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Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 11     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Fantana throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantana lands a right hook to the body.
Fantana stuffs the takedown.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fantana avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fantana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Fantana as he connects with a hook.
Fantana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Nice cross by Fantana.
Nice body punch from Fantana.
Fantana misses with a straight left.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantana tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Fantana. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Fantana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Fantana.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantana as he jumps to the side.
Fantana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana. #T2#
Fantana lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fantana, as that shot connected.
Fantana lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan slips under a jab from Fantana.
Fantana scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Fantana misses.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantana throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.#T3#
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Fantana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Fantana gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Fantana swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fantana sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantana scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fantana wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
A jab from Fantana does it's job there.
Fantana throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Fantana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Morgan slips under a jab from Fantana.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Fantana.
Fantana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantana cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Fantana gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Fantana manages to retain guard.
Fantana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fantana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Fantana looking to control but Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Fantana is working away.
Fantana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantana, not yet.
Fantana trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fantana as Morgan shoots in.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Brian Fantana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantana lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan tries to move into range but Fantana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Morgan fails with the takedown.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Fantana has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fantana.
Fantana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Fantana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantana lands a jab to the nose.
Fantana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Fantana takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantana tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantana connects with a looping right hand.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Fantana cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Fantana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fantana continues to drive forward.
Morgan defending well as Fantana loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fantana scores with a jab to the head.
Fantana misses with a body punch #TD#
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana gets back to full guard.
Fantana wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fantana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Fantana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Fantana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Fantana is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Fantana trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Fantana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Fantana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantana throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Fantana lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Fantana cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Fantana there.
Fantana with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Morgan is rocked!
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fantana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!#CL2#
Fantana clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fantana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fantana prevents it.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fantana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fantana 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!

Our winner, Brian Fantana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 17, 2017
#R1#
Maquigregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Maquigregor misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
Maquigregor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Johnson MMA inform us that Maquigregor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maquigregor is on top in guard. #REVB#
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing Maquigregor from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maquigregor wants to stand and escape but instead Morgan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Maquigregor is trying to control but Morgan manages to pass to mount! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maquigregor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maquigregor has given up his back. Will we see Morgan going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan attempts a counter takedown but Maquigregor avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Morgan controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maquigregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Morgan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maquigregor's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Morgan is pressing down on Maquigregor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maquigregor is holding on for now.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Maquigregor is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morgan stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maquigregor throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Maquigregor throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan walks into a jab.
Tigey Maquigregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Morgan drives through with a takedown into Maquigregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Maquigregor is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maquigregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tigey Maquigregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maquigregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Maquigregor trying to control but Morgan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maquigregor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morgan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Morgan takes Maquigregor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maquigregor is in trouble.
Morgan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maquigregor.
Maquigregor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Morgan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I really don't envy Maquigregor right now.
Morgan is not going to allow Maquigregor to sit and survive in this position.
Maquigregor is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Morgan. #T3#
Maquigregor is trying to stand back up.
Morgan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Maquigregor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morgan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maquigregor doesn't escape.
Maquigregor wants to control his opponent's hands but Morgan gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maquigregor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Morgan keeps control of the position as Maquigregor tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morgan 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Morgan!

Our winner, Virgil Morgan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RFL 016 Krause vs Machado     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergfried.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergfried connects with a high kick. #TD#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bergfried is looking to reverse the position.
Bergfried struggling a bit here.
Bergfried is not content to let Morgan control the position. #T1#
Bergfried tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
Bergfried is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergfried attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergfried but Bergfried pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Morgan goes for a double leg but Bergfried avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bergfried continues to drive forward.
Bergfried doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Bergfried finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morgan.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Bergfried sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bergfried tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergfried wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bergfried really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morgan prevents Bergfried from getting the reversal.#T4#
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bergfried working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergfried's guard.#ES2#
Bergfried manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried lands a slapping body shot.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bergfried. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan shoots in but Bergfried avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergfried, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Bergfried sprawls well.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergfried sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Bergfried lands a head kick!
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergfried! But no joy.
Bergfried scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergfried defends it nicely.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morgan takes one on the button.#T3#
Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergfried's waist but Bergfried gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergfried sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Bergfried scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bergfried did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Morgan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergfried looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bergfried wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bergfried is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Morgan trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morgan stops Bergfried from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergfried misses with a head kick. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Morgan attempts a counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it well and moves away.
Bergfried lands with a nice body punch.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bergfried tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bergfried to the ground. Bergfried escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Bergfried saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bergfried flicks out a counter leg kick but Morgan steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Bergfried scores with a spinning back kick!
Bergfried throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergfried thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bergfried.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Bergfried feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Bergfried gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergfried 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!

