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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes to the cage accompanied by Change or Die - Papa Roach. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 cm
23
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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186 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Morgan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnold Rimmer! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rimmer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rimmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes. Rimmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rimmer has eaten all the pies! Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rimmer. Rimmer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Arnold Rimmer has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rimmer moves away. Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rimmer ducks under a wild hook from Morgan. A jab from Morgan misses. Rimmer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rimmer lands in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rimmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. Morgan controls Rimmer momentarily but Rimmer frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Morgan is looking to stand back up but Rimmer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morgan. Morgan is looking to escape. Rimmer controlling the action here. Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Rimmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rimmer has managed to clinch.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rimmer tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance. Rimmer scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position. Rimmer looks gassed! Morgan wants to sweep but no luck. Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rimmer is controlling him. Rimmer trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rimmer prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet. Rimmer being controlled here momentarily. Morgan wriggles free and stands up. Morgan misses with an uppercut. Rimmer saw that one coming. Morgan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rimmer! He's out on his feet! Morgan rushes in and drops Rimmer with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Morgan! Thomas Morgan retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
50% |
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