumps into guard, dragging Murdocco to the mat.
Morssari is trying to keep Murdocco in close.
Murdocco wants to stand but Morssari is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morssari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morssari working a defensive guard here.
Morssari wants to sweep here but Murdocco controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murdocco closes the distance but Morssari moves to the side
and Morssari counters with a single leg into guard. Murdocco didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morssari trying to control but Murdocco is working from the bottom.
Murdocco wants to stand up but Morssari is controlling him.
Murdocco keeping moving, preventing Morssari from controlling successfully.
Morssari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morssari passes Murdocco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murdocco is not content to let Morssari control the position.
Morssari passes to side control.
Morssari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morssari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdocco keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murdocco is not content to let Morssari control the position.
Morssari lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Murdocco down.
Morssari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kalle Morssari just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Murdocco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morssari counters with a nice leg kick.
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.
Morssari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdocco circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morssari.
Donk. Murdocco catches Morssari right on the button with a cross.
Murdocco closes the distance but Morssari moves to the side
and Morssari counters with a body kick.
Morssari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdocco circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdocco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morssari shoots in and bounces Murdocco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nick Murdocco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morssari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Morssari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morssari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Morssari!
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