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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Psychosocial by Slipknot. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 lbs
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187 cm
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226 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riley Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morgan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Riley Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Morgan works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Morgan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount.
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Morgan blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith wants to control the position but Morgan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morgan prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Smith is rocked!
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan misses with the combination.
Morgan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Smith - he's out on his feet here! Morgan follows up with another monster hook that separates Smith from consciousness! Smith falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Morgan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riley Morgan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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