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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Michaels (ranked 9231 p4p, 683 weight class) and Cluck Morris (ranked 25442 p4p, 703 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cluck Morris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
A swing and a miss from Morris.
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morris's guard.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morris!
It looks like Anthony Michaels has been cut.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Michaels clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Morris is working for takedown but Michaels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morris gets control of Michaels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Michaels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michaels moves into full mount!
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels moves to back control.
Michaels is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Morris won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Michaels off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Michaels!
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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
33% |
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