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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Morse has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Del Rio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse clinches up against the cage.
Morse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Del Rio up against the cage.
Morse wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Morse is trying to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling him.
Del Rio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Del Rio.
Del Rio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse can't break the clinch.
Morse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Rio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morse lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morse wants to pass the guard but Del Rio is keeping the position.
Del Rio 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.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Morse from controlling successfully.
Morse wants to pass the guard but Del Rio is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio pulls Morse in to control the position.
Morse trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Morse just wasn't active enough.
Del Rio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morse's guard.
Del Rio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morse landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morse connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morse is working for a guillotine from mount but Del Rio frees his head quite easily.
Del Rio wants to hold on but Morse pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Del Rio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Del Rio shrugs it off.
Morse is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morse working the ground and pound effectively.
Morse looking to ground and pound but Del Rio is blocking nicely.
Morse goes for an armbar but Del Rio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Del Rio.
Morse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Rio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rio has managed to get both his arms back between Morse's legs - danger averted.
Morse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Rio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio stays in close to Morse's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Del Rio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Rio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Rio passes Morse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Rio.
Morse throws a head kick that Del Rio semi-blocks.
Del Rio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Del Rio is in Morse's guard.
Del Rio wants to control from the top but Morse keeps moving.
Morse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Del Rio preventing the sweep.
Morse is looking for a triangle but Del Rio pushes his legs off easily.
Del Rio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morse controls Del Rio momentarily but Del Rio frees himself.
Del Rio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio passes Morse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morse!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rio landing shots from mount.
Del Rio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Del Rio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morse's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio works his way into side control.
Del Rio controls the position.
Morse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morse trying to hold on to Del Rio's head to control him but Del Rio postures up.
Del Rio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Del Rio thows a huge punch but Morse dodges it nicely.
Del Rio prevents Morse from improving his position.
Del Rio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morse defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse gets full guard.
Del Rio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morse 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.
Morse uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Del Rio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown but Morse shows good takedown defense.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morse.
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Morse.
Morse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Del Rio sprawls well initially but Morse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to improve his position but Morse is controlling well.
Morse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morse sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morse wants to stand up but Del Rio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Del Rio is trying to maintain the position but Morse is very close to passing his half guard.
Morse 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morse 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Morse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Morse.
Del Rio doesn't manage to clinch there - Morse circles away.
Morse closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rio, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes Del Rio against the cage but Del Rio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morse.
Morse throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range.
Morse is looking to clinch but Del Rio is avoiding it.
Morse shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morse scores with a jab. Del Rio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Del Rio or perhaps it was just good defense by Morse which made him look bad.
Del Rio dives in and grabs Morse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes down on Del Rio's head and hops out.
Del Rio dives in and grabs Morse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morse pushes down on Del Rio's head and hops out.
James Morse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio.
Morse misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Rio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morse to the ground. Del Rio is now in Morse's guard.
Morse looking for a sweep. Not yet Morse, not yet.
Del Rio trying to control but Morse is working from the bottom.
Morse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morse is working for a guillotine from mount but Del Rio frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Rio is desperately trying to improve his position but Morse has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio tries to lock up and control but Morse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Rio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James Morse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morse is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Rio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Morse controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morse avoids the attempt from Del Rio to control.
Morse prevents Del Rio from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse is landing with some decent strikes but Del Rio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Morse there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Del Rio tries to lock up and control but Morse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morse prevents Del Rio from getting the reversal.
Morse wants to control but Del Rio has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Del Rio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morse wants to stand up but Del Rio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Morse is looking to take a break and control but Del Rio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Rio tries to roll over but Morse keeps him under control.
Morse trying to control the action but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because James Morse wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Morse. No joy for Del Rio on that attempt.
Del Rio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morse was covering up waiting for the punch and Del Rio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily.
James Morse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alberto Del Rio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morse has his hands on Del Rio's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Morse.
Well Morse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Morse!
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