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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmet Morris (ranked 4726 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Wittles (ranked 24822 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Wittles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmet Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Wittles!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wittles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morris has Wittles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wittles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wittles walks away with a smile on his face. Morris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wittles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmet Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wittles cracks the inside of Morris's front leg.
Morris feints and as Wittles raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wittles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Wittles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wittles manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Wittles's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wittles swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Wittles throws a leg kick but Morris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wittles swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Wittles keeps Morris at a distance using the push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wittles - that will leave a mark!
Wittles misses with a body kick.
Leo Wittles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wittles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wittles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Morris is on him like a limpet, forcing Wittles back against the cage.
Wittles breaks the clinch.
Morris tries to clinch but Wittles moves out of range.
Wittles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wittles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morris is in Wittles's guard.
Wittles wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Wittles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Wittles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Morris manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morris tries to pass to full mount but Wittles defends it.
Morris is taking a breather. Wittles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Wittles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morris slips a jab and a cross from Wittles.
Morris shoots in but Wittles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morris dives in for a single leg takedown but Wittles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmet Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Wittles sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morris throws a head kick but Wittles moves out of range.
Wittles thumps Morris with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Morris slips a jab and a cross from Wittles.
Wittles stuffs the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Morris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throws a head kick but Wittles moves out of range.
Wittles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris instigates a clinch.
Wittles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Wittles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wittles circles away.
Wittles steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Morris blocks the body kick.
Morris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wittles to the mat! Wittles manages to get full guard.
Emmet Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wittles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris trying to control but Wittles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Wittles blocks nicely.
Morris content to stall in guard here.
Wittles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morris is controlling him.
Morris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leo Wittles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wittles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittles keeps Morris at a distance using the push kick.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wittles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wittles.
A combination from Wittles does no damage.
Wittles throws a head kick that misses.
Morris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wittles.
Leo Wittles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris moves in looking to clinch but Wittles pushes him off.
Wittles misses the shot to the body.
Wittles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wittles.
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wittles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wittles moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Morris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wittles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittles throws a nice looking combination but Morris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Wittles looks to move away, Morris throws a big counter combo but Wittles just gets out of the way.
Wittles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris tries to clinch up.
Wittles is looking for the big counter here.
Morris is looking to land body kicks.
Wittles is looking for the big counter here.
Wittles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wittles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morris counters with a one-two to the body.
Morris is looking to clinch but Wittles is avoiding it.
Wittles takes one on the button.
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wittles tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wittles to the ground. Wittles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wittles to the ground. Morris is now in Wittles's guard.
Morris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Wittles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wittles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
Morris throws out a loose jab but Wittles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by Wittles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmet Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Wittles, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Wittles.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Wittles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Wittles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wittles throws a nice looking combination but Morris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wittles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Wittles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wittles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morris but great work by Wittles.
Wittles decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morris moves into the clinch.
Morris tightens his grip and picks Wittles up, before dumping him to the ground. Wittles manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wittles manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wittles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wittles.
Morris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wittles.
Wittles thows a leg kick but Morris checks it
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Wittles trying to remain calm as Morris controls from the top position.
Morris throws an elbow but Wittles slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris staying calm.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Morris.
Morris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wittles, who protects the arm well.
Morris stands up and beckons Wittles to his feet.
That's four 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Wittles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wittles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wittles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morris tried to counter with a leg kick but Wittles avoided it.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wittles is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Wittles circles away and we're back to standing.
Wittles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morris. That did some damage!
Wittles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morris moves into the clinch.
Wittles breaks from the clinch.
Emmet Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Wittles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wittles is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.
Wittles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Wittles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wittles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Wittles!
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