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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervis Januzaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervis Januzaj will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buddy Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervis Januzaj!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Januzaj clinches with his opponent.
Januzaj blocks the elbow strike.
Januzaj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morales.
A left hand lands to the body for Januzaj.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Januzaj turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Januzaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Januzaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales goes for a double leg but Januzaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Januzaj continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Januzaj jumps into guard, dragging Morales to the mat.
Morales wanted to stand there but Januzaj had control of the position.
Januzaj wants to get back to his feet but Morales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Januzaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morales's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Januzaj from controlling successfully.
Januzaj wanted to stand there but Morales had control of the position.
Morales could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morales trying to control the position.
Morales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Januzaj is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Januzaj stops Morales from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Januzaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Januzaj is controlling him.
Januzaj postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Buddy Morales wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Januzaj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Januzaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Januzaj stays in close to Morales's body and controls the position.
Januzaj prevents Morales from getting back to his feet.
Morales trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Januzaj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Januzaj throwing strikes from guard but Morales blocks nicely.
Januzaj gets to his feet. Morales looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Januzaj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Januzaj prevents Morales from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj throwing shots but Morales is blocking nicely.
Januzaj tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Januzaj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Januzaj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Januzaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Januzaj controlling the action here.
Januzaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ervis Januzaj wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Januzaj darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morales keeping control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Januzaj seems content to control.
Morales tries to kick Januzaj off but Januzaj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervis Januzaj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Januzaj tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Januzaj shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Januzaj is working away from the top position though.
Januzaj controlling the pace.
Januzaj wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy.
Morales tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morales is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Januzaj is looking for a kimura but Morales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Januzaj to get the leverage.
Morales controlling the position for now.
Januzaj is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Januzaj wants to take a breather but Morales is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Januzaj stops Morales from standing up.
Morales manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Januzaj gets a clinch.
Januzaj blocks an uppercut.
Morales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Januzaj walks away with a smile on his face. Morales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Januzaj manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morales on his heels. He'll look to pass Morales's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Januzaj postures up.
Ervis Januzaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Januzaj looking to pass the guard.
Morales is looking to stand up but Januzaj isn't so interested in that idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Januzaj wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Morales is working an open guard so Januzaj takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Januzaj gets the takedown into side control.
Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Januzaj stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ervis Januzaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales tries to clinch up
and Januzaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Januzaj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Januzaj regains guard immediately.
Januzaj has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Januzaj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Januzaj managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj working a defensive guard here.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Januzaj wants to control but Morales passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ervis Januzaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Januzaj has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morales clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Januzaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morales looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but Januzaj has full control of the position and if anything, Morales has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Januzaj avoiding Morales 's attempts to control his hands.
Morales can't escape the position.
Morales trying to control the position but Januzaj manages to sink in the hooks.
Januzaj has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morales's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales showing good submission defense here.
Januzaj is not going to allow Morales to sit and survive in this position.
Morales is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morales holding both Januzaj 's hands and preventing any damage.
Morales trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but Januzaj has full control of the position and if anything, Morales has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morales trying to control the position but Januzaj manages to sink in the hooks.
Januzaj tightening his grip on Morales, looking for the choke.
Morales trying to control the position but Januzaj manages to sink in the hooks.
Morales is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Januzaj controls the position.
Morales fending off the submission attempt from Januzaj.
Januzaj wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales just trying to survive but Januzaj is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Januzaj working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Januzaj biding his time, controlling Morales.
Morales just trying to survive but Januzaj is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morales tries to roll but Januzaj sticks to his back.
Morales covering up well and avoiding damage.
Januzaj biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Morales trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Morales looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Morales is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Januzaj gets his way!
Morales looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Januzaj trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morales doesn't escape.
Morales defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Januzaj's arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales trying to control the action but Januzaj just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ervis Januzaj.
Well Januzaj 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ervis Januzaj!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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