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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Cluzet misses.
A big right from Morales misses.
Morales motions for Cluzet to come forward. Morales throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cluzet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cluzet somewhat.
Cluzet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cluzet moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
Cluzet slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Cluzet scores with a shot to the body.
Cluzet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Cluzet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cluzet scores with a punch to the head.
Morales throws a hook but Cluzet avoids it easily.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Cluzet slips the punch.
Juan Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Cluzet. No joy for Morales on that attempt.
Cluzet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Morales misses with a left hand
and Cluzet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Cluzet has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Cluzet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales trying to stall but Cluzet improves his position.
Nice body punch from Cluzet - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cluzet.
Morales is working Cluzet over against the cage.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales is trying to push Cluzet away but Cluzet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Cluzet.
Cluzet misses with a punch to the body.
Cluzet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluzet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Cluzet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluzet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Cluzet does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Cluzet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cluzet after a bit of a struggle.
Morales has Cluzet pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morales pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cluzet tumbling to the mat - Morales dives into Cluzet's guard.
Morales connects with a couple of short punches.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Cluzet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morales is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cluzet trying to keep a closed guard but Morales is proving a slippery customer.
Morales working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales wants to control from the top but Cluzet keeps moving.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cluzet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
Morales postures up in Cluzet's guard and throws a big left but Cluzet blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales works over Cluzet with some ground and pound from guard.
Cluzet trying to keep a closed guard but Morales is proving a slippery customer.
Morales controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Morales will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice shot by Cluzet.
Cluzet blocks a low kick nicely.
Cluzet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morales misses with a hook. Cluzet ducked under it nicely.
Morales scores with a takedown into Cluzet's guard.
Morales with a nice head shot there.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cluzet is trying to keep Morales in close.
Cluzet looking for a sweep. Not yet Cluzet, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morales has passed into side control.
Morales cracks Cluzet with a big elbow.
Cluzet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Morales.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cluzet is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it.
Morales scoring with punches from side control.
Cluzet parries the strikes from Morales easily there. Morales is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cluzet to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cluzet regains half guard.
Cluzet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morales scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Cluzet trying to hold on to Morales's head to control him but Morales postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cluzet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cluzet controls Morales momentarily but Morales frees himself.
Morales wants to control from the top but Cluzet keeps moving.
Morales won't allow Cluzet to sweep him here.
Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cluzet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cluzet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Cluzet blocks nicely.
Morales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales throws a body punch but Cluzet moves out of range.
Cluzet looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Cluzet lands a jab to the nose.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cluzet throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Cluzet checks a low kick from Morales.
Juan Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales goes for a double leg but Cluzet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cluzet continues to drive forward.
Morales wants a takedown but no success here.
Cluzet is trying to stall.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morales tries to score a body lock takedown but Cluzet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Morales.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Cluzet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cluzet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluzet looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Cluzet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cluzet.
Morales connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cluzet looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cluzet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Cluzet throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales misses with a double jab
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Cluzet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morales throws a low kick but Cluzet moves out of range easily.
Morales is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cluzet.
Morales fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cluzet is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cluzet blocks the low kick.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cluzet thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales darts in looking for a takedown but Cluzet gets double underhooks and turns Morales into the cage.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Morales working aggressively here.
Morales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cluzet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cluzet misses with a punch to the body.
Morales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cluzet.
Cluzet slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Morales misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cluzet defends it nicely.
Morales lands a body shot.
Cluzet lands a jab.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the body
and Morales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Cluzet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cluzet trying to strike off his back.
Morales connects with a couple of short punches.
Morales preventing the sweep.
Cluzet trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Morales is in close to Cluzet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet looking to control.
Juan Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cluzet keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Cluzet working a defensive guard here.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morales cracks Cluzet with a solid left hand.
Cluzet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cluzet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet 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.
Morales passes Cluzet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morales trying to control from half guard but Cluzet is working away.
Omar Cluzet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cluzet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morales.
Cluzet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morales.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cluzet is refusing to be controlled, as Morales sits in half guard.
Cluzet won't allow Morales to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Morales!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Morales thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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