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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, David Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Da Guia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Da Guia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Da Guia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Guia's waist but Da Guia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Guia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan drives through and clinches with Da Guia against the cage.
Da Guia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Guia just leaning against Morgan, taking a breather.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Da Guia holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Da Guia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan jumps guard but Da Guia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Guia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Guia manages to break the clinch.
Da Guia swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Guia tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Guia to the ground. Da Guia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Guia pinned against the cage. Da Guia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Da Guia tries to clinch up
and Morgan counters with a head kick.
Carlos Da Guia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Guia drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Da Guia breaks from the clinch.
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Guia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Guia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan stands and throws Da Guia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morgan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Da Guia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Da Guia, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Guia is defending well.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Da Guia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Guia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Guia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Da Guia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Da Guia.
Morgan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Da Guia is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Da Guia isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan tries to hold on but Da Guia pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Da Guia rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Da Guia has him pressed against the cage.
Da Guia connects with a knee to the head.
Da Guia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Guia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Guia as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Da Guia breaks the clinch.
Da Guia blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Guia moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Da Guia backing up. Da Guia nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Da Guia slips under a jab from Morgan.
Da Guia has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan jumps into guard, dragging Da Guia to the mat.
Morgan looking to control.
Morgan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morgan working for a triangle but Da Guia defends it easily.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Guia defends well.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgan's guard.
Da Guia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan striking off his back but it's not causing Da Guia any problems.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan has his foot on Da Guia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Guia works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Guia stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has his foot on Da Guia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Guia works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Guia is one step ahead there.
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Guia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Guia wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Guia defends it easily.
Da Guia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Guia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Guia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Guia is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Guia wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Da Guia has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
Da Guia missing with knees to the body.
Da Guia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan has Da Guia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Guia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan fails to pull guard.
Da Guia looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Guia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Guia takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Guia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morgan taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has Da Guia pressed against the cage, preventing Da Guia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Da Guia.
Da Guia misses with a knee strike.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Guia enables Morgan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Guia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Da Guia keeps moving.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Guia is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control but Da Guia is working from the bottom.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Guia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Da Guia from getting back to his feet.
Morgan has gone for a leg lock! Da Guia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morgan's guard.
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Da Guia to get to half guard.
David Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has his foot on Da Guia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Guia works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Da Guia from controlling successfully.
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Guia is one step ahead there.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Da Guia is proving a slippery customer.
David Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan controlling Da Guia's posture.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing Da Guia from standing up.
Da Guia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Guia has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlos Da Guia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Guia.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Morgan!
David Morgan made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ DOUBLE 160Q ® in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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