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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yur Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gay comes to the cage accompanied by I Need a Doctor Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yur Gay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gay is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him
Morrow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrow prevents Gay from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leslie Morrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gay rushes Morrow and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gay prevents it.
Morrow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morrow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrow.
Gay keeping full guard, as Morrow tries to pass.
Morrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow looking to pass the guard.
Gay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leslie Morrow.
Morrow looking to score a takedown here. Gay is defending well but Morrow drives through and ends up in Gay's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leslie Morrow.
Gay moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow stands and throws Gay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Morrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gay to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gay won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Morrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gay but Gay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gay looks to clinch
and Morrow counters with a two punch combo.
Gay darts in trying to clinch
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.
Gay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrow wants a takedown but no success here.
Morrow gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Morrow controlling from the top position.
Leslie Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gay keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leslie Morrow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gay wants it to stay on the feet.
Yur Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Morrow.
Gay moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Gay. No joy for Morrow on that attempt.
Gay moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow counters with a left to the body.
Gay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gay tries to clinch up
and Morrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gay won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gay's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gay keeps working.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gay prevents Morrow from improving position.
Gay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morrow is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leslie Morrow.
Gay moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morrow tries to pass to full mount but Gay defends it.
Morrow wants to control but Gay is keeping him busy.
Gay is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him
Morrow is taking a breather. Gay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leslie Morrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay checks a leg kick.
Gay darts in trying to clinch
and Morrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morrow prevents Gay from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay.
Gay leaves Morrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gay leaves Morrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yur Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay wants to clinch
and Morrow counters with a takedown into side control.
Morrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gay's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gay pushes Morrow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morrow is looking to take a break and control but Gay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrow decides to stand back up. Morrow steps back and let's Gay get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay tries to clinch up
and Morrow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gay!
Gay's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Morrow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morrow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Morrow controlling from mount.
Morrow wants to control but Gay has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is looking for a kimura here.
Morrow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is keen to just control but Gay is a slippery customer.
Morrow controlling the action here.
Morrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leslie Morrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gay as he jumps to the side.
Yur Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Morrow.
Gay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay closes the distance but Morrow moves to the side
so Morrow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrow looking to sit in guard and control but Gay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Morrow really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gay wants to clinch but Morrow slips to the side
and Morrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gay's guard.
Morrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morrow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrow stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gay to get to his feet.
Gay doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrow circles away.
Morrow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morrow lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrow controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leslie Morrow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gay wants to clinch but Morrow slips to the side
so Morrow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow postures up in Gay's guard and throws a big left but Gay blocks it.
Morrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrowis looking to pass into half guard but Gay pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gay is in guard.
Morrow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gay stopping the sweep attempt from Morrow.
Gay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gay wanted to stand there but Morrow had control of the position.
Morrow pushes Gay off and gets back to his feet.
Yur Gay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gay's guard.
Morrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrow won't allow Gay to get back to his feet.
Morrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay is retaining full guard.
Morrow wants to control from the top but Gay keeps moving.
Morrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leslie Morrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morrow throwing strikes here but Gay is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay is squirming around, avoiding Morrow's attempts to control the action.
Morrow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gay hang on?
Morrow looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Morrow dominated that fourth round.
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!
Gay tries to clinch up
and Morrow counters with a shoot takedown. Gay fights it but they end up in guard.
Gay is looking to stand up but Morrow isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrow content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leslie Morrow.
Morrow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gay's half guard.
Gay is trying to stand back up but Morrow is controlling him
Morrow content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is trying to stand up here but Morrow is controlling him well.
Leslie Morrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gay tries to clinch up
and Morrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gay's guard.
Morrow looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leslie Morrow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gay wants to clinch
so Morrow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morrow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gay keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Morrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay is keeping the position for now.
Yur Gay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leslie Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrow trying to control but Gay is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leslie Morrow.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gay tries to clinch
and Morrow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morrow trying to control the action but Gay is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leslie Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morrow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leslie Morrow!
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