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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Morrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric The Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Visigoth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aelfric - Gautis Bida (The Prayer of Gaut) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Morrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric The Visigoth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrisson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been hearing reports that Morrisson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Visigoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Visigoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrisson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Morrisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrisson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Visigoth. No joy for Morrisson on that attempt.
Morrisson backing away here, and The Visigoth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on The Visigoth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from The Visigoth.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Visigoth, right into the meat.
Alaric The Visigoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrisson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Douglas Morrisson has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Visigoth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrisson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrisson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Visigoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrisson drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Visigoth sprawls and moves away.
Morrisson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Visigoth counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Visigoth. The Visigoth obviously looking to wear him down.
The Visigoth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrisson.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Visigoth throws a head kick but Morrisson moves out of range.
Morrisson feinted with a counter takedown.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from The Visigoth.
The Visigoth lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Visigoth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrisson blocks a head kick by The Visigoth.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses
and Morrisson counters with a takedown into side control.
The Visigoth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
The Visigoth tries to sprawl but Morrisson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Visigoth is looking to escape.
Morrisson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morrisson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Visigoth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Morrisson is on him like a limpet, forcing The Visigoth back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson keeps control of The Visigoth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Visigoth blocks a body shot from Morrisson.
Morrisson is looking for a takedown.
Morrisson lands a takedown into guard.
Morrisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrisson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Visigoth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Morrisson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morrisson drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Visigoth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morrisson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrisson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Visigoth as he jumps to the side.
The Visigoth lands a big head kick that sends Morrisson tumbling to the mat! The Visigoth takes a step backwards and waves Morrisson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaric The Visigoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Morrisson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
The Visigoth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from The Visigoth misses
and Morrisson counters with a takedown into side control.
The Visigoth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morrisson is controlling him well.
The Visigoth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morrisson landing strikes.
Morrisson grinds an elbow into The Visigoth's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson landing a few strikes.
The Visigoth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morrisson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Visigoth has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Visigoth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morrisson lands some shots froms side control.
The Visigoth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Visigoth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrisson working the body and head with strikes.
The Visigoth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Visigoth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrisson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrisson lands an elbow.
The Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Visigoth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morrisson working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson working the body and head with strikes.
The Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morrisson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morrisson working the ground and pound from side control.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
The Visigoth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Morrisson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Visigoth to see if he's OK.
It looks like Alaric The Visigoth has been cut.
Morrisson is chipping away with strikes.
Morrisson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morrisson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morrisson lands some shots froms side control.
Morrisson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Douglas Morrisson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrisson working the head and body with strikes.
The Visigoth pushes Morrisson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrisson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Visigoth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson scoring with punches and elbows.
Morrisson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morrisson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrisson is looking to take a break and control but The Visigoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrisson cracks The Visigoth with a big elbow.
The Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrisson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Visigoth some visible discomfort.
The Visigoth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morrisson landing a few strikes.
Morrisson cracks The Visigoth with a big right hand but The Visigoth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morrisson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morrisson cracks The Visigoth with a big right hand but The Visigoth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrisson working the body and head with strikes.
The Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Visigoth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Alaric The Visigoth's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morrisson lands an elbow.
The cut above Alaric The Visigoth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morrisson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Visigoth, who protects the arm well.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
The Visigoth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrisson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Visigoth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Morrisson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from The Visigoth.
Morrisson tries to counter by clinching up but The Visigoth breaks away and moves out of range.
Morrisson feints and as The Visigoth raises his hands in defense, Morrisson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Visigoth manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrisson.
Morrisson wants a takedown but no success here.
The Visigoth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Morrisson has The Visigoth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Visigoth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Morrisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Visigoth wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrisson won't allow it.
The Visigoth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morrisson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Visigoth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Visigoth manages to break the clinch.
The Visigoth misses with a kick to the body.
The Visigoth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alaric The Visigoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Visigoth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from The Visigoth as Morrisson shoots in.
Morrisson avoids the head kick by The Visigoth.
Morrisson attempts a counter takedown but The Visigoth avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth misses with a head kick.
Morrisson tries to counter with a takedown but The Visigoth is quick to defend against it.
The Visigoth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Morrisson clinches up with The Visigoth and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrisson is trying to pull guard but The Visigoth has him pressed against the cage.
The Visigoth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Morrisson tries to work over The Visigoth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrisson fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson is trying to pull guard but The Visigoth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Visigoth working hard to break the clinch.
The Visigoth is trying to break the clinch but Morrisson is controlling him.
Morrisson is stalling here.
The Visigoth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Visigoth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrisson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Visigoth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morrisson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The Visigoth lands with a slapping head kick.
Douglas Morrisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Visigoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Visigoth lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from The Visigoth.
The Visigoth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrisson feinted with a counter takedown.
The Visigoth lands with a slapping head kick.
The Visigoth misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alaric The Visigoth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Visigoth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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