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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sluggo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Sluggo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluggo tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
Anthony Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Sluggo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sluggo.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan dives in and grabs Sluggo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sluggo pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
Sluggo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Sluggo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sluggo clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sluggo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sluggo rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sluggo controlling the action here for a moment.
Sluggo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sluggo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sluggo avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Sluggo with that takedown attempt.
Sluggo shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Sluggo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sluggo darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Sluggo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sluggo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sluggo but Sluggo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sluggo rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Sluggo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sluggo off to one side.
Sluggo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sluggo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sluggo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sluggo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sluggo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Sluggo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sluggo has managed to clinch.
Sluggo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morgan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sluggo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Sluggo keeps it at a distance.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sluggo is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Sluggo circles away and we're back to standing.
Sluggo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Sluggo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sluggo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sluggo is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Sluggo sprawls well.
Sluggo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sluggo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Sluggo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sluggo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sluggo has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Sluggo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Sluggo on that attempt.
Sluggo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sluggo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sluggo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sluggo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sluggo breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluggo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sluggo clinches.
Sluggo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
Sluggo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sluggo has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sluggo pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
Sluggo wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sluggo wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan trying to control but Sluggo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sluggo's head.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Sluggo had control of the position.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan thows a big elbow that misses.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sluggo pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
Sluggo looking for a sweep. Not yet Sluggo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan gets to his feet - Sluggo follows without any prompting.
Sluggo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sluggo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anthony Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sluggo.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sluggo defends it nicely.
Sluggo throws a body kick that misses.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sluggo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Sluggo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sluggo misses with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Sluggo counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sluggo moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Sluggo keeps him there for the moment.
Sluggo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Sluggo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sluggo clinches.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sluggo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sluggo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sluggo.
Sluggo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sluggo scores with a nice right hand.
Sluggo drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Sluggo breaks the clinch.
Sluggo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sluggo.
Anthony Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sluggo.
Sluggo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to clinch but Sluggo is having none of it.
Anthony Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sluggo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan swings for the body but Sluggo moves out of range.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sluggo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sluggo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sluggo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sluggo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Sluggo breaks the clinch.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Sluggo as Morgan shoots in.
Sluggo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sluggo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Sluggo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sluggo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sluggo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Sluggo. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Sluggo.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Sluggo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Sluggo shoots in.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sluggo fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sluggo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Sluggo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sluggo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Sluggo.
Anthony Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Sluggo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sluggo avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Sluggo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sluggo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Sluggo!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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