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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garcilazo inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garcilazo inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
inc throws a quick inside leg kick.
inc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
inc thuds his shin into the meat of Morales's side.
inc shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing inc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. inc quickly recovers to half guard.
Morales prevents inc from standing back up.
Morales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. inc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morales.
inc is looking for a sweep. Morales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morales wants to work for an arm triangle but inc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
inc wants to control but Morales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Morales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morales seems to be working for a kimura but inc defends the submission attempt.
Morales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morales is working for a submission of some sort.
Morales looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
inc wants to get back to his feet.
Morales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so inc is just riding it out for now. Morales eventually gives up the hold.
inc is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
inc is looking to improve his position.
Morales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but inc sees it coming and defends easily.
Morales seems to be working for a kimura but inc defends the submission attempt.
Morales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morales is trying to work for a kimura but inc is defending well.
Morales is trying to work for a kimura but inc is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Morales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
inc shoots and misses
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morales wants to work for an arm triangle but inc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
inc is looking to improve his position.
inc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. inc defending well though.
Morales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
inc trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales is trying to work for a kimura but inc is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
inc wants to control but Morales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morales looks to land a strike but inc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
inc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morales passes inc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. inc defending well though.
Morales is working for a kimura but inc is defending it quite comfortably.
Morales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales seems to be working for a kimura but inc defends the submission attempt.
Morales is looking for a kimura here.
inc trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, inc has managed to free his arm - good work.
inc tries to roll over but Morales keeps him under control.
inc is working hard here to advance position.
Morales is working for a submission of some sort.
Morales is looking for a kimura here.
inc throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four 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.
inc pushes Morales off looking to stand but Morales dives back in and keeps control.
inc is trying to get back to full guard.
inc wants to get back to his feet.
Morales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morales seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
inc trying to control from the bottom.
Morales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but inc sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Morales 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!
inc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morales avoids it really well and circles away.
Morales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morales is looking for a kimura here.
Morales throws a strike but inc avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Morales throws a big right hand that misses.
inc looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
inc wants to stand but Morales is controlling the position.
Rodrigo Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but inc is retaining full guard.
Morales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morales drops back, looking for a kneebar! inc looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. inc looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from inc!
Morales manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and inc defends it well.
inc is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and inc defends it well.
Morales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, inc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morales prevents inc from standing back up.
Morales is looking for a kimura but inc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morales to get the leverage.
Morales seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead inc has recovered full guard.
inc wants to get back to his feet but Morales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and inc dives on top into guard.
Morales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
inc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, inc has managed to get both his arms back between Morales's legs - danger averted.
inc trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morales looking for a guillotine here but inc defends easily.
Morales is looking for a triangle but inc pushes his legs off easily.
inc stands up over Morales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcilazo inc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
inc postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morales is on top in guard.
Morales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! inc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morales, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Morales!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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