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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1# Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Locke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morgan in his tracks. A head kick misses from Morgan. #TD# Locke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan did well to prevent Locke getting side control. Locke is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position. Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Locke scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Locke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Locke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Locke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Locke eventually gives up the hold. Locke is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Locke scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Locke throws a strike but Morgan avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Morgan keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully. Locke throws a big right hand that misses. Locke trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Locke is controlling him. Locke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Locke trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Locke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Locke chips away with some ground and pound. Locke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Locke's guard. #REVB# Locke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Locke with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Locke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Locke wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position. Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet. Locke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Locke throwing strikes but missing. Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Locke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3# Morgan controls Locke momentarily but Locke frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Locke advances position into side control! Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Locke keeps moving and retains side control. Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Locke. Morgan wants to control but Locke postures up. Locke throws a strike aimed at the side of Morgan's head but Morgan avoids it well. Locke trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T4# Morgan is looking for a sweep. Locke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morgan to see if he's OK. Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Locke's best efforts. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Locke. Locke prevents Morgan from improving his position. Locke is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer. Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Locke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Locke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Locke wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely. Locke controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mallador Locke dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Locke ducks under a wild hook from Morgan. Locke is looking to counter with a body kick. Locke misses with the combination.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily. Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Locke feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down. Horrible takedown attempt by Locke or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad. Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it. Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around? Locke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.#TD# Locke looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Locke drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard. Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Locke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Locke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morgan keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully. #T1# Morgan is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Locke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Locke distracts Morgan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Morgan is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2# Morgan pushes Locke off and scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Locke. Morgan tries to bum rush Locke with a series of wild strikes but Locke uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Locke 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. Locke is in Morgan's guard. Locke wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Locke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Locke trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet. Locke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Locke passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Locke wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it. Locke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Morgan wants to control but Locke is keeping busy.
Locke trying to control the pace. Morgan is not content to let Locke control the position. Locke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Locke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morgan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ground and pound from Locke. Well, if Locke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Locke throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely. Morgan is not content to let Locke control the position. Locke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4# Morgan is trying to stand.
Locke working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt. Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Locke wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. Locke winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Locke content to control rather than advance. Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Locke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Locke is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mallador Locke dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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# Locke throws a body shot but no joy. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Locke, before circling back to the center of the mat. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily. Locke fails with the takedown. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Locke tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Locke instigates a clinch. #BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch.
Locke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mallador Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some wild striking there from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Locke getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Locke cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Locke with a nice cross. Morgan scores with a jab. Locke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Locke wants to clinch.#T1# Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan misses with a head kick.
Locke jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Locke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD# Locke shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Morgan keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully. 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. Locke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Locke is one step ahead there. Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Locke content to stall in guard here. Locke passes into half guard. Locke sitting and controlling from the half guard. Morgan tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control. Locke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Locke lands strikes from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Locke working the head and body with strikes. Locke trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away. #T3# Locke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nice strikes from Locke there. Locke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Locke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morgan defend it? Locke steps over the head and cranks it - Morgan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Locke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mallador Locke! In his post fight interview, Mallador Locke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Simon Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Coleman gets a clinch. Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Coleman. Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage. Coleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head. Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Coleman has the dominant position. Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coleman scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Morgan works Coleman's body with a nice hook. Coleman blocks a head kick by Morgan.
A cross from Coleman lands. Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Morgan 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.
Morgan throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range. Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head. Jab, jab by Coleman - just one landing. Morgan misses with a combination
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it. Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Coleman lands a jab to the nose. Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coleman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morgan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover. Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Coleman closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan throws a combination that misses and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2# Coleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Morgan looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well. Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan! #SUB2# Coleman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coleman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Morgan can't do much from the bottom here. Coleman in side control, throwing shots but Morgan defends. Coleman grinds an elbow into Morgan's temple. Coleman lands a nice forearm strike. Morgan tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position. Coleman working the head with strikes. Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3# Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morgan to see if he's OK. Morgan wants to control but Coleman postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Morgan is looking to reverse the position. Coleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Coleman grinds an elbow into Morgan's temple. Coleman landing strikes. Coleman wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Coleman. Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Morgan!#REVR##T4# Coleman keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass. Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Morgan trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman dominated that round. That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan misses the body punch and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Coleman throws out a powerful jab. Morgan misses with a combination
and Coleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking. #CL2# Coleman takes the fight into the clinch. Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. 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 looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms. Coleman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
A hook to the body from Morgan.
#T1# Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Coleman clinches. Coleman lands a right hand. Morgan working hard to break the clinch. A right hand to the body from Coleman.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Coleman has the dominant position. Coleman prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch. Black Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Morgan takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman. Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Coleman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Morgan breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A shot to the body from Morgan misses and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Coleman scores with a jab. Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2# Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now. Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms. Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Coleman has the dominant position. Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman lands a right hand. Morgan wants to break free but Coleman has control.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coleman obliges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short left from Coleman. #T3# Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
Coleman lands an uppercut. Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch. Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away. Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coleman works over Morgan's head and body with a nice combination. Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf. Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Coleman tries to clinch up. Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morgan misses with a straight left. Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it. Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Morgan throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
#TD2# Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coleman to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coleman working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Coleman is stalling in the full guard. Black Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far. Morgan keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass. #SUB# Morgan is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman cracks Morgan with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman stops Morgan from standing up. Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots. Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots. Coleman looking to pass the guard. #T1# Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Morgan pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position. Morgan wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position. Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Morgan trying to control the position.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Coleman is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coleman trying to control from Morgan's half guard. Morgan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Coleman won't allow Morgan to sweep him here. #T3##SU2# Coleman stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him. Coleman tries to clinch up.#CL2# Coleman darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage. Coleman with a knee to the head.
Coleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coleman blocks it with crossed arms. Black Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC# Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Coleman staying out of range there. Morgan misses the shot to the body. A low kick from Morgan misses #TD2# so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coleman controlling from the top position. #T4# Coleman landing some decent shots from guard. Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Morgan working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Black Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Coleman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Coleman! Black Coleman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight. Simon Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet. Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Morgan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Rockefeller clinches. A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land. Rockefeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain America MMA/BJJ Academy in the buildup to the fight. Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut. Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan. Rockefeller is looking to counter punch.#CL# Rockefeller has managed to clinch.
Rockefeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Rockefeller lands with a left to the head. Rockefeller takes a shot to the head. 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 has had enough of the clinch but Rockefeller keeps him there for the moment. Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside. Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Morgan looking to stall.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockefeller. Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Rockefeller pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Rockefeller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan. A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Rockefeller keeps him there for the moment. Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Rockefeller working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Morgan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rockefeller up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rockefeller as Morgan tries to tie him up. #BC2# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a thumping low kick. Rockefeller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Rockefeller takes the fight into the clinch. Rockefeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it. Rockefeller is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Rockefeller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts. Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Rockefeller clinches up against the cage.#T3# Rockefeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockefeller won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Morgan tries to break free but Rockefeller pushes him back against the cage. Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses. Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockefeller has double underhooks. Morgan blocking some punches.
#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Rockefeller closes the distance and clinches. Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Rockefeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan. Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Rockefeller scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head. Morgan working hard to break the clinch. Rockefeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage. Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rockefeller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Rockefeller keeps him there for the moment. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Rockefeller keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut. 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# Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Rockefeller has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
#BC2# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Simon Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morgan swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rockefeller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.#CL# Rockefeller clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage. Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller. Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan throws a head kick but Rockefeller moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Morgan. 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! Rockefeller wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.#CL# Rockefeller rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rockefeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. #BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan misses with a body kick. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand. Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockefeller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Rockefeller lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range. Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan. Rockefeller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A right-left combo lands from Morgan. This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Rockefeller moves into the clinch. Rockefeller misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land. James Dean Rockefeller has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rockefeller lands a left hand.
#T2##BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Rockefeller darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage. Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch. Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan. Rockefeller prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch. Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses. Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rockefeller prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller. Morgan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Morgan tries to circle away but Rockefeller has him pinned against the cage. Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch. Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside. Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses. Rockefeller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan. #T3##BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch.
A big left from Morgan misses. A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot. Rockefeller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch. Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockefeller rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Rockefeller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside. Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller. Rockefeller lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morgan tries to break free but Rockefeller pushes him back against the cage. Rockefeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockefeller won't allow it.
#T4# Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rockefeller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rockefeller doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rockefeller tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rockefeller 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. Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch. Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
#CL# Rockefeller gets a clinch. Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage. Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut. 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# Morgan is looking to score with low kicks. Rockefeller is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside. Rockefeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockefeller avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rockefeller is looking to clinch. Morgan throws a head kick that misses. Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Rockefeller sees it coming and moves out of range. Rockefeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller. James Dean Rockefeller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Morgan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Rockefeller has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockefeller won't allow it.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside. Morgan wants to break free but Rockefeller has control.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockefeller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller. A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan. #BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch.
#CL# Rockefeller instigates a clinch. Rockefeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Rockefeller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Morgan is trying to break free. Morgan takes a shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan. #T2# Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.#CL# Rockefeller rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage. Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morgan misses with a head kick.
#CL# Rockefeller moves into the clinch. Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Rockefeller saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Morgan is looking for the big counter here. Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockefeller. Rockefeller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# Morgan keeps the fight on the outside. Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off. Morgan misses with a straight left. #CL# Rockefeller clinches with his opponent.
Morgan tries to break free but Rockefeller pushes him back against the cage. Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller. Rockefeller lands a right hand. Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage. Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rockefeller tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Rockefeller wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch.
Rockefeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Rockefeller pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch. Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan. Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut. Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land. Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses. Rockefeller lands with a right to the head. Rockefeller misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land. Rockefeller keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Rockefeller keeps him there for the moment. Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! James Dean Rockefeller showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rockefeller 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller! An out of breath James Dean Rockefeller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
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Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2# It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut. Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away. Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top. Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily. Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa. Barbosa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively. Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut. Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut. Barbosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick. Barbosa moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Morgan moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab. Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively. Barbosa tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs. Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing. Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning. Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Morgan misses. #T2# Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses. Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa. Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa. Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barbosa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Morgan dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here. Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbosa.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely. A combination from Morgan does no damage. Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3# Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Barbosa rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Barbosa has the dominant position. A short left from Barbosa. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment. Barbosa leaning against his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A big left from Morgan misses. A leg kick checked by Barbosa. Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right. A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morgan throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily. #CL# Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
#T4# Barbosa lands with a left to the head. Barbosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morgan up against the cage.#BC# Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morgan misses with an uppercut. A head kick by Morgan misses and Barbosa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barbosa throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely. Barbosa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barbosa. Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Morgan misses with a body kick. Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab. Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook. Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Barbosa thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC# Morgan is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barbosa scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one. Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?#CL# Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Morgan. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD# Barbosa jumps into guard, dragging Morgan to the mat.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Barbosa wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Barbosa's cut. 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# Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively. Morgan seems to have recovered his senses. Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination! Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.#CL# Barbosa gets a clinch. Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short left from Barbosa. Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses. #ROC2# Barbosa is rocked!#BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barbosa throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Barbosa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Barbosa made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Simon Morgan had this to say: 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1# Morgan lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Greg Possum has been cut. Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Possum, before circling back to the center of the mat. Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Possum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Morgan has knocked Possum down with a huge combo! Morgan steps away and waves a wobbly Possum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Possum is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Possum's sensitive parts. Oh Possum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Morgan connects with a leg kick. Possum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Morgan lands with a right that hurts Possum. Possum looks to clinch but Morgan throws a short knee that drops Possum. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Simon Morgan! Our winner, Simon 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.
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Event:
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Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1# A lazy body kick from Morgan and Kvirkvelia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Kvirkvelia dives in and scores a takedown into Morgan's guard. Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Morgan keeping moving, preventing Kvirkvelia from controlling successfully. Kvirkvelia pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Morgan is looking to get back to is feet but Kvirkvelia passes into side control.
Kvirkvelia prevents Morgan from escaping the position. Morgan is looking to reverse the position. Morgan is working hard here to advance position. Morgan wants to control but Kvirkvelia postures up.#T1# Kvirkvelia tries to advance to mount but can't. Morgan trying to remain calm as Kvirkvelia controls from the top position. Morgan regains half guard. Morgan is looking for a sweep. Kvirkvelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Kvirkvelia seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt. Morgan is staying active underneath Kvirkvelia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kvirkvelia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head. #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. Morgan taking some punishment here, with Kvirkvelia in his half guard. Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvirkvelia is working away from the top position though. Kvirkvelia is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer. Morgan is looking for a sweep. Kvirkvelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morgan misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Kvirkvelia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage. Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Kvirkvelia has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kvirkvelia moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan is trying to stall.
Kvirkvelia throws a head punch that misses. Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3##BC# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Kvirkvelia cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2# Kvirkvelia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kvirkvelia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2# Kvirkvelia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kvirkvelia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kvirkvelia is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.#T4# Kvirkvelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there. Kvirkvelia seems keen to control Morgan's posture. Kvirkvelia controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself. 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! Kvirkvelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod. 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##CL2# Kvirkvelia clinches with his opponent.
Kvirkvelia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
#CL2# Kvirkvelia closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Kvirkvelia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard. My spies in Gym inform me that Kvirkvelia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Morgan is looking to escape. Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvirkvelia is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Morgan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2# Kvirkvelia is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvirkvelia controls the pace. Kvirkvelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Kvirkvelia preventing the sweep. Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvirkvelia's guard. #REVR# Kvirkvelia working a defensive guard here.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvirkvelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Morgan wanted to stand there but Kvirkvelia had control of the position. #SU# Kvirkvelia is working an open guard so Morgan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some bone on bone action there as Kvirkvelia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kvirkvelia connects with a single shot there. Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kvirkvelia fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kvirkvelia. #CL2# Kvirkvelia forces Morgan back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kvirkvelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
#T4# Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Simon Morgan is winning the standup battle so far. Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvirkvelia avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kvirkvelia backs up against the cage.
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance. Kvirkvelia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Kvirkvelia has managed to clinch.
Kvirkvelia tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Simon Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kvirkvelia fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Kvirkvelia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kvirkvelia manages to end up in side control. Morgan bucks up and tries to throw Kvirkvelia off but instead Kvirkvelia has got his back! Kvirkvelia controlling well, preventing Morgan from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Morgan will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Morgan is looking to slow Kvirkvelia down with leg kicks. Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Kvirkvelia rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Morgan tries to circle away but Kvirkvelia has him pinned against the cage. Kvirkvelia keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Kvirkvelia has hold of one of Morgan's legs. Morgan is fighting the takedown attempt but Kvirkvelia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Kvirkvelia passes into half guard.
#REVR# Levan Kvirkvelia has got the better of the ground game so far. Kvirkvelia wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it. Morgan has a hand on Kvirkvelia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kvirkvelia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Morgan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1# Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Kvirkvelia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Kvirkvelia wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morgan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kvirkvelia uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kvirkvelia staying calm. Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvirkvelia.
#T3# Morgan wants to control but Kvirkvelia is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but Morgan defending well. Morgan controlling the position for now. Morgan wants to improve his position but Kvirkvelia is controlling well.
Kvirkvelia controlling the action here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kvirkvelia fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Morgan misses with a hook. Kvirkvelia ducked under it nicely. Morgan sets himself, and Kvirkvelia steps forward looking for the clinch! Morgan avoids it this time.#TD2# Kvirkvelia scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Kvirkvelia won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet. Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvirkvelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kvirkvelia is trying to keep Morgan in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morgan wanted to stand there but Kvirkvelia had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Levan Kvirkvelia. I think Kvirkvelia 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kvirkvelia! A victorious Levan Kvirkvelia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Simon Morgan had this to say: 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1# A combination from Morgan does no damage. Morgan scores with a kick to the midsection. Morgan throws a series of punches but Tully avoids them all with ease. Tully moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Morgan throws a lazy head kick and Tully counters with a one-two to the body. Tully scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tully swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Morgan misses the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tully paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Tully lands with a right hand. Morgan swings for the body but Tully moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a body kick. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Morgan looks to land a combination but Tully avoids it well. Tully is looking for the big counter here. Tully 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. Tully defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand. Tully is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Morgan looks to land a body kick but Tully moved away. Tully gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tully lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tully throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Morgan looks for the body kick but Tully saw that one coming. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tully - that will leave a mark!
Tully throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Morgan throws a wild body kick that Tully sees coming a mile off. Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Tully manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Morgan is looking to chop away at Tully's legs. Morgan misses with a left hand and Tully counters with a thumping low kick. Tully with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing. Sloppy strikes from Tully. Those never looked like landing. #KD2# Tully lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Tully takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Morgan is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Tully counters with a crisp right that sends Morgan to the canvas! Tully follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brynden Tully! A relieved looking Brynden Tully thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Simon Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
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Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1# Icky lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range. A head kick from Icky lands but Morgan takes it in his stride. Morgan misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Icky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. That kick from Icky tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on. Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Icky throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily. Icky blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Icky circles away quickly and effectively. Icky thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Icky jabs at Morgan's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing. A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Icky cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head. Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've been informed that Icky 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. Icky connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Icky.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss! Icky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Icky darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Icky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1# Icky scores with a spinning back kick! Icky throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Icky. Morgan shrugs it off though. Morgan throws a head kick but Icky moves out of range.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Icky moves out of range. Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A jab from Icky finds it's way through Morgan's defenses. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away. Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan walks into a jab. Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Icky dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Icky blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Icky lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Morgan misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Icky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Icky! But no joy. Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss! Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Icky avoids it.#T2# Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Icky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Icky misses. Icky 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. Morgan throws a body kick that misses. Morgan throws a push kick but Icky slaps the foot to one side. Icky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Icky cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Icky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Icky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morgan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Icky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Icky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands. Icky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Icky explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Icky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Morgan is looking to wear down Icky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Icky thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Crunch! Icky slams his shin into Morgan's torso. Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Icky does a little dance to reset his feet. Icky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.#T3# Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Icky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Icky with a jab. Icky thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Icky scores with a nice right hand.
Icky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage! Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Icky. Icky lands a high kick!
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Morgan throws a head kick but Icky moves out of range.
Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Icky lands with a right hand. Icky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan. Morgan throws a head kick but Icky moves out of range.
Icky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Morgan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away. Morgan swings for the body but Icky moves out of range.
Icky takes a kick to the side of the head. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Icky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A big left from Morgan misses. Icky throws a nice inside leg kick. 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Icky as he connects with a hook. Morgan misses with a straight right. Icky moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Icky lands the left hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Icky.
Icky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Icky scores with a head kick. Morgan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2# Morgan is rocked! Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss! Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Icky moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jab from Icky. Icky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Icky scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Icky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Icky feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down. Morgan throws a head kick but Icky moves out of range.
Icky's corner calls for a 1-2. Icky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Morgan misses with a body kick. A good leg kick by Icky. This has been an exciting period of action! Icky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Icky, right into the meat.
Icky throws a head kick that misses. Icky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Icky with a nice cross. Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Icky moves out of range easily. #T1# Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Icky. Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Icky. Icky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Icky getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Icky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ricky Icky seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good shot there by Icky. Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. 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! Icky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Icky circles away quickly and effectively. Icky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Icky avoids them all with ease. Icky throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Icky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Icky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Icky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Icky to counter with a crisp jab. Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Icky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Morgan seems to have got his legs back now. Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Icky. Icky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Icky has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan takes a kick to the side of the head. Icky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan tries to move into range but Icky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Icky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Icky throws a nice inside leg kick. Icky throws a nice outside leg kick. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Morgan takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses. #T3# Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Morgan misses with a head kick.
Icky replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Morgan blocks it well. Icky moves out of range of the strikes. Icky slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Icky connects with a nice looking jab.
Icky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A head kick misses from Morgan. Both fighters circling a little - Icky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Icky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Morgan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Icky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Morgan throws a head kick but Icky moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Icky scores with a spinning back kick! Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Icky. Icky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Icky feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down. Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Morgan looks for the body kick but Icky saw that one coming. #T4# The fighters circle, before Icky throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Morgan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Icky lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ricky Icky! An out of breath Ricky Icky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Simon Morgan had this to say: 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1# Hjelmslev misses the shot to the body. Hjelmslev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hjelmslev throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot. Morgan shapes to counter with a head kick. Hjelmslev throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Hjelmslev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A punch combination from Morgan misses. Hjelmslev fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Hjelmslev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Morgan slips under a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss. Morgan connects with a body shot. Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan lands a big right hook! Hjelmslev looks hurt but is still standing! Morgan lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hjelmslev falls down and Morgan dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hjelmslev's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Morgan runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Morgan! Our winner, Simon 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. Ragnar Hjelmslev spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that about sucks. Fuck that shit, I quit this human punching bag rap. Guess that porn star thing will come in handy as a new career.'.
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Event:
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Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1# Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abedi appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Abedi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Abedi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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 is looking to control Abedi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted? Morgan controlling the position for now. Abedi slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan tries to roll over but Abedi keeps him under control. Abedi lands with a punch from half guard. Morgan trying to hold on to Abedi's head to control him but Abedi postures up.
#T1# Morgan wants to get back to full guard. Morgan keeping hold of Abedi's head, controlling as best he can. Abedi wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abedi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Morgan is pressing down on Abedi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Morgan is pulling down on Abedi's head. It's preventing any offense from Abedi, at least for the moment. Abedi with a flurry of punches that miss. Abedi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Abedi throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. #T2# Abedi stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan. Abedi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morgan wants to stand and escape but Abedi is having none of it. Abedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morgan keeping full guard, as Abedi tries to pass. Abedi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Abedi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Morgan is trying to control the position but Abedi postures up. Abedi throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. Abedi throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. Abedi is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.#T3# Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Morgan cracks the inside of Abedi's front leg. Abedi jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well. Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Abedi to counter with a crisp jab. Morgan leaves Abedi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Morgan misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Abedi misses the target. Morgan looks to land a body kick but Abedi moved away. Abedi dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Abedi tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Morgan throws a body punch but Abedi moves out of range. Morgan throws a series of punches but Abedi avoids them all with ease. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abedi shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Abedi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papy Abedi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abedi 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. Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Morgan.#CUT2# It looks like Papy Abedi has been cut. Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD# Abedi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abedi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though. Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Abedi sits in half guard. Abedi lands strikes from half guard. Abedi prevents Morgan from standing back up.
Morgan is pressing down on Abedi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Papy Abedi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Papy Abedi's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##TD# Abedi looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Abedi drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard.#ES2# Morgan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Morgan. Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abedi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Morgan throws a counter combo. Abedi 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. Morgan staying out of range there. Morgan throws a hook but Abedi blocks it.#TD# Abedi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Abedi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Abedi.#T1# Morgan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Morgan taking a bit of punishment here - Abedi scoring with strikes. Morgan tries to buck Abedi off but Abedi is having none of it. Morgan being controlled for a moment. Abedi lands a few punches from side control. Abedi in side control lands a decent elbow. Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Abedi keeps moving and retains side control. Abedi scoring with punches from side control. Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abedi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2# Morgan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Papy Abedi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Abedi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head. Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan is trying to stand.
Abedi throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abedi lands a nice short elbow. Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Abedi working Morgan over with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abedi lands a nice short elbow.#ES2# Morgan manages to escape and get back to his feet! 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! Sloppy strikes from Abedi. Those never looked like landing. Abedi avoids the head kick by Morgan.
#T3# Morgan throws a body punch but Abedi moves out of range. Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Simon Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan throws a right hand that Abedi ducks under and follows up with a left that Abedi also avoids with ease. Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Abedi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Abedi, before circling back to the center of the mat. Abedi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Abedi. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papy Abedi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abedi darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Abedi into the cage. Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD# Abedi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Abedi stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# Morgan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Abedi is on him like a limpet, forcing Morgan back against the cage.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morgan throws a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abedi checks a leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Abedi on that attempt. Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Morgan looks to land a combination but Abedi avoids it well. Abedi shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Abedi attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away. Abedi blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abedi closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Abedi pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Abedi tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Abedi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Abedi throws a counter high kick but Morgan was just alert enough to avoid it. Abedi dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Papy Abedi's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Abedi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Abedi throws a big right hand that misses. Morgan has his hands on Abedi's head, controlling the position. Abedi is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abedi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. Morgan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Abedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# Morgan pushes Abedi off and gets back to his feet.
#T1# Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Abedi checks it. Abedi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abedi darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Abedi into the cage. A punch combination from Morgan misses. Morgan misses with a head kick.
Abedi lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily. Abedi tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Abedi checks a low kick from Morgan. Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abedi. That did some damage! Morgan throws a head kick but Abedi moves out of range.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Abedi saw that one coming. Abedi appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Morgan misses with a double jab
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Abedi sees coming a mile off.#T2# Nice body punch from Morgan. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Abedi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan misses with a body shot.
Abedi ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.#TD# Abedi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Abedi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Abedi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2# Morgan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abedi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Abedi has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Abedi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abedi off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papy Abedi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Abedi moves out of range easily. Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Abedi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Abedi slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Abedi coming out on top.#T4##TD# Abedi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# Morgan pushes Abedi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan connects with the punch. Abedi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD# Abedi dives in and scores a takedown into Morgan's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather. Abedi won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet. Abedi wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Abedi throws a strike but Morgan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Abedi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Abedi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Simon Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Morgan! After winning the bout, Simon Morgan 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1# Stalin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Stalin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick. Morgan looks to land a right hand but Stalin moved out of range. Morgan misses with a body shot.
Morgan digs a good hook to Stalin's body.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Stalin moves out of range easily. Nice defenses there by Stalin. Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalin. Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalin.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalin doesn't seem bothered though. Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stalin. Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stalin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Stalin is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks. #T1# Stalin avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stalin or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad. Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Morgan misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Stalin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Morgan throws a right and a left that Stalin avoids nicely. Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan is looking to slow Stalin down with leg kicks. Stalin slips a jab from Morgan. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss. Morgan misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stalin.#T2# Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalin throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Stalin throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stalin cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg. Stalin lands with a right hand. Morgan scores with a jab to the body. Stalin misses with a wild body shot. Morgan misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Stalin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Stalin moves out of range easily. Stalin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stalin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Morgan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalin rather than just go for the knockout. Morgan misses with a body shot.
#TD# Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stalin advances position into side control!#T3# Morgan prevents Stalin from improving position. Stalin throwing shots but missing, from side control. Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Morgan has Stalin pulled in close to control his posture. Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stalin is one step ahead there. #SUB# Stalin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Morgan keeping moving, preventing Stalin from controlling successfully. Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Stalin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Stalin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morgan! #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Morgan dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##KD2# Oooooh!!! Morgan has knocked Stalin down with a huge combo! Morgan steps away and waves a wobbly Stalin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Stalin is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Broseph Stalin has been cut. Stalin throws a nice outside leg kick. Morgan jabs at Stalin's body. Morgan checks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan. #KD2# Morgan lands a big head kick that sends Stalin tumbling to the mat! Morgan takes a step backwards and waves Stalin back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Stalin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morgan throws a head kick but Stalin moves out of range.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan throws a quick head kick that knocks Stalin silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Morgan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Morgan! A very excited looking Simon Morgan 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.
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Event:
GAMT 59 Kane v McDonnell
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1# Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Toboggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the ropes. Toboggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan tries to break free but Toboggan pushes him back against the ropes. Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Toboggan has the dominant position. Toboggan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan is trying to break free.#BC2# Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toboggan avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Toboggan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toboggan blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Toboggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan swings for the body but Toboggan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toboggan moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Toboggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan works over Toboggan's head and body with a nice combination. Toboggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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!#CL# Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Toboggan has taken the fight into the clinch. Morgan looking to slow down the pace here.#T1# Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Toboggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Toboggan moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off. Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Toboggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the ropes. Morgan taking a breather. A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Morgan looking to stall.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toboggan is keeping busy. Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toboggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toboggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Toboggan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Toboggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Morgan tries a body shot but Toboggan blocks it.
Toboggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. #BC2# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Toboggan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination. Morgan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Toboggan looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range. Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Toboggan clinches with his opponent.
Toboggan throws a head punch that misses. Toboggan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Toboggan has the dominant position. Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mantis Toboggan will probably get the nod. 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# Toboggan wants to clinch.#CL# Toboggan rushes Morgan and presses him up against the ropes. Morgan is trying to break free. Still in the clinch, Toboggan scores with a nice short uppercut. Toboggan misses with a hook from the clinch. Morgan tries to circle away but Toboggan has him pinned against the ropes. Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Toboggan keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toboggan scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Toboggan wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance. Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Toboggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Toboggan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Morgan misses with the combination.
#T1# Morgan throws a low kick but Toboggan avoids it. Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toboggan on the side of the head. #CL# Toboggan rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Toboggan scores with a shoulder strike. Morgan takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Toboggan scores with a nice short uppercut. Toboggan managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Toboggan has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Toboggan tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Toboggan back against the ropes. #BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Toboggan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan is looking to slow Toboggan down with leg kicks. Toboggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick. Toboggan is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Toboggan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morgan misses with a double jab.
#T2# Toboggan slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Morgan connects with a high kick. Toboggan tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range. Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw. Morgan looks to land a right hand but Toboggan moved out of range. Morgan tries to bum rush Toboggan with a series of wild strikes but Toboggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Toboggan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Toboggan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Morgan is breathing heavily. Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Toboggan takes one on the button. Toboggan moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.#CL# Toboggan takes the fight into the clinch. Toboggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan. Mantis Toboggan has scored more points in the clinch so far. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A head punch on the inside from Toboggan fails to land. Toboggan looking to stall.
Toboggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Morgan throws a series of punches but Toboggan moves out of range. Toboggan misses with a wild body shot. Toboggan ducks under a wild hook from Morgan. Toboggan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Toboggan there.#CUT# It looks like Simon Morgan has been cut. Toboggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morgan throws a counter combo.#KD2# Morgan scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Toboggan to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC2# Toboggan is rocked! 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 connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Toboggan out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Morgan! Simon Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#67 Romero vs Makaaja
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1# Coach throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it. Coach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Coach's knee but Coach avoids it well. Coach throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Coach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot. Coach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2# Morgan lands a big head kick that sends Coach tumbling to the mat! Morgan takes a step backwards and waves Coach back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Coach is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Head Coach has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oh Coach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan throws a head kick that misses. OH! Coach has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Morgan smells blood and charges in for the finish! Morgan unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Coach sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Morgan! Our winner, Simon 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.
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Event:
DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Morgan misses. Fredriksson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Morgan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fredriksson back to the cage. Morgan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Fredriksson avoids it. Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredriksson circles away quickly and effectively. Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top. Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan. Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fredriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fredriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Morgan misses with the combination.
Fredriksson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan throws a combination that misses and Fredriksson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fredriksson counters with a stiff right hand. Morgan lands a nice hook to Fredriksson's body. Fredriksson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Morgan looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well. Morgan is breathing heavily. Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance. 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 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan. It seemed like Fredriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan. Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson. Morgan throws a big counter combination but Fredriksson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fredriksson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2# Morgan is rocked! Morgan throws a head kick that misses. Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely. Morgan throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Fredriksson counters with a nice right hand that sends Morgan toppling to the canvas! Morgan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fredriksson finish him?! Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fredriksson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Fredriksson flashes Morgan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Morgan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Morgan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fredriksson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Fredriksson! Fredrik Fredriksson very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. The defeated Simon Morgan had this to say: 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
DUEL#46 Hardy vs Morgan
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Hardy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target. Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws a hook but Morgan blocks it. Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morgan misses with a head kick.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it. Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away. Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan. Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss. Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Morgan misses with a double jab
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. Morgan lands a front kick. Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back. Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy. Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one. Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout. Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely. Hardy 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily. Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardy lands an overhand right. Morgan scores with a push kick.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Hardy stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hardy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan. Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Morgan looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away. Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan. Morgan misses with a right hand and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hardy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3# A big left from Hardy misses. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily. Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range. Hardy walks into a jab. Hardy works the jab nicely. A jab from Hardy misses. Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot. A punch combination from Morgan misses. A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride. A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan. Morgan misses with a hook
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.#ROC# Morgan is rocked! Hardy thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him? Hardy throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Hardy dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Hardy! Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title! Simon Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
DUEL#39 Silver vs Hell
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1# Morgan thuds a left hand into Loko's body. Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loko on the side of the head. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Morgan has knocked Loko down with a huge combo! Morgan steps away and waves a wobbly Loko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Loko is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan throws a quick head kick that knocks Loko silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Morgan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Morgan! Simon Morgan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marshall to score an easy takedown into full guard. Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marshall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Marshall preventing the sweep. Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. #REVB# Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morgan wants to sweep but no luck. Marshall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall stops Morgan from standing up. Marshall stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Marshall wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Morgan is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Marshall trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Marshall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him. Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body. Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head. Morgan controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've been hearing that Marshall has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Marshall is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Morgan is trying to break free. Marshall taking a breather. Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marshall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morgan to keep the fight standing. Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a right hand. Morgan takes a shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marshall throws a big shot that misses. Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively. Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Marshall backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Marshall manages to avoid it all.#T3# Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Marshall gets the takedown into side control. Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Marshall scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB# Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Morgan is defending well. Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marshall trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan struggling a bit here. Marshall working the ground and pound. #T4# Marshall cracks Morgan with a big elbow. Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action! Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position. Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marshall is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marshall lands a nice forearm strike. You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Morgan desperately trying to maintain half guard. Morgan trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan slips under a jab from Marshall. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Morgan throws a wild body kick that Marshall sees coming a mile off. Morgan misses with a body kick. Marshall misses with a looping right. Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch. Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Marshall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab. Marshall takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Morgan. The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marshall missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Morgan moves out of range as Marshall strikes. Morgan swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Morgan moves away from the strike by Marshall. Morgan keeps Marshall at a distance using the push kick. Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Marshall. Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall. Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far. Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it. Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket. Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around? Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot. Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall. Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall. A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride. A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Morgan misses. Morgan looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marshall throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range. Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2# Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A left lands for Marshall. Marshall throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. Morgan misses with a hook. Marshall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it. Morgan tries to land a body kick and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morgan misses with a straight left. Marshall misses with a straight left. Marshall blocks the body kick.
Marshall misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand. Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgan misses with a straight left. Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Marshall throws a big elbow that misses. Morgan wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it. Marshall lands a couple of digs.#T3# Marshall throws a big elbow that misses. Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Morgan wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment. Mason Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Marshall cracks Morgan with a solid left hand. Marshall wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morgan is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up. 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.#T4# Marshall is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Morgan keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass. Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Morgan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marshall is now in half guard. Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Marshall is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Marshall is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall. Morgan pushes Marshall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marshall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control. Marshall working the head with strikes. Marshall working away. Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. Marshall throwing shots but missing, from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Morgan is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB# Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there. Morgan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Marshall working the head with strikes. Marshall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Marshall working away. Marshall working the head with strikes. Marshall wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. Marshall lands some shots froms side control. Morgan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2# Morgan wants to control but Marshall postures up. Marshall lands a nice forearm strike. Morgan is looking for a sweep. Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well. Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB# Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Morgan is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2# Morgan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Morgan misses with a straight left. Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss! Marshall throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Marshall scores with a jab.#T4# Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Marshall in the body. Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan lands with an overhand left. Morgan moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab. A swing and a miss from Marshall. Marshall 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Marshall's defenses. Morgan misses with a low kick.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morgan looks to land a combination. Marshall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marshall throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range. A big left from Marshall misses. Morgan counters with a body kick. Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Marshall lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range. Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall! Mason Marshall looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I don't care who wins the title fight next week. I'm coming for, and going to take that belt. '. Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Morgan misses with a body shot.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away. Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook. Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head. Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss! Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage! Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.#T1# Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it. Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Morgan. Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rutten misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Rutten throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away. Rutten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan. Rutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A low kick from Rutten misses and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet. Morgan looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well. Rutten thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick. Rutten blocks a head kick by Morgan.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan checks a low kick from Rutten. A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick. Rutten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan. Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rutten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rutten moves out of range of the body kick. Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming. As Rutten looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Rutten just gets out of the way. Morgan moves out of range of the strikes. Rutten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Morgan thumps Rutten with a low kick. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy. Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Morgan swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Morgan. Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot. Rutten is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs. Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Rutten misses with a leg kick enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Rutten misses with a straight right. Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter. Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily. Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Rutten. Morgan lands with a cross. Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rutten eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Morgan blocks a leg kick. Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts. Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten 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# Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rutten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Morgan lands a jab-cross combination. Rutten lands a jab. Morgan 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. Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan misses with a body kick. Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf. Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Morgan throws a big counter combination but Rutten scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1# Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab. Morgan blocks a jab. Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick. Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten. Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there. Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rutten misses with a double jab
letting Morgan counter with a right hand. Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten. Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Rutten wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance. Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter. Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Rutten lands with a nice body punch. Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy. Rutten is looking to score with low kicks. Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch. Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.#T3# Morgan moves out of range as Rutten strikes. Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Rutten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Morgan does no damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy. Rutten throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range. Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
#T4# Morgan misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body. Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch. And Morgan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutten blocks it. Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten. Rutten throws a counter combo. Morgan misses the shot to the body. Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rutten feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down. Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rutten lands a jab to the head.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it. Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morgan tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rutten throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range. Morgan slips a jab from Rutten. Rutten dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely. Rutten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Rutten throws a hook but Morgan blocks it. Rutten throws a big shot that misses. Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan connects with a solid leg kick. Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Morgan throws a leg kick and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away. Rutten looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely. Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked and Morgan counters with a left to the body. Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it. Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily. Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot. Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target. Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Rutten misses. Morgan throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T2# Rutten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range. Morgan swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab. Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An inside leg kick from Rutten misses. Morgan defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand. Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges. Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten. No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Rutten thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily. A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target. Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body. Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss! Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand. Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range. Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Morgan slips under a jab from Rutten. Rutten 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. A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rutten walks into a straight right hand from Morgan. Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss. Rutten scores with a nice head shot. Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan works Rutten's body with a nice hook. Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan. Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rutten avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well. Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Simon Morgan. Well Rutten 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten! A very excited looking Bas Rutten 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. In defeat, Simon Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Manres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Manres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.#SUB2# Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manres defends it easily. Manres looking to pass the guard. Manres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Morgan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #T1# Manres trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manres's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Manres wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Manres landing with the ground and pound. Manres postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow. Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Morgan being controlled here, momentarily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Manres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Manres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Manres works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard. Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Morgan looking to control.
Manres looking to pass the guard. Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Morgan wants to sweep here but Manres controlling him for the moment. Manres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Manres keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Manres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Morgan is looking to stand up but Manres isn't so interested in that idea. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Manres wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Manres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morgan wants to get up but he can't break Manres's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4# Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manres is keeping the position for now. Manres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Manres pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Manres is in guard.#REVR# Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manres is one step ahead there. Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Manres is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Manres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Manres shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. A combination from Manres does no damage. Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Manres. Manres gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manres throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely. Manres blocks a head kick by Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan. #T1# Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Manres avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Manres clinches. Manres is trying to pull guard but Morgan has him pressed against the ropes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Manres on that attempt. Manres doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
#T2# Manres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manres somewhat. Manres slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Manres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ludwig Manres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Manres does a little dance to reset his feet. Manres misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Manres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crunch! Morgan slams his shin into Manres's torso. Manres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manres off to one side. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manres at a distance.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Manres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Manres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morgan looks to land a combination. Manres sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4# Manres shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy. Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manres at a distance.
Manres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes. Morgan lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Manres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Manres looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss. Manres tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Morgan stuffs the takedown. Morgan throws a counter combo. Manres needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there. Manres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manres gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Morgan. Manres appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Morgan connects with an inside leg kick. Manres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manres circles away quickly and effectively. Manres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manres. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morgan digs a good body shot into Manres's ribs. Manres lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Manres moves out of range. Manres throws a big counter combination but Morgan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Manres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# Morgan stuffs the takedown. Manres drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Morgan throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease. Manres is looking to counter punch. Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan throws a leg kick that misses. Manres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manres rather than just go for the knockout. Manres shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Manres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3# Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss. Manres attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away. Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manres blocks a jab. It looked like Manres was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Morgan checks a leg kick nicely. A head kick misses from Morgan. As Morgan tries to get set, Manres tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt. Morgan throws a body punch but Manres moves out of range. Manres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.#T4# Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Manres on that attempt. Morgan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simon Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss. Manres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Morgan digs a good body shot into Manres's ribs. Manres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan jabs at Manres's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Simon Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Morgan! Simon Morgan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fish lands a body shot.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fish lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan. Fish is looking to control Morgan's arms but Morgan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fish has his back to the ropes. #BC# Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jab by Fish. Fish throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Morgan throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range. Fish throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.#CL2# Fish closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the ropes. Morgan tries to break the clinch but Fish is controlling the position. Fish is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1##BC2# Fish manages to break the clinch.
Morgan blocks a jab. Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fish misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Fish instigates a clinch. #BC2# Fish breaks the clinch.
Fish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan. Fish misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a nice body kick.
Fish dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs. Fish lands a nice looking body kick. Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fish.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Fish. Fish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Fish ends up having to push Morgan into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Fish swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow Morgan down. Fish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Morgan leaves Fish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Morgan is looking for a counter combo. The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though. That kick from Fish tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Fish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
#T3# Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one. Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily. Morgan cracks Fish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot. Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fish is looking to clinch. Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Fish ends up having to push Morgan into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Fish looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way. Simon Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Paul Fish. Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Fish looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way. Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fish shapes to counter with a head kick. Fish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though. #T4# Morgan swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. Fish misses with an uppercut. Fish throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fish takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses. Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fish explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fish tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fish cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg. The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fish wants to clinch. Fish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice shot by Fish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fish throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily. Fish tries to clinch up. Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Fish throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fish. Fish tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance. Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter. Fish has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jon Paul Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish. Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick. Fish is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Some wild striking there from Fish.
#CL2# Fish pushes Morgan up against the ropes in a clinch. Fish tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body. Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards. Morgan lands a body punch. #BC# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish. Fish tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fish slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range as Fish throws a body kick.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fish misses with a body kick. Fish tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fish scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one. Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fish. That one must have hurt. Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fish throws a half hearted mid kick. Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Morgan swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Morgan. Fish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2# Fish pushes Morgan up against the ropes in a clinch. Morgan tries to break free but Fish pushes him back against the ropes. Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fish has him pressed against the ropes. Morgan tries to break free but Fish pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2# Fish tightens his grip and picks Morgan up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgan manages to land in guard. Fish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Morgan wants to sweep but no luck. Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fish preventing the sweep. #T4# Fish controls from within his opponent's guard. Fish is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through. Morgan gets back to full guard.
Morgan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#ES# Morgan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fish off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Fish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well. Fish scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fish throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease. Morgan missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Morgan tries to land a front kick but Fish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Fish scores with a leg kick.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Fish. Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing. Fish wants to land a leg kick but Morgan is out of range. Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Fish's belly button to the back. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish. Morgan is looking to counter with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fish throws a head kick that misses. Morgan is looking to counter punch. Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Morgan moves out of range of the body kick. Morgan is looking for a counter combo.#TD2# Fish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Fish persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1# Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Fish sits in half guard. Morgan is trying to stand back up but Fish is controlling him
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fish is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Fish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work. Fish is stalling here. Morgan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fish seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morgan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Fish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jon Paul Fish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Fish keeping control of the position. Morgan trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away. Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Morgan is pressing down on Fish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fish is holding on for now. Morgan slows the pace down in half guard. Fish trying to control here.
#T3# Morgan tries to stand and escape but Fish is controlling the position. Morgan is thwarting Fish's attempts to control the position. Morgan is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer. Fish is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# 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. Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Fish darts in and clinches Morgan up against the ropes. Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fish has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Morgan can't break the clinch.
#BC# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morgan defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand. Jab from Fish. 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. Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morgan moves out of range of the body kick. As Fish looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way. That kick from Fish tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2# Fish drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jon Paul Fish. I've got Fish 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Paul Fish! A pretty intense looking Jon Paul Fish took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mercer blocks a leg kick. Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan. Mercer throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. Mercer misses with a looping left. Mercer backing away here, and Morgan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A lazy body kick from Mercer and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Morgan down. Mercer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Morgan looks winded! Mercer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mercer checks a leg kick. Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Mercer.
#T1# 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?
Mercer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mercer, right into the meat.
Mercer scores with a kick to the body.
Mercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Morgan blocks a leg kick. Mercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mercer throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it. Morgan checks a low kick from Mercer. Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan. Mercer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Morgan blocks a head kick by Mercer.
#CL# Mercer pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch. Mercer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Nice body punch from Mercer - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Mercer.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Mercer scores with a nice short uppercut. Morgan's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morgan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mercer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Mercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mercer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mercer digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank. Morgan blocking some punches.
Mercer scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head. Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer cracks Morgan with a nice body shot. Mercer lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Mercer. Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mercer lands a left hand.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC# Morgan is rocked! Morgan takes a shot to the head. Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him? Mercer lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercer.
#BC# Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mercer scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3# Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mercer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL# Mercer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan wants to break free but Mercer has control.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike. Mercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mercer lands a big right hand that drops Morgan! The killer instinct kicks in and Mercer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mercer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Mercer! Our winner, Alex Mercer, 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. Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Adams V.S. Williams
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Corrida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corrida throws a leg kick and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick. Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Corrida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it. Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Corrida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Corrida punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch. Corrida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan scores with a nice strike. Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick. Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corrida. Corrida obviously looking to wear him down.
Corrida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Corrida settles back down. Corrida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Corrida 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. Corrida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corrida staying out of range there. Corrida flicks out a counter leg kick but Morgan steps away. Morgan misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Nice shot by Morgan. Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corrida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away. Morgan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corrida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Corrida. Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Morgan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Corrida takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses. Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter. Morgan throws a combination that misses and Corrida counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Corrida motions for Morgan to come forward. Corrida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Corrida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corrida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan thuds a left hand into Corrida's body. Corrida thuds a left hand into Morgan's body. Morgan lands the left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Corrida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Morgan kicks off Corrida and gets to his feet. Corrida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morgan rather than just go for the knockout. Morgan throws the left hand but Corrida avoids the punch easily. Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Corrida loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch. Morgan checks a leg kick. Corrida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3# Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Corrida catches Morgan right on the button with a cross. Corrida takes one to the chin there. Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Corrida misses with a leg kick. Morgan tried to counter with a leg kick but Corrida avoided it. Corrida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Corrida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range. Corrida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corrida.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corrida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A solid leg kick lands there for Corrida.
#T4# Corrida throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it. An inside leg kick from Corrida misses. Corrida scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one. 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! Corrida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Simon Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida. Morgan looks to land a left hand but Corrida moved out of range nicely. Corrida flicks out a counter leg kick but Morgan steps away. Corrida throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it. Corrida tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Corrida shoots and misses and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Corrida off balance momentarily. Nice defenses there by Corrida. Corrida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Corrida with a lazy takedown attempt and Morgan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Morgan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Corrida takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Corrida. Corrida misses with a straight right. Corrida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut. Corrida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Corrida just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMorgan. Morgan lands an overhand right. Corrida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corrida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corrida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Corrida. Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corrida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily. Corrida cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg. Corrida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1# Corrida throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Corrida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Corrida throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. Corrida misses with a straight right. Corrida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morgan misses with a looping right. Corrida tries a quick counter leg kick but Morgan is wise to it. Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Corrida off balance momentarily. A low kick from Corrida misses and Morgan counters with a low kick, right behind Corrida 's knee. No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corrida swings away with a leg kick that misses. It looked like Morgan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A leg kick checked by Morgan. Corrida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# Corrida cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Corrida misses the body punch and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corrida, right into the meat.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corrida. Corrida needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there. Corrida swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo. Corrida misses with a low kick.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Corrida throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot. Morgan misses with a low kick.
Corrida lands with a good body shot.#T3# Corrida throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range. Simon Morgan is winning the standup battle so far. Donk. Morgan catches Corrida right on the button with a cross. Corrida misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back. Corrida is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs. Corrida scores with a shot to the body.
Corrida throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corrida checks a leg kick nicely. A thudding body kick lands there by Morgan!
Corrida misses the shot to the body. Corrida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Corrida avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corrida. Morgan throws a series of punches but Corrida avoids them all with ease. Morgan throws a wild body kick that Corrida sees coming a mile off. Corrida throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corrida looks like he wants to counter punch here. Corrida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well. Morgan looks to land a right hand but Corrida moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Corrida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Corrida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Morgan counter with a right hand. Corrida throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it. Morgan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Corrida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Morgan dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Corrida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corrida throws out the jab. Corrida misses with a head kick.
Corrida throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Corrida throws a lazy body kick and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Morgan misses with a head kick.
Corrida avoids the head kick by Morgan.
A good leg kick by Morgan. Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corrida swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it. Morgan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Corrida throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A low kick from Corrida misses and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corrida's knee momentarily. Corrida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Corrida digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick. Corrida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Corrida throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Morgan staying out of range there. Morgan is looking to counter punch. Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corrida. A combination from Morgan does no damage. Corrida is looking to land body kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
A low kick from Corrida is predictable there and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Corrida shrugs it off. Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corrida can do to turn this around? Corrida cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2# Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Juan Corrida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the body from Corrida misses and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Morgan scores with a jab to the body. Morgan throws a combination. Corrida tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Corrida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morgan throws a series of punches but Corrida avoids them all with ease. Corrida misses with a body punch
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo. Corrida misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Corrida tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Morgan is looking for a counter combo. Corrida tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it. Morgan throws a counter high kick but Corrida was just alert enough to avoid it. Corrida throws a lazy body kick and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Corrida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Corrida throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it. Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corrida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Corrida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range. Corrida cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg. Morgan scores with a kick to the midsection. Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely. Corrida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Corrida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4# Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corrida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Morgan connects with a single shot there. Corrida scores with a hook. Corrida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corrida with a jab. Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Corrida. Corrida feints a counter leg kick. Morgan looks to land a right hand but Corrida moved out of range. Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Corrida throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot. Corrida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Simon Morgan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Morgan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Morgan! A relieved looking Simon Morgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SP-ICON:WW Tournament Rd.2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Vick moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
#TD2# Vick gets a double leg takedown into Morgan's guard.#SUB2# Vick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Vick looking to pass the guard. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Vick is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Vick drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vick as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Morgan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vick! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gray Vick! A very excited looking Gray Vick 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. Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
SP-ICON-WW Tournament Rd.1
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cabrillo misses with a looping left. Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan. Cabrillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A nice combination there by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range. Sloppy strikes from Cabrillo. Those never looked like landing. Cabrillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabrillo's sensitive parts. Morgan takes a swing at Cabrillo's ribcage but misses. Cabrillo looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Juan Cabrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Cabrillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Morgan sneaks out the side door and pushes Cabrillo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2# Cabrillo clinches. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrillo. Cabrillo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cabrillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan is trying to push Cabrillo away but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Morgan blocking some punches.
#BC# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan misses with a hook. Cabrillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Morgan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2# Cabrillo drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Cabrillo. #BC# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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! Cabrillo throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan. #T2# Cabrillo misses with a hook. Cabrillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively. Cabrillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away. Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan. Cabrillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand. Cabrillo throws a one two combo.
Cabrillo 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. Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Morgan defending well as Cabrillo loads up on a big left hand. Cabrillo with a jab.#T3# Cabrillo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrillo is just out of range. Cabrillo ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan. Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan. Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2# Cabrillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard. Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cabrillo throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely. Morgan wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Cabrillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Cabrillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan. Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense. A combination from Cabrillo does no damage. Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrillo. Nice jab there from Morgan. Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrillo is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Cabrillo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cabrillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Horrible takedown attempt by Cabrillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrillo moves away. Cabrillo wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side and Morgan counters with a straight right hand. Cabrillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan. Morgan throws a body shot but no joy. No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabrillo. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Cabrillo blocks a leg kick. Morgan swings for the body but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo with a nice cross. Cabrillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morgan misses with a body shot.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Cabrillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan. Cabrillo unleashes a big counter combination but Morgan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Cabrillo darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.#BC# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabrillo misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Cabrillo.#T2# Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrillo manages to avoid it. Cabrillo tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. As Cabrillo backs away, Morgan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Simon Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Cabrillo. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Cabrillo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Cabrillo tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrillo lands a head shot. Cabrillo on the wrong end of a nice hook. Morgan is looking to wear down Cabrillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Morgan tries to bum rush Cabrillo with a series of wild strikes but Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cabrillo misses with the combination.
Morgan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrillo just manages to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cabrillo eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3# Cabrillo moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cabrillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Cabrillo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ground and pound from Cabrillo. Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrillo is working away from the top position though. Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Morgan taking some punishment here, with Cabrillo in his half guard. Morgan tries to kick Cabrillo off but Cabrillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabrillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# Morgan pushes Cabrillo off looking to stand but Cabrillo dives back in and keeps control.
Cabrillo drops an elbow to the side of Morgan's head. Cabrillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cabrillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Morgan punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morgan trying to control but Cabrillo postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morgan tries to bum rush Cabrillo with a series of wild strikes but Cabrillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cabrillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A head kick misses from Morgan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrillo tries to land a body kick and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Cabrillo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Cabrillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard. Cabrillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES# Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cabrillo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Cabrillo. Morgan tries to circle away but Cabrillo has him pinned against the cage. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Cabrillo keeps him there for the moment. Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Cabrillo keeps him there for the moment. Cabrillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrillo misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Cabrillo. Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrillo has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrillo. Cabrillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morgan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cabrillo can turn it around. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrillo. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrillo. Cabrillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morgan tries to circle away but Cabrillo has him pinned against the cage. Cabrillo can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Cabrillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cabrillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch. Juan Cabrillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cabrillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrillo has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cabrillo pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cabrillo is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Cabrillo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Morgan breaks the clinch.
Cabrillo wants to clinch.#T2##CL2# Cabrillo has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head. Morgan tries to break free but Cabrillo pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Juan Cabrillo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Cabrillo moves out of range. Cabrillo lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A cross from Cabrillo lands. 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! Cabrillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cabrillo lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# Cabrillo connects with a single shot there. Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrillo. Cabrillo tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance. Cabrillo lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Cabrillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Juan Cabrillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cabrillo works the jab nicely. Cabrillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Cabrillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big left from Cabrillo misses. Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though. Cabrillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4# Cabrillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan. Morgan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Cabrillo misses with a hook
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cabrillo jabbing away but nothing is landing. That kick from Morgan tenderised Cabrillo's leg. Cabrillo is trying to keep his angry face on. Cabrillo throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it. Cabrillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Cabrillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Cabrillo is dominant here and he's now got Morgan's back! Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cabrillo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Cabrillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cabrillo 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Cabrillo! In his post fight interview, Juan Cabrillo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Simon Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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