A very excited looking Friedrich Bergfried made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RFL 008 Ring Edition I     
Date:   Feb 22, 2017
#R1##TD#
Azevedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Azevedo is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azevedo controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Azevedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Azevedo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Azevedo throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azevedo wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo forces the positional change into back control.
Morgan prevents Azevedo from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB#
Azevedo looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Azevedo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Morgan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Azevedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Azevedo wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Azevedo is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan uses his free foot to push down on Azevedo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azevedo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Azevedo dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Azevedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan stops Azevedo from passing to mount.
Morgan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azevedo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morgan is not content to let Azevedo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Azevedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morgan reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard.
Augusto Azevedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan passes Azevedo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo!
Azevedo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Azevedo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Azevedo is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azevedo is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position but Morgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Azevedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Azevedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Azevedo wants to control for a moment but Morgan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo. #SUB#
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Azevedo is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo is just holding on here. Morgan manages to take his back.
Azevedo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
Azevedo trying to control the hands but Morgan won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Virgil Morgan.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Virgil Morgan!

An out of breath Virgil Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RFL 003 Muller vs Vinci     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Nice shot by Morgan.
Loew misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Loew shrugs it off.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Loew is rocked!
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Loew is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Loew's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Morgan dives in looking to finish as Loew flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Morgan's strikes! Morgan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Loew's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Loew was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Morgan!
An out of breath Virgil Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AMC 006 Boothe vs Roads     
Date:   Jan 04, 2017
#R1#
Loew wants to clinch
and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick.
Loew throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Loew's front leg but catches the back leg as Loew tries to avoid it.
Morgan leaves Loew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joahim Loew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Loew misses.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Loew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loew sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Morgan prevents Loew from improving his position.
Loew trying to control but Morgan postures up. #SUB#
Loew is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Still in half guard, Morgan seems content to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loew gets back to full guard.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Loew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Loew is defending well.
Loew trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up. #T3#
Morgan controlling the action here. #SUB#
Loew is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Loew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Loew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan won't allow Loew to get back to his feet.
Morgan advances position into side control!
Loew is being controlled here.
Loew taking a bit of punishment here - Morgan scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Loew is rocked!#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loew is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
Loew is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morgan is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Loew walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Loew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joahim Loew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loew shoots and misses
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loew thinking.
Loew fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Loew seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Morgan pushes Loew up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Loew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virgil Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loew quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan lands a big elbow - Loew is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Morgan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Morgan!
Virgil Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GFC 52: Bailey vs Hampton     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Flanagan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Flanagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Flanagan clobbers Morgan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flanagan misses with the combination.
Morgan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Flanagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flanagan misses with a leg kick.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Flanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Flanagan avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Flanagan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1##TD2#
Morgan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flanagan is trying to defend but Morgan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flanagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flanagan.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Flanagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Flanagan is retaining full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving. #SUB#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flanagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Flanagan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan throws a strike but Flanagan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flanagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morgan controls Flanagan momentarily but Flanagan frees himself. #T3#
Flanagan looking to pass the guard.
Flanagan is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flanagan wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Flanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Flanagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flanagan trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Flanagan 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flanagan throws a leg kick that misses.
Flanagan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan catches Flanagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morgan tries for a takedown but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flanagan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flanagan connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fireaway Flanagan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Flanagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Flanagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flanagan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flanagan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Fireaway Flanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanagan throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Flanagan keeps it at a distance.
Flanagan lands a jab.#T1#
Flanagan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Sloppy strikes from Flanagan. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Flanagan looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Flanagan misses its intended target.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanagan.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan throws a counter high kick but Morgan was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Flanagan thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flanagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Flanagan cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Flanagan throws a quick counter head kick but Morgan was just out of range.
Flanagan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flanagan lands with a nice body punch.
Flanagan lands a jab.
Flanagan jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan scores with a jab.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanagan scores with a nice right hand.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. #TD2#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Flanagan defending well. #SUB#
Flanagan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flanagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Morgan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flanagan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Flanagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flanagan.#SUB#
Flanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Flanagan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morgan escapes and throws Flanagan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Virgil Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fireaway Flanagan dominated that second round.
That's time! Flanagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Morgan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flanagan on his heels. He'll look to pass Flanagan's guard now, I'm sure.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Flanagan is keeping the position.
Flanagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Flanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Flanagan, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flanagan working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily. #SUB#
Flanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Flanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flanagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Flanagan keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Flanagan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flanagan lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Flanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flanagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flanagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Morgan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flanagan's half guard.
Flanagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving. #SUB#
Flanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flanagan keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass. #T4#
Flanagan pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Morgan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flanagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flanagan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 Fireaway Flanagan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flanagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fireaway Flanagan!

