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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyotr Korobeikin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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17 - 9 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Korobeikin.
Korobeikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korobeikin looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Korobeikin moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Korobeikin slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison cracks Korobeikin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Korobeikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Morrison's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korobeikin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korobeikin.
Nice uppercut there from Korobeikin.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korobeikin.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Korobeikin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Korobeikin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korobeikin.
Morrison swings for the body but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korobeikin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
Korobeikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Korobeikin moved out of range nicely.
Korobeikin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korobeikin darts in looking for a takedown but Morrison gets double underhooks and turns Korobeikin into the cage.
Korobeikin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korobeikin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korobeikin moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison leaves Korobeikin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korobeikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korobeikin avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Korobeikin scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Korobeikin misses.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korobeikin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrison is fending him off so far but Korobeikin persists. Nope, Morrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison throws a body punch but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korobeikin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korobeikin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Korobeikin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Korobeikin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Korobeikin prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
Korobeikin controlling from mount.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Korobeikin isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison tries to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Korobeikin prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin unloads with some shots from mount but Morrison bucks and avoids them well.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
My spies in [LOD]Berlin Giants inform me that Korobeikin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morrison tries to lock up and control but Korobeikin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Korobeikin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Korobeikin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morrison has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grant Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korobeikin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grant Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korobeikin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Korobeikin darts in looking for a takedown but Morrison gets double underhooks and turns Korobeikin into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korobeikin dives in and grabs Morrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes down on Korobeikin's head and hops out.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Morrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korobeikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Korobeikin looks to move away, Morrison throws a big counter combo bu Korobeikin just gets out of the way.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Morrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Korobeikin counters with a takedown into side control.
Morrison is trying to control Korobeikin's posture but Korobeikin avoids it.
Korobeikin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin lands some shots froms side control.
Morrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrison tries to get out of the position.
Morrison is holding Korobeikin down, trying to stall.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison being controlled for a moment.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Korobeikin wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin taking a breather here.
Korobeikin is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Korobeikin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrison throws a hook but Korobeikin avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Korobeikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison swings for the body but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morrison is concentrating on defense, preventing Korobeikin from advancing position.
Korobeikin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Pyotr Korobeikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Korobeikin connects with a single shot there.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Korobeikin ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Korobeikin is just out of range.
Korobeikin misses with an uppercut.
Korobeikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korobeikin slips a jab and a cross from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korobeikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Korobeikin's ribs.
Korobeikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korobeikin. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin shoots in and drives through. Morrison sprawls well.
Morrison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Korobeikin's body. Korobeikin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korobeikin ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrison tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Korobeikin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Morrison is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison trying to control the hands but Korobeikin won't let him.
Well, with Korobeikin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Morrison is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Korobeikin trying to control.
Korobeikin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Morrison trying to control the position but Korobeikin manages to sink in the hooks.
Morrison tries to roll but Korobeikin sticks to his back.
Morrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korobeikin on the ground.
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Korobeikin fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Korobeikin controlling from mount.
Korobeikin looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
That's four 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.
Korobeikin tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
Korobeikin landing strikes from the mount.
Korobeikin working for a guillotine from mount but Morrison is in no mood to give up.
Morrison is trying to escape the mount.
Korobeikin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrison tries to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
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 Grant Morrison.
I think Morrison 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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