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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Morgan (ranked 25296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Jacobsen (ranked 5646 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 cm
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177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Morgan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Jacobsen! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobsen has managed to clinch.
Jacobsen lands a left hand.
Morgan jumps guard and drags Jacobsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jacobsen wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Jacobsen wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position. Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jacobsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobsen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Jacobsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jacobsen wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jacobsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Jacobsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Morgan manages to escape and get back to his feet! Jacobsen takes the fight into the clinch. A short uppercut from Morgan. Jacobsen takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan jumps into guard, dragging Jacobsen to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jacobsen trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Jacobsen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jacobsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. Morgan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacobsen has passed into side control.
Jacobsen is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jacobsen working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan reaches up around Jacobsen's neck trying to control. But Jacobsen takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Morgan! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Morgan is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Jacobsen celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Calvin Jacobsen!
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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
38% |
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