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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reznov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alec Morgan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Reznov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reznov dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reznov on the side of the head.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Reznov is avoiding it.
Reznov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Reznov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reznov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Reznov counters with a nice uppercut.
Reznov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reznov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Reznov with an uppercut!
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Reznov looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Reznov in a clinch.
Morgan can't get the takedown.
Reznov pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reznov 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.
Reznov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan distracts Reznov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morgan trying to control but Reznov is working from the bottom.
Morgan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reznov is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan trying to control but Reznov is working from the bottom.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reznov can't keep his opponent in guard - Morgan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reznov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reznov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan is keen to just control but Reznov is a slippery customer.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reznov's head.
Morgan wants to control but Reznov is keeping him busy.
Reznov looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Reznov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reznov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reznov and Morgan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reznov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morgan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Morgan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reznov throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Reznov misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan darts in trying to clinch
and Reznov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznov misses with a two punch combination.
Reznov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Reznov pushes him off.
Victor Reznov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reznov tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Reznov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Reznov on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reznov throws out the jab.
Reznov doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Reznov throws a big shot that misses.
Victor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan drives through and clinches with Reznov against the cage.
Morgan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reznov lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan wants to control but Reznov passes easily into half guard.
Reznov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Reznov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morgan to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reznov is looking for submissions but instead, Morgan has regained full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Morgan is working an open guard so Reznov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznov.
Reznov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznov.
Reznov gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
Reznov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reznov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan is trying to control Reznov's posture but Reznov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Morgan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reznov gets to his feet - Morgan follows without any prompting.
Reznov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reznov wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reznov 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!
Reznov takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan pulls guard successfully.
Reznov looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reznov looking for a sweep. Not yet Reznov, not yet.
Reznov working a defensive guard here.
Morgan stays in close to Reznov's body and controls the position.
Morgan pushing down on Reznov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Reznov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reznov has a closed guard, preventing Morgan from standing up.
Reznov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reznov has his feet on Morgan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reznov closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
Reznov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Reznov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Reznov stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Reznov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Morgan manages to get to full guard.
Reznov wanted to stand there but Morgan had control of the position.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Reznov postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Reznov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reznov, into his guard.
Reznov keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reznov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reznov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reznov!
Morgan tries to buck Reznov off but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reznov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reznov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Reznov stands up and beckons Morgan to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Reznov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reznov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Victor Reznov!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Victor Reznov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Victor Reznov!
Victor Reznov wins by unanimous decision!
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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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