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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Declan Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Veloso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Declan Morris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Declan Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danilo Veloso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Veloso pushes Morris off but Morris dives into side control.
Veloso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Veloso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Veloso is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Veloso is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veloso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Veloso looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Morris pushes past his half guard into mount!
Morris controlling his opponent.
Veloso tries to reverse the position but Morris maintains control.
Veloso regains half guard.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veloso on the ground.
Morris content to control rather than advance.
Veloso trying to control but Morris postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veloso has hold of Morris's hands but Morris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Veloso looking for submissions off his back.
Morris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morris works his way into full mount!
Veloso regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veloso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veloso is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Morris there.
Veloso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veloso keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Morris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veloso is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Veloso being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veloso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veloso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veloso scores with a hook.
Veloso tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veloso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Morris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veloso misses with a low kick.
Veloso throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Veloso tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance.
Veloso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veloso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Veloso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloso can't keep his opponent in guard - Morris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veloso wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Veloso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veloso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Declan Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veloso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veloso can do to turn this around?
Well, if Morris 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.
Veloso wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Veloso looking for submissions off his back.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Veloso is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Veloso controls his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morris gets the takedown into side control.
Morris lands a nice forearm strike.
Morris taking a breather here.
Veloso regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is nestled in close to Veloso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morris passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been informed that Veloso has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morris controlling his opponent.
Veloso is trying to escape the mount.
Veloso is trying to reverse the position but instead Morris has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veloso trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Morris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veloso has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris stays in close to Veloso's body and controls the position.
Veloso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veloso wants to get back to his feet but Morris passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veloso is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Veloso controls his leg.
Veloso is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Veloso defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Morris is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morris prevents Veloso from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veloso misses with a two punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris.
Veloso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veloso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Morris stalls from top position.
Morris gets to mount! Veloso was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
Danilo Veloso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veloso wants to control but Morris is having none of it.
Veloso is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Morris wants to stand but Veloso is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Morris controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veloso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Morris!
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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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