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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Raskolnikof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Morgan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Raskolnikof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raskolnikof checks a leg kick.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Raskolnikof.
Raskolnikof misses with a double jab
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Raskolnikof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Raskolnikof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raskolnikof. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raskolnikof enables Morgan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raskolnikof manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Raskolnikof had control of the position.
Raskolnikof is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Raskolnikof keeps moving.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan trying to control but Raskolnikof is working from the bottom.
Raskolnikof pushes Morgan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raskolnikof napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to ground and pound but Raskolnikof uses the momentary lack of control by Morgan to regain half guard.
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raskolnikof regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morgan.
Morgan trying to control but Raskolnikof is working from the bottom.
Morgan prevents Raskolnikof from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Raskolnikof has wrist control.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Raskolnikof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dexter Morgan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raskolnikof.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raskolnikof.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raskolnikof as he jumps to the side.
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikof avoids it really well and circles away.
Raskolnikof thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Raskolnikof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raskolnikof misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikof misses the shot to the body.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Raskolnikof's guard.
Raskolnikof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan stands up from Raskolnikof's guard - Morgan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raskolnikof throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Raskolnikof throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Raskolnikof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan wants to clinch.
A shot to the body from Raskolnikof misses
so Morgan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Raskolnikof blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan won't allow Raskolnikof to get back to his feet.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Raskolnikof keeps moving.
Morgan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raskolnikof, up you get!
Raskolnikof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raskolnikof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Raskolnikof leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Raskolnikof.
Sloppy strikes from Raskolnikof. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raskolnikof throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raskolnikof to the mat! Raskolnikof manages to get full guard.
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!
Raskolnikof has his feet on Morgan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Raskolnikof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Raskolnikof swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Raskolnikof has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan tries to clinch but Raskolnikof is having none of it.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladimir Raskolnikof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raskolnikof swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Raskolnikof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raskolnikof is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raskolnikof tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Raskolnikof's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raskolnikof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Raskolnikof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raskolnikof gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Raskolnikof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raskolnikof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskolnikof throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raskolnikof is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Raskolnikof. Those never looked like landing.
Raskolnikof scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raskolnikof.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan throws a low kick but Raskolnikof moves out of range easily.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raskolnikof pinned against the cage. Raskolnikof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Raskolnikof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Raskolnikof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raskolnikof swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikof connects with a body shot.
Raskolnikof rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raskolnikof wants to get back to his feet but Morgan drags him back down.
Raskolnikof throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raskolnikof. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Raskolnikof's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raskolnikof manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raskolnikof stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Raskolnikof.
Raskolnikof misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raskolnikof thinking.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Raskolnikof which made him look bad.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raskolnikof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan successfully pulls guard.
Raskolnikof stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
Raskolnikof misses with a body shot.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raskolnikof napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Morgan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan laying and praying for a moment but Raskolnikof takes advantage and regains half guard.
It looks like Morgan is going to stand back up.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Raskolnikof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raskolnikof stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Vladimir Raskolnikof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raskolnikof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Morgan.
Well Morgan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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