Fireaway Flanagan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Destiny 159:Grice vs Fakiiri 2     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Laprise shoots in.
Laprise goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Laprise looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Virgil Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.
Morgan cracks Laprise with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laprise shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laprise has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Laprise closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laprise lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laprise stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Morgan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Laprise manages to get his head free but now Morgan has transitioned to an armbar! Laprise grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Morgan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Virgil Morgan!
Virgil Morgan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Njewel swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Njewel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Njewel is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Njewel scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan has control of Njewel's left arm, preventing Njewel from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Njewel pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njewel is aware though and is defending well.
Njewel wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Njewel defends easily.
Njewel trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Njewel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan controls Njewel momentarily but Njewel frees himself.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Njewel passes into side control.
Njewel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morgan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan wants to control but Njewel postures up.
Njewel working the head with strikes.
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Njewel passes to side control.
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Njewel wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Njewel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Njewel wants to stand but Morgan has his arm trapped.
Morgan trying to remain calm as Njewel controls from the top position.
Morgan tries to buck Njewel off but Njewel is having none of it.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Njewel easily slips into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njewel avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that round.
That's time! Njewel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Njewel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Njewel misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Njewel moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Njewel breaks the clinch.
Njewel tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Njewel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Njewel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Njewel showed some decent athleticism there.
Morgan is trying to control but Njewel manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Morgan can't escape the position.
Njewel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan tries to hold on but Njewel postures up.
Njewel controlling from the full mount.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Njewel isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Njewel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Njewel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Njewel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Njewel tries to control but Morgan wriggling away. #T3#
Njewel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Njewel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
Njewel unloading with bombs!
Morgan prevents Njewel from taking his back.
Morgan wants to hold on but Njewel pushes him away.
Morgan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Morgan prevents Njewel from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Morgan right now. #T4#
Njewel is not going to allow Morgan to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Njewel.
Njewel is hanging on to Morgan's back as he tries to escape.
Njewel lands punches and elbows.
Njewel is trying to stick to Morgan's back but Morgan is turning into Njewel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Njewel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njewel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Njewel keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Njewel keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Njewel gets a clinch. #BC#
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Njewel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Njewel closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Njewel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Njewel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a head kick. That will keep Njewel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Njewel slips a straight right by Morgan.#CL#
Njewel rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Njewel prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Njewel is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Njewel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Njewel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Njewel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Njewel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Njewel wants to stand up but Morgan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Njewel is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Njewel looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morgan scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
Njewel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Njewel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Njewel wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Njewel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there. #T3#
Morgan postures up.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Njewel's brow.
Njewel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Morgan looking for subs off his back but Njewel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Morgan tries to roll over but Njewel keeps him under control.#T4#
Njewel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Njewel slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Njewel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Njewel pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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 Martin Philippe Njewel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Njewel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Philippe Njewel!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Martin Philippe Njewel made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Destiny 153: Jitsu vs. Nelson     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Falcao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falcao wants to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch position.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcao 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.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Falcao off balance momentarily.
Falcao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Falcao finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Falcao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falcao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Falcao throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Falcao needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Falcao.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Falcao moves out of range easily. #T2#
Falcao blocks a jab.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Falcao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Falcao misses with a body shot
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Falcao lands a jab to the head.
Falcao slips under a jab from Morgan.
Falcao misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Falcao is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Falcao cracks Morgan with a good jab.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Falcao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falcao's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Falcao counters with a right hand to the body.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Falcao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Falcao counters by moving into the clinch.
Falcao swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Falcao moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcao, right into the meat.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Falcao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a low kick. #T4#
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
As Falcao backs away, Morgan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Falcao wants to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch position.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Falcao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
Falcao scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao jabs at Morgan's body.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Falcao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao is looking to clinch.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morgan lands a high kick!
Falcao misses with a leg kick.
Falcao lands the left hand.
Diego Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcao misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Falcao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Falcao lands a nice looking body shot.
Falcao tries to score with a low kick but Morgan moves his leg out of the way.
Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcao cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not.
Falcao misses with the head strike.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falcao.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Falcao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Falcao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcao prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Falcao misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Falcao has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Falcao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Falcao is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falcao tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcao.
Falcao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Falcao avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan is struggling to control the position.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcao checks a leg kick. #T3#
Falcao cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Morgan sets himself, and Falcao steps forward looking for the clinch! Morgan avoids it this time.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Falcao feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Falcao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
Falcao misses with a body punch
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Falcao throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Falcao gets a clinch.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Falcao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcao has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan taking a breather.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Falcao.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Diego Falcao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan just leaning against Falcao, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Falcao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Falcao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
Falcao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan is trying to push Falcao away but Falcao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Falcao lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Falcao tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
Falcao tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcao clobbers Morgan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Falcao's knee but Falcao avoids it well.
Falcao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Falcao blocks the low kick.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcao.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
Falcao with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan misses the jab.
Falcao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Falcao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Falcao blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Falcao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falcao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcao's head.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Falcao moves out of range easily.
Falcao connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Falcao wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcao.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body
and Falcao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcao lands a head shot.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falcao scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao moves out of range as Morgan strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falcao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Falcao!

Our winner, Diego Falcao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Morgan is looking to chop away at Bailey's legs.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a nice body kick.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Bailey misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bailey counters with a left to the body.
Alex Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
We've been informed that Bailey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Morgan forces Bailey back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan lands a body punch.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey. #BC#
Morgan breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bailey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bailey thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage.
Bailey stalling in the clinch but Morgan improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land. #TD2#
Bailey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bailey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bailey is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan trying to hold on to Bailey's head to control him but Bailey postures up.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Bailey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bailey.
Morgan is staying active underneath Bailey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bailey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Bailey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morgan to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan pulls Bailey in close to prevent any damage.
Bailey throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey's guard. Nice move by Morgan!#REVR#
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Bailey!#REVB##T4#
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bailey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bailey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
Morgan trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Morgan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bailey throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Bailey scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Bailey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan is trying to stick to Bailey's back but Bailey is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bailey.
Bailey throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Bailey throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Bailey wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bailey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Morgan with a nice head shot there.
Bailey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. #REVB#
Bailey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Bailey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bailey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan wants to control but Bailey passes easily into half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Morgan trying to control here.
Bailey misses with a head shot. Morgan uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bailey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bailey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Bailey controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bailey lands the left hand.
Morgan lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bailey defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey misses with a leg kick
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Bailey cracks Morgan with a good jab.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.
Bailey throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Bailey throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Alex Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Bailey.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan walks into a jab.
Morgan lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bailey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bailey looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Morgan prevents Bailey from improving his position.#T4#
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Bailey wants to get back to full guard.
Alex Bailey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bailey gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bailey has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bailey working a defensive guard here.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bailey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Bailey!

After winning the bout, Alex Bailey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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