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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Medeiros moved out of range nicely.
Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body
and Medeiros counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Medeiros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medeiros is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Medeiros throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Medeiros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morgan tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Medeiros is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.
Medeiros is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Medeiros moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan taking shots to the head.
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morgan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is fighting to break Medeiros's control of his arms but Medeiros is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Medeiros managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Medeiros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros blocks an uppercut.
Medeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Morgan as the two fighters clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medeiros manages to break the clinch.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Medeiros feinted with a counter takedown.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medeiros has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Medeiros pushes him off.
Virgil Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virgil Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Morgan throws the left hand but Medeiros avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Medeiros appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.
Medeiros dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Medeiros feinted with a counter takedown.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Medeiros.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Medeiros ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
so Medeiros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morgan trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Medeiros wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Medeiros changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Medeiros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Medeiros lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medeiros winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it.
Medeiros looks to land a strike but Morgan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morgan is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Medeiros slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgan has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Bjorn's Elite Team inform us that Morgan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Medeiros advances to half guard.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medeiros working Morgan over with strikes.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Medeiros there.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medeiros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medeiros's back!
Medeiros tries to escape the position.
Morgan misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Morgan is trying to stick to Medeiros's back but Medeiros is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Medeiros.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medeiros shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan throws a jab when Medeiros was well out of range.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Medeiros in his tracks.
Morgan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Medeiros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medeiros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Medeiros chips away with some ground and pound.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jose Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Medeiros postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Medeiros pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Medeiros is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Medeiros working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros had his way with Virgil Morgan in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Medeiros dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Medeiros drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros slips nicely into half guard.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Medeiros.
Morgan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros is stalling in the full guard.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros lands a couple of digs.
Morgan working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros forces his way into half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Medeiros in his half guard.
Morgan tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medeiros uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan.
Medeiros wants to control the action but instead Morgan gets a body lock and reverses into Medeiros's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jose Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Medeiros 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Medeiros.
I think Medeiros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros!
An out of breath Jose Medeiros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Virgil Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you ! I don't like losing, I'm a sour loser!!!'.
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