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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO5-
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghost. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Ghost ducks down to avoid it.
As Morgan tries to get set, Ghost tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt.
Ghost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Ghost checks it #CL#
and Ghost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghost digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Ghost blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Ghost tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Ghost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan throws a leg kick #CL#
and Ghost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ghost.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Ghost blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Ghost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgan.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Morgan is trying to push Ghost away but Ghost has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Ghost controls the action.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghosts head. #BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Ghost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Ghost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Ghost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Ghost avoids it with no problem.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Ghost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morgan manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghost in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ghost throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Ghost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ghost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ghost.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Morgan blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ghost lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghost's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Ghost scores with a hook to the body.
Ghost tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Morgan.
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 Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Morgan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Ghost.
Morgan misses the jab.
Ghost throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Ghost avoids it with no problem.
Andrew Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghost lands a nice looking body kick.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ghost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghost scores with a kick to the body.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ghost tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Ghost off balance momentarily.#T2#
Ghost blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghost slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Ghost didn't see that one coming.
Ghost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Ghost connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghost punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ghost's sensitive parts. #T3#
Ghost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Ghost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ghost tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Ghost tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Ghost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghost tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Ghost back against the ropes.
Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
Ghost tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Ghost.
#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghost throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
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 Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Ghost's shoulder, as Ghost tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Ghost takes one to the chin there.
Ghost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Ghost jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Ghost
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Ghost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ghost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghost blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Morgan gets tackled into the ropes by Ghost. Ghost maintains the clinch.
Ghost working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Ghost lands a right hand. #BC2#
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Ghost counters with a straight right hand.
Ghost scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Ghost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Ghost tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghost misses its target.
Ghost slips under a jab from Morgan.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Ghost throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Ghost loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Ghost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Ghost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost checks a leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ghost scores with a body shot.
Ghost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Ghost.
Ghost works Morgan's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Ghost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghost lands a slapping body shot.
Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Ghost jabs at Morgan's body.
Ghost checks the leg kick.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Morgan throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
Morgan throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost lands a body shot.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.#T4#
Ghost looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Ghost.
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 thumps Ghost with a low kick.
Ghost's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghost wants to clinch.
Ghost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Ghost scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghost wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ghost works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Ghost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Ghost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghost tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan lands a jab.
Ghost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Ghost saw that one coming.#CL#
Ghost pushes Morgan up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ghost - that landed with a thud.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghost tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Ghost back against the ropes.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the ropes.
Morgan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ghost.
Ghost throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghost.
Hifives Ghost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghost.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ghost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Ghost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Morgan throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghost misses the target.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Ghost.
Ghost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghost slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Morgan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ghost counter with a right hand.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Ghost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan. #T4#
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Ghost's leg but Ghost calmly moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan throws a big counter head kick but Ghost avoids it with no problem.
Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghost misses with a body kick.
Ghost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost had his way with Andrew Morgan in that round.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghost lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Ghost.
Ghost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghost slips a straight right by Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Ghost misses.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Morgan misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Ghost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ghost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghost thumps Morgan with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Ghost. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Morgan throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Ghost.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghost lands a jab to the head.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Ghost catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
Andrew Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morgan blocks a head kick by Ghost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Ghost.
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
Morgan tries to work over Ghost's front leg with a kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ghost counters with a nice body kick.
Ghost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghost lands a body shot.
A head kick by Ghost misses
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Ghost backing up. Ghost nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Morgan misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Ghost throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Ghost punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ghost.
Hifives Ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Ghost tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Ghost moved out of range.
Morgan catches Ghost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Ghost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Ghost.
Ghost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghost - that will leave a mark!
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Ghost.
A shot to the liver by Ghost. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Ghost tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan cracks Ghost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hifives Ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghost 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hifives Ghost!
Andrew Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Deangelo Flagg (ranked 16462 p4p, 657 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 2871 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg comes to the cage accompanied by What Its Like. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Deangelo Flagg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flagg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Flagg on that attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morgan enables Flagg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morgan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flagg (2) vs (0) Morgan
Flagg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Flagg preventing the sweep.
Flagg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flagg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Flagg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flagg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morgan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Deangelo Flagg!
