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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Jermery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jermery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.
No luck for Jermery with that takedown attempt.
Morrow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jermery sneaks out the side door and pushes Morrow away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jermery has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morrow.
Jermery checks a low kick from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jermery.
Jermery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrow counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jermery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jermery somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Jermery or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrow which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jermery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrow is fending him off so far but Jermery persists. Nope, Morrow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow lands the left hand.
Morrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jermery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jermery somewhat.
Morrow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jermery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jermery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jermery keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Morrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow stopping the sweep attempt from Jermery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow distracts Jermery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jermery working for a triangle but Morrow defends it easily.
Morrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Jermery controls Morrow momentarily but Morrow frees himself.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrow is in close to Jermery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jermery can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jermery is in trouble now - Morrow has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrow with a couple of short strikes.
Morrow landing strikes from the mount and Jermery is in trouble!
Morrow prevents Jermery from getting the reversal.
Morrow landing strikes from the mount.
Morrow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morrow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jermery is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jermery is bucking up trying to escape but Morrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jermery working to try and regain half guard.
Morrow lands a couple of good shots and Jermery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jermery rolls, trying to escape but Morrow keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morrow. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jermery covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Morrow lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jermery tries to escape but Morrow has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrow lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Morrow lands a shot to the head.
Morrow loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jermery hold on?
Morrow scores with punches to the body.
Morrow working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Morrow lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jermery's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrow scores with strikes from the back.
Morrow gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jermery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jermery shoots and misses
and Morrow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Jermery avoids it.
Morrow throws a jab when Jermery was well out of range.
Jermery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Morrow fakes the leg kick and cracks Jermery in the body.
Morrow throws a head kick but Jermery moves out of range.
Morrow scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jermery is defended easily by Morrow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jermery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jermery is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermery trying to hold on to Morrow's head to control him but Morrow postures up.
Morrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morrow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jermery is trying to get back to full guard.
Jermery has a hand on Morrow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Morrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrow with shots to the head and body - Jermery looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morrow lands a big shot there that rocks Jermery but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jermery is trying desperately to improve position.
Jermery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morrow lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jermery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jermery is looking to control Morrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jermery avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Morrow there.
Morrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morrow is nestled in close to Jermery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morrow drops an elbow to the side of Jermery's head.
Jermery gets back to full guard.
Jermery keeping full guard, as Morrow tries to pass.
Morrow landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow preventing the sweep.
Morrow lands a couple of elbows.
Morrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Jermery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jermery lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morrow!
Jermery goes for an armbar but Morrow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morrow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jermery is trying to control the position but Morrow postures up.
Morrow trying to control but Jermery is working from the bottom.
That's four 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!
Jermery is looking for a triangle but Morrow pushes his legs off easily.
Morrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrow won't allow Jermery to sweep him here.
Morrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jermery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jermery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrow works over Jermery with some ground and pound from guard.
Jermery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Morrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrow trying to control but Jermery is working from the bottom.
Morrow is pushing down on Jermery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jermery is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrow has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jermery shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jermery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jermery dives in and grabs Morrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrow pushes down on Jermery's head and hops out.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jermery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jermery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jermery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jermery's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrow trying to control but Jermery is working from the bottom.
Morrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jermery wants to control but Morrow passes easily into half guard.
Morrow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow passes to side control.
Morrow cracks Jermery with a big elbow.
Morrow is putting a hurting on Jermery here, landing some big shots from side control.
Morrow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morrow working the ground and pound.
Jermery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morrow connects with a decent elbow.
Jermery is trying to control Morrow's posture but Morrow avoids it.
Morrow lands an elbow.
Morrow landing a few strikes.
Jermery is not content to let Morrow control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jermery taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jermery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morrow connects with a decent elbow.
Trent Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow takes a little break here. Jermery wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jermery is looking to regain half guard here but Morrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Jermery is letting Morrow control him for a moment.
Jermery is looking for a sweep.
Morrow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jermery tries to buck Morrow off but Morrow is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is staying tight to Jermery's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trent Morrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jermery darts in looking for a takedown but Morrow gets double underhooks and turns Jermery into the cage.
Jermery fails to pull guard.
Jermery will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ron Jermery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trent Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jermery misses with a straight left.
Morrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Jermery should have avoided that one.
A jab from Morrow misses.
Jermery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Morrow scores with a kick to the body.
Morrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morrow lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jermery takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jermery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jermery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrow lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jermery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrow sprawls well. Morrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jermery gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrow 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Morrow!
A very excited looking Trent Morrow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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