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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trent Morrow was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow moves out of range as Vegata strikes.
Vegata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vegata misses with a hook to the body
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Vegata misses.
Vegata connects with a looping right hand.
Vegata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Morrow.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow misses with a low kick as Vegata jumps back.
Morrow fails to land the takedown.
Morrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegata.
Morrow thows a body kick. Vegata tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vegata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegata moves away.
Vegata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vegata showed some decent athleticism there.
Vegata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morrow is trying desperately to improve position.
Vegata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morrow is on top in guard.
Morrow looking to sit in guard and control but Vegata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vegata trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Antonio Vegata wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Morrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegata.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrow is defended easily by Vegata.
Morrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vegata connects with a body shot that sends Morrow's belly button to the back.
Morrow misses with a leg kick.
Vegata throws an overhand right that lands on Morrow's shoulder, as Morrow tries to avoid the shot.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegata.
Vegata looks to land a left hand but Morrow moved out of range nicely.
Vegata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrow to the mat! Morrow manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata controlling from the top position.
Morrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrow, not yet.
Vegata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vegata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegata manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrow tries to pass to full mount but Vegata defends it.
Vegata wants to improve his position but Morrow is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Vegata will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Morrow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegata.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrow scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vegata looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegata's head.
Vegata has one foot on Morrow's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vegata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vegata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vegata won't allow Morrow to pass to mount.
Morrow works his way into full mount!
Vegata is bucking up trying to escape but Morrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morrow throws some wild stikes that Vegata manages to avoid easily.
Vegata is trying to escape the mount.
Morrow unloads with some shots from mount but Vegata bucks and avoids them well.
Morrow misses with a head shot.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vegata taking shots to the head.
Morrow punching from mount but Vegata doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morrow misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow avoids the attempt from Vegata to control.
Morrow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vegata is on top in guard.
Morrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegata manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vegata is on top in guard.
Morrow trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Vegata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vegata forces his way into half guard.
Morrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrow.
Vegata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vegata wants to pass the guard but Morrow is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrow, not yet.
Vegata is working Morrow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vegata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vegata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vegata sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vegata blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vegata is out of range and Morrow settles back down.
Vegata blocks the body kick.
Morrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Vegata. Vegata gets slowly back to his feet.
Trent Morrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Vegata.
A jab lands there for Morrow.
Vegata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Morrow. No joy for Vegata on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrow.
Morrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Morrow as Vegata shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Vegata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow scores with a takedown into Vegata's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegata keeps working.
Morrow works his way into side control.
Morrow is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegata is defending well.
Vegata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morrow off and has taken his back!
Vegata is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morrow tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vegata is trying to stick to Morrow's back but Morrow is turning into Vegata. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vegata's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrow.
Vegata looking for a guillotine here but Morrow defends easily.
Morrow looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrow advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow wants to pass to mount but Vegata is defending the position.
Vegata is refusing to be controlled, as Morrow sits in half guard.
Morrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vegata defends it well.
Morrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vegata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata won't allow Morrow to pass to mount.
Vegata manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vegata takes a swing at Morrow's ribcage but misses.
Morrow scores with a nice head shot.
Morrow throws a leg kick which misses Vegata's front leg but catches the back leg as Vegata tries to avoid it.
Vegata stuffs the takedown.
Vegata sizes up Morrow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vegata takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Trent Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Vegata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Morrow tenderised Vegata's leg. Vegata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegata scores with a body shot.
Morrow tries to land a leg kick but Vegata saw it coming and moves away.
Morrow dives in and grabs Vegata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vegata pushes down on Morrow's head and hops out.
Vegata moves out of range as Morrow throws a body kick.
Morrow lands an overhand right.
Vegata misses with a hook
and Morrow counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vegata.
Vegata shoots in and drives through. Morrow sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Vegata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Vegata moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Morrow misses with a straight left.
Vegata moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegata scores with a hook to the body. Morrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrow moves out of range as Vegata strikes.
Vegata throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow with a jab.
Vegata shoots in and gets a takedown into Morrow's guard.
Morrow wants to sweep here but Vegata controlling him for the moment.
Morrow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vegata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrow is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vegata is on top in guard.
Morrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegata is one step ahead there.
Vegata looking to sit in guard and control but Morrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vegata wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Morrow manages to pass to side control.
Morrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vegata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrow thows a huge punch but Vegata dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata won't allow Morrow to pass to mount.
Vegata looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vegata preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morrow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vegata!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata avoids a strike by Morrow and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Morrow's guard! Fantastic escape!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Trent Morrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Vegata blocks the leg kick.
Vegata thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrow swings widly with a right hand
and Vegata counters with a single leg into guard. Morrow didn't expect that.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Morrow.
Vegata trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Vegata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegata's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata working a defensive guard here.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegata looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Vegata just wasn't active enough.
Vegata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrow cracks Vegata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegata moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegata staying out of range there.
Vegata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrow swivels and escapes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegata moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrow scores with a jab to the head.
Morrow misses with a hook. Vegata ducked under it nicely.
Morrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vegata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegata moves out of range as Morrow strikes.
Vegata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Vegata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrow takes a swing at Vegata's ribcage but misses.
Morrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrow - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vegata is out of range.
Vegata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Morrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegata moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrow throws out a loose jab but Vegata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegata moves out of range as Morrow strikes.
Morrow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Vegata moved out of range nicely.
Vegata throws the left hand but Morrow avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrow.
Morrow tries for a takedown but Vegata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Morrow.
Vegata scores with a hook to the body. Morrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Vegata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Vegata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrow.
Vegata shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Vegata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata misses with a takedown attempt - Morrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrow scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Trent Morrow!
Trent Morrow wins by unanimous decision!
Trent Morrow is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Trent Morrow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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