A relieved looking Deangelo Flagg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Andrew Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '. |
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Morgan feints a jab promting Gonzalez to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzalez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Morgan.#T1#
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a low kick. #CL#
Gonzalez rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Morgan has picked Gonzalez up - he's going for a ride! Morgan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Gonzalez wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Morgan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gonzalez controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.#KD#
Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez 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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
As Morgan backs away, Gonzalez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gonzalez closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Morgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Morgan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gonzalez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Morgan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Miguel Gonzalez spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be Back'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Morgan cracks Showtime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Showtime wants to clinch
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Showtime throws a shot to the body.
Showtime gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Showtime wants to clinch.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Showtime has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan is working for takedown but Showtime is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Showtime pulls Morgan into guard.
Showtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Showtime, not yet. #SU2#
Morgan gets to his feet - Showtime follows without any prompting.
Morgan punishes Showtime's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Showtime moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Showtime saw that one coming.
Showtime uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
Morgan avoids the body shot from Showtime.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Showtime tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Showtime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Showtime slips a jab from Morgan.
The fighters circle, before Morgan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Showtime's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morgan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Andrew Morgan!
A relieved looking Andrew 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:
Madness MMA Clown Caos 6
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taggart digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Taggart connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Taggart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taggart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range as Taggart strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan feints a jab promting Taggart to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taggart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Taggart slips under a jab from Morgan.
Taggart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taggart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taggart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taggart misses with a hook.
Taggart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Taggart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Taggart avoids nicely.
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taggart slips under a jab.
Taggart lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.#T2#
Taggart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrew Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taggart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan blocks a head kick by Taggart.
Morgan cracks Taggart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taggart moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taggart.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taggart throws out the jab.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan cracks the inside of Taggart's front leg.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taggart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taggart can pounce on him.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taggart, right into the meat.
Taggart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taggart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan with a jab.
Taggart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Taggart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morgan jabs at Taggart's body.
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.
Taggart just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taggart.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taggart misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Taggart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taggart.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Taggart.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taggart can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Taggart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Taggart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taggart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Taggart thinks about the counter body kick.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taggart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taggart throws a head kick that half lands.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taggart.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taggart.
Taggart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taggart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Taggart throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Taggart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Taggart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taggart.
A combination from Taggart does no damage.
Cole Taggart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taggart misses with a wild body shot.
Taggart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taggart's head backwards.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Taggart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taggart.
Morgan throws a body punch but Taggart moves out of range.
Taggart thows a body kick. Morgan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taggart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taggart connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Taggart does it's job there.
Morgan throws a hook but Taggart blocks it.
Taggart scores with a kick to the body.
Taggart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Taggart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taggart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Taggart's leg but Taggart calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Taggart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taggart misses with a looping right.
Taggart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taggart misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses.
Taggart throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Taggart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Taggart tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan catches Taggart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Taggart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taggart manages to avoid it.
Taggart throws a fast counter high kick but Morgan manages to duck under it in time.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Taggart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Taggart manages to avoid it.
Taggart lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taggart.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Taggart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taggart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taggart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taggart slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Taggart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Taggart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Taggart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan throws a hook but Taggart avoids it easily.
Taggart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taggart throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
Taggart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taggart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Taggart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taggart lands a nice shot to the body.
Taggart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Taggart is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Taggart down.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Taggart seems unphased.
Morgan scores with a jab. Taggart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Taggart blocks the low kick.#T1#
Taggart lands a right hook to the body.
Taggart throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Taggart misses with a looping right.
Taggart takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Taggart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taggart throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Taggart manages to avoid it.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taggart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Taggart lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taggart is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taggart! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taggart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Taggart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taggart.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Taggart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taggart counters with a straight right hand.
Taggart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Taggart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taggart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taggart keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taggart.
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.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taggart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taggart looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming. #T3#
A jab from Morgan misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taggart.
Morgan takes a swing at Taggart's ribcage but misses.
Taggart lands a nice looking body shot.
Taggart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taggart finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan throws a hook but Taggart blocks it.
Cole Taggart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Taggart.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Taggart counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Taggart misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Taggart finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Taggart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Taggart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taggart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Taggart moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taggart connects with the punch.
Taggart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taggart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Taggart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taggart 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Taggart!
Cole Taggart got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Andrew Morgan had this to say: 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Event:
Madness MMA 8: Warrior Spirit
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sigit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
We've been hearing reports that Sigit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sigit looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Sigit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sigit shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Sigit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sigit looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan misses the jab.
Sigit tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Sigit fails with the takedown.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Sigit avoids it with no problem.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Sigit's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sigit.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Sigit seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Sigit tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Morgan staying out of range there.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sigit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Sigit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sigit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Sigit shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigit moves away.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigit is just out of range.
Sigit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sigit defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Sigit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morgan to the ground. Sigit is now in Morgan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES2#
Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sigit has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sigit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sigit postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow. #ES2#
Morgan pushes Sigit off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Sigit connects with a jab.
Morgan misses the jab.
Sigit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick but Sigit moves out of range.
Sigit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sigit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Sigit backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Sigit manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sigit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan is looking to escape.
Sigit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Sigit 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.
Sigit slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.
Sigit prevents Morgan from standing back up.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sigit.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Morgan pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Morgan is not content to let Sigit control the position.
Sigit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Sigit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#ES2#
Morgan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sigit moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Sigit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Sigit's ribs.
Sigit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sigit missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew 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#
Morgan throws a low kick but Sigit avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Sigit on that attempt.
Sigit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigit's head.
Sigit shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sigit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan throws a hook but Sigit avoids it easily.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sigit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sigit scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 is looking to stand up but Sigit isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Morgan pushes Sigit off and gets back to his feet.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sigit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sigit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Sigit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sigit walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan catches Sigit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sigit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sigit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Sigit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sigit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Sigit tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sigit.
Sigit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sigit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sigit moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sigit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sigit drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Morgan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sigit presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Morgan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sigit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Morgan is trying to stick to Sigit's back but Sigit is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sigit.#T4#
Morgan wants to stand but Sigit is controlling the position. #ES2#
Morgan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sigit presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Sigit counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Sigit has hold of Morgan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morgan seems comfortable defending it but Sigit has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morgan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morgan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sigit couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Sigit!
The Sigit retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble The Sigit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Event:
Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tetsuo cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Tetsuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tetsuo lands with a cross.
Tetsuo throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tetsuo dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Tetsuo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morgan sprawls and moves away.
Tetsuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Tetsuo's head but Tetsuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tetsuo.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Tetsuo avoids it with no problem.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Tetsuo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tetsuo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Tetsuo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tetsuo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morgan tries to buck Tetsuo off but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Tetsuo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tetsuo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morgan stops Tetsuo from passing to mount. #T2#
Morgan parries the strikes from Tetsuo easily there. Tetsuo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morgan to escape.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan is trying to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo looks up at the clock and then as Morgan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tetsuo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tetsuo cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tetsuo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morgan is trying to control Tetsuo's posture but Tetsuo avoids it.
Tetsuo wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tetsuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tetsuo stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Tetsuo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment.
Tetsuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetsuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tetsuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan controlling the position.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo with a nice head shot there.
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 Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tetsuo misses the body punch
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws the left hand but Tetsuo avoids the punch easily.
Morgan connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Tetsuo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tetsuo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tetsuo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan catches Tetsuo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tetsuo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Tetsuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tetsuo.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Tetsuo's head back.
Morgan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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 scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Tetsuo is rocked!
Tetsuo swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oh Tetsuo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tetsuo shoots and misses
and Morgan counters with a huge left! Tetsuo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Morgan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tetsuo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Morgan!
A relieved looking Andrew 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:
Death Squad 354:Koko v Morgan
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Koko.
Koko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Koko, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Koko against the ropes but Koko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Morgan gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koko striking off his back but it's not causing Morgan any problems.
Morgan passes Koko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koko is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koko tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
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.#T1#
Koko keeps trying to improve his position.
Koko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koko keeps working.
Morgan works his way into side control.
Koko is trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan scoring with punches and elbows.
Koko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koko is not content to let Morgan control the position. #T2#
Morgan wants to control for a moment but Koko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Koko is holding on to half guard well.
Koko is trying to get back to full guard.
Koko wants to get back to his feet.
Koko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koko tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Koko wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Koko trying to control here.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Koko is having none of it. #SUB#
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgan is trying to control. Koko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koko is trying to stand.
Morgan blocks the strikes from Koko.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Koko.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Koko.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael Koko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koko throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgan.
Koko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Koko misses with a looping left.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koko.
Koko misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Koko lands.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koko tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
Koko looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Koko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koko to the mat! Koko manages to get full guard.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
Morgan advances to half guard.
Koko regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Koko wants to sweep but no luck.
Koko controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Koko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Morgan won't allow Koko to sweep him here.
Koko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koko controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Koko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Koko is defending well.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Morgan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Koko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Morgan!
An out of breath Andrew Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Koko spoke after the fight, saying 'Koko sad.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 350:Jack v Vicenzo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Singh Negi blocks a jab.
Singh Negi slips a jab from Morgan.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Singh Negi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Singh Negi counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh Negi.
Singh Negi slips a jab from Morgan.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh Negi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it. #T1#
Morgan misses with the combination.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Singh Negi's head but Singh Negi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh Negi wants to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch position.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh Negi slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Singh Negi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh Negi moves away.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh Negi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch. #T2#
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh Negi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Singh Negi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Singh Negi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Singh Negi drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Singh Negi gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Singh Negi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Morgan blocks an elbow strike.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Singh Negi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Singh Negi is pressed up against the cage. Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singh Negi down to the mat. Singh Negi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Andrew Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Singh Negi moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head.
Singh Negi working Morgan over with knees to the body.
Singh Negi stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Singh Negi manages to get underhooks.
Morgan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singh Negi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Singh Negi obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh Negi lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
Singh Negi crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Singh Negi. #CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Singh Negi misses with a knee strike.
Singh Negi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morgan's defenses. #CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Singh Negi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan sizes up Singh Negi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kshitij Singh Negi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Kshitij Singh Negi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Singh Negi moves into the clinch.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Singh Negi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kshitij Singh Negi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Negi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Andrew Morgan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh Negi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Singh Negi moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Singh Negi avoids nicely.
Singh Negi tries to counter with a clinch but Morgan shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Singh Negi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh Negi lands a nice knee to the body.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Singh Negi is pressed up against the cage. Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singh Negi down to the mat. Singh Negi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Singh Negi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morgan, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh Negi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Singh Negi 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 looking to counter punch.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh Negi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh Negi wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.#CL2#
Singh Negi takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Singh Negi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Singh Negi prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Singh Negi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Singh Negi gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Singh Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morgan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Singh Negi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singh Negi counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
Singh Negi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh Negi defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Singh Negi closes the distance and clinches.
Singh Negi prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kshitij Singh Negi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kshitij Singh Negi thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Andrew Morgan had this to say: 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Event:
EFFA 175 - PPV
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valdez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Valdez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morgan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Morgan misses with a hook.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Valdez tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Valdez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Valdez tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valdez stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valdez avoids it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Valdez tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Valdez wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
As Valdez looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Valdez just gets out of the way.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
#CL2#
Valdez rushes Morgan and presses him up against the ropes.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez has Morgan pressed against the ropes.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Morgan letting Valdez take a breather here.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdez 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.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Morgan.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Valdez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morgan's defenses.
Valdez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Valdez.
An inside leg kick from Valdez misses.
Valdez jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Morgan is rocked!#CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valdez with a knee to the head.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan misses with some punches.
Valdez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Valdez unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Valdez connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez connects with a knee to the head.
Valdez lands a damaging elbow.
Valdez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the ropes.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valdez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Come on Valdez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Andrew Morgan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Valdez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the ropes.
Valdez lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Morgan.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Valdez lands a good knee to the midsection. Morgan won't want to take too many of those.
Morgan tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Valdez misses with a knee strike.
Valdez misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Valdez missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez 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.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez pushes Morgan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Valdez lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Valdez tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valdez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Valdez misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Valdez misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Valdez wants to clinch.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfonso Valdez!
Alfonso Valdez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'GIVE ME TONG PO! GIVE ME TONG PO! GIVE ME TONG POOOOOOOOOO!'.
The defeated Andrew Morgan had this to say: 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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EFFA 173
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Azhari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azhari lands a body shot.
Morgan connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ebrahim Azhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azhari cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Azhari throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Azhari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azhari takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Azhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
Morgan throws a jab when Azhari was well out of range.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Azhari moved out of range nicely.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Azhari is out of range.
Azhari throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Azhari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
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 misses with a hook.#T1#
Azhari blocks a jab.
Azhari lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Azhari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Azhari ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azhari moves away.
Morgan 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.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azhari ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Azhari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azhari scrambles back to his feet.
Azhari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Azhari throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azhari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan misses with a hook.
That kick from Azhari tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azhari swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azhari is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Azhari misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Azhari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Azhari does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Azhari finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Azhari digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azhari.
Azhari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azhari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azhari throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Azhari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan tries to bum rush Azhari with a series of wild strikes but Azhari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan takes a swing at Azhari's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Azhari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azhari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azhari's corner calls for a 1-2. Azhari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
That kick from Azhari tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Azhari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Azhari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azhari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azhari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azhari misses with a looping left.
Azhari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azhari throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azhari.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Azhari.
Azhari scores with a three punch combo!
Azhari connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Azhari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Azhari misses the target.
A good leg kick by Azhari.
A jab from Morgan misses. #T4#
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Azhari throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Azhari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azhari under the eye.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azhari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azhari throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Azhari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azhari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Azhari swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Azhari avoids it with no problem.
Azhari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebrahim Azhari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
That's time! Azhari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Azhari ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Azhari misses with a left hand
and Morgan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Azhari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Azhari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Azhari.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Azhari.
Nice cross by Azhari.
Morgan with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Azhari.
Azhari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Azhari scores with a leg kick.
Azhari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Azhari misses its intended target. #T1#
Azhari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morgan under the eye.
Azhari connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
It looked like Azhari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Azhari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebrahim Azhari is winning the standup battle so far.
Azhari throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
Azhari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Azhari feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Azhari throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Azhari.
Azhari moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Azhari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azhari jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Azhari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Azhari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Azhari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azhari.
Morgan takes a swing at Azhari's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Morgan scores with a hook.
Azhari misses with the combination.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azhari.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Azhari.
Azhari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azhari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azhari looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Azhari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azhari.
Azhari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azhari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Azhari.
Azhari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Azhari.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azhari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
You can see that Morgan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azhari.
Morgan tries a quick counter leg kick but Azhari is wise to it.
Azhari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan checks a low kick from Azhari.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Azhari misses its intended target.
Morgan takes a swing at Azhari's ribcage but misses.
Morgan throws the left hand but Azhari avoids the punch easily.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Azhari. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Azhari throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Azhari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
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!
Azhari misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Azhari feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Azhari throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azhari moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Azhari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azhari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Andrew Morgan's cut even more.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azhari.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Azhari.
Azhari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azhari tries to work over Morgan's front leg with a kick but Morgan checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azhari.
Azhari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebrahim Azhari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Azhari digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Azhari walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azhari.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Azhari's shoulder, as Azhari tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azhari on the side of the head.
Azhari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azhari misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azhari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Azhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Azhari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Azhari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Azhari moved out of range.
Azhari lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azhari tried to counter with a leg kick but Morgan avoided it.
Azhari moves away from the strike by Morgan. #T1#
Morgan cracks Azhari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azhari misses the shot to the body.
Azhari moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Azhari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azhari scores with a jab.
Azhari lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morgan.
Azhari throws a big shot that misses.
Azhari lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azhari with a jab.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Azhari finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Azhari.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Morgan stuns Azhari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Azhari.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Azhari misses the target.
Azhari misses with a wild body shot.
Azhari throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws a hook but Azhari avoids it easily.
Azhari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Azhari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azhari.
Azhari is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Azhari.
A head kick by Morgan misses
and Azhari counters with a good low kick that Morgan was not able to check.
Azhari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azhari. Azhari obviously looking to wear him down.
Azhari slips a jab from Morgan.
Azhari looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Azhari.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Azhari.
Azhari connects with a body shot.
Azhari slips under a jab from Morgan.
Azhari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Azhari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azhari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Azhari.
Azhari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azhari moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Azhari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azhari feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azhari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Azhari misses the target. #T4#
Azhari dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Azhari connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azhari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azhari throws a right hand that misses
and Azhari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azhari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azhari misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azhari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhari throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azhari tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebrahim Azhari clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Azhari saw that one coming.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azhari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azhari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan misses with a hook. Azhari ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Azhari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azhari slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Azhari's head but Azhari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Azhari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azhari cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Azhari misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Azhari - just one landing.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Azhari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azhari.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Azhari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Azhari 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.
Azhari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Azhari scores with a hook.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Azhari works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Azhari's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan misses with the combination.
#T2#
Azhari tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azhari throws a leg kick
and Azhari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azhari throws out the jab.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azhari.
Azhari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azhari.
Azhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
Azhari lands a head shot.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Azhari's belly button to the back.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Azhari's body. Azhari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Azhari saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Azhari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Azhari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Azhari looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Azhari 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.
Azhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azhari.
Azhari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azhari throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azhari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Azhari is looking to counter punch.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Azhari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morgan's knee momentarily.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azhari manages to avoid it.
Azhari throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Azhari misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.
Azhari cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Azhari takