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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Georlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toreo Morimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toreo Morimoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Georlev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toreo Morimoto! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Georlev avoids the body shot from Morimoto.
Morimoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Georlev. Morimoto is looking to land body kicks. A slow jab from Morimoto misses its intended target. Georlev misses with a takedown attempt and Morimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard. Morimoto gets to his feet - Georlev follows without any prompting. Morimoto misses with an uppercut. Georlev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Morimoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Morimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Georlev is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Georlev moves away from the strike by Morimoto. Morimoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morimoto wants it to stay on the feet. Georlev avoids the body shot from Morimoto.
Morimoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Georlev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morimoto has him pressed against the cage. Morimoto avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Georlev on the inside. Georlev slowing the pace effectively. Georlev prevents a body shot from Morimoto. Morimoto has Georlev pressed against the cage.
Morimoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Georlev is keeping busy. Georlev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Georlev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Morimoto keeps control of Georlev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Georlev is trying to pull guard but Morimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Morimoto cracks Georlev with a nice body shot. Morimoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georlev's elbow. Morimoto scores with a shoulder strike. Georlev tries to score a body lock takedown but Morimoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Georlev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morimoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Morimoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Georlev is keeping busy. Georlev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morimoto is defending well. Georlev is breathing heavily. Morimoto tries to stall but Georlev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Morimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Georlev.
Georlev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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! Morimoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Good body shot from Morimoto.
Morimoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Georlev up against the cage. Morimoto lands a right hand. Morimoto stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morimoto trying to land knees to the body.
Morimoto manages to pull guard.
Georlev with a flurry of punches that miss. Georlev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Georlev stops Morimoto from standing up. Morimoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Georlev prevents Morimoto from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morimoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Morimoto wants to stand and escape but Georlev is having none of it. Morimoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Morimoto pulls Georlev in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Georlev drops back looking for a leg! Morimoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morimoto manages to kick Georlev off! Georlev jumps back into Morimoto's guard. Georlev tries to free his leg and advance position but Morimoto is retaining full guard. Morimoto wants to stand and escape but Georlev is having none of it. Georlev with a flurry of punches that miss. Georlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Georlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Georlev looking to pass the guard. Morimoto is working an open guard so Georlev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Morimoto cracks a nice hook into Georlev's ribs. Morimoto works Georlev's body with a nice hook. Morimoto tries to bum rush Georlev with a series of wild strikes but Georlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Toreo Morimoto dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Georlev moves out of range of the strikes. Morimoto tries to land a front kick but Georlev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Georlev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morimoto but Morimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one. Morimoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Georlev is able to avoid easily. Morimoto stuffs the takedown. Morimoto misses with a hook. Some wild striking there from Morimoto.
Morimoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Georlev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morimoto but Morimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Georlev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morimoto swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morimoto lands a jab to Georlev's midsection. Morimoto throws a shot to the body.
Viktor Georlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morimoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Georlev can't get the takedown.
Morimoto tries a body shot but Georlev blocks it.
Morimoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morimoto tries to throw a body punch but Georlev avoids it by throwing Morimoto back against the cage. Nice body punch from Morimoto. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morimoto. Morimoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Georlev. Georlev manages to break the clinch.
Morimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morimoto clobbers Georlev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Morimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Georlev, pushing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morimoto stalling in the clinch.
Georlev looking to stall.
Morimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morimoto scores with a nice hook to the head. Morimoto misses with a body punch.
Morimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Morimoto trying to stall but Georlev improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Georlev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morimoto just leaning against Georlev, taking a breather. Morimoto wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Morimoto. Georlev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toreo Morimoto. A jab from Morimoto finds it's way through Georlev's defenses. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Georlev. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Morimoto throws a lazy right hand but Georlev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Morimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Morimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Morimoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Morimoto throws a lazy right hand but Georlev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Georlev is out of range and Morimoto settles back down. Morimoto swings for the body but Georlev moves out of range.
Georlev shoots and misses and Morimoto counters with a lovely shot to the body. Georlev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morimoto throws out the jab. Morimoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georlev. Georlev circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Morimoto throws a hook to the side of Georlev's head but Georlev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Georlev blocks a jab. Morimoto stuns Georlev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. 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! Georlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice defenses there by Georlev. Georlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morimoto scores with a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Toreo Morimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Morimoto throws out a loose jab but Georlev uses good head movement to avoid it. Georlev shoots in but Morimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily. Georlev blocks a head kick by Morimoto.
Toreo Morimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup. Georlev moves out of range of the body kick from Morimoto.
Morimoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morimoto throws a body punch but Georlev moves out of range. Morimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Georlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Morimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Georlev moves out of range of the body kick. Morimoto lands with a straight right. Georlev didn't see that one coming. Georlev with a lazy takedown attempt and Morimoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georlev moves away. Morimoto lands with a cross. Toreo Morimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Morimoto misses its intended target. Georlev moves out of range of the body kick. Morimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Georlev is just out of range. Morimoto throws a body kick that misses. Georlev avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Morimoto throws a leg kick that misses. Morimoto tries to clinch but Georlev moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Morimoto misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Morimoto. Georlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morimoto throws a shot to the body.
Georlev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morimoto circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Georlev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Georlev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Georlev stops Morimoto from getting back to his feet.
Morimoto trying to control but Georlev postures up.
Morimoto gets full guard. Georlev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Georlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morimoto wants to sweep but no luck. Morimoto pushes Georlev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Morimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Georlev shoots in looking for a takedown but Morimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Georlev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Morimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georlev manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morimoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Georlev takes a step back to recover. Morimoto tries to land a front kick but Georlev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Georlev with a lazy takedown attempt and Morimoto counters with a lovely straight right hand! Georlev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morimoto.
Morimoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Morimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Georlev. A jab from Morimoto misses. Georlev has a takedown stuffed. Morimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Georlev moves out of range as Morimoto strikes. Morimoto works Georlev's body with a nice hook. Morimoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Georlev under the eye. Morimoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Georlev off the cage and back into range. Toreo Morimoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Morimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morimoto looks for the body kick but Georlev saw that one coming. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Morimoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Georlev on the side of the head. Morimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georlev moves away. Viktor Georlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Morimoto throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Toreo Morimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Morimoto 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toreo Morimoto! Toreo Morimoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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