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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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188 cm
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191 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 New York, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Meridius with that takedown attempt.
Meridius fails with the takedown.
Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius looks for a takedown but Morrison sprawls well.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meridius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meridius is looking for a kimura but Morrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meridius to get the leverage.
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meridius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrison trying to hold on to Meridius's head to control him but Meridius postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius stops Morrison from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Meridius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Meridius shoots in and bounces Morrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meridius throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meridius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meridius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison looks gassed!
Meridius wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for Meridius on that attempt.
Meridius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Meridius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morrison looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meridius cracks Morrison with a big elbow.
Morrison is trying to control Meridius's posture but Meridius avoids it.
Meridius throwing strikes but Morrison manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Meridius sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meridius gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meridius is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands a couple of elbows.
Meridius passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meridius trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison has managed to sweep!
Meridius controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Meridius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meridius is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meridius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meridius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Meridius won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison wants to stand up but Meridius has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Meridius is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Morrison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meridius!
Meridius tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
Meridius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meridius flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
That's time! Meridius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meridius.
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meridius connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Meridius looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meridius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meridius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison pushes down on Meridius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison wants to stand up but Meridius has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Meridius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meridius, up you get!
Meridius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Meridius shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Morrison.
Morrison catches Meridius napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Meridius to the canvas!
Meridius is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Meridius is looking to close the distance but Morrison sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Meridius crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Meridius is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ashley Morrison!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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