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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dumpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theron Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morrison's choice of entrance music: Thieves by Ministry. Joseph Dumpleton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 cm
28
150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
33
157 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Dumpleton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theron Morrison! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dumpleton fails to land the takedown. Morrison misses with a low kick.
Morrison misses with a low kick as Dumpleton jumps back. Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Morrison. A clash of legs there as Dumpleton blocks the low kick. Morrison throws a leg kick but Dumpleton sees it coming and moves out of range. Dumpleton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dumpleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dumpleton misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Dumpleton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morrison throws a front kick aimed at Dumpleton's knee but Dumpleton avoids it well. Dumpleton shoots in but Morrison avoids the takedown attempt easily. Morrison thuds his right hand into Dumpleton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Theron Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dumpleton doesn't succeed with the takedown and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Morrison cracks the inside of Dumpleton's front leg. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dumpleton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Morrison throws a leg kick which misses Dumpleton's front leg but catches the back leg as Dumpleton tries to avoid it. Morrison drives through and clinches with Dumpleton against the cage.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison. Dumpleton prevents a body shot from Morrison. Morrison prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison. Dumpleton is breathing heavily. Morrison lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dumpletons head. Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Morrison lands a shot to the body. Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Morrison cracks Dumpleton with a nice body shot. A short body shot lands from Morrison as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morrison digs a right hand underneath Dumpleton's ribcage. Dumpleton let out a lung full of air as it connected. Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Good body shot from Morrison.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dumpleton letting Morrison take a breather here. Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dumpleton. Morrison gets through Dumpleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison checks a leg kick. Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss! Morrison misses the jab. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dumpleton manages to avoid it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dumpleton. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Morrison dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Morrison. Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Dumpleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison misses the shot to the body. A combination from Morrison does no damage. Morrison throws a head kick but Dumpleton moves out of range.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dumpleton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Dumpleton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morrison lands with a shot to the body. Dumpleton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dumpleton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Dumpleton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dumpleton tries to control but Morrison wriggling away. Dumpleton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morrison is now in Dumpleton's guard. A big mistake from Dumpleton there, giving up the dominant position! Dumpleton keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dumpleton trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Dumpleton is really struggling to control Morrison but he's trying to hold on to the position. Morrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dumpleton, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Dumpleton's shoulder, as Dumpleton tries to avoid the shot. Morrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Morrison. Morrison thumps Dumpleton with a low kick. Dumpleton has a takedown stuffed. Morrison moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morrison lands a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morrison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Morrison lands a right hand. Morrison scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison. A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison. Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut. Morrison is working Dumpleton over against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Morrison lands a left hand.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison lunges at Dumpleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dumpleton's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morrison lands a big right hand that sends Dumpleton crashing to the mat! Morrison stays standing though and waves Dumpleton back to his feet!
Dumpleton is rocked! Morrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morrison pounces like a tiger and cracks Dumpleton with a vicious hook! Dumpleton is down but not out! Morrison follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Theron Morrison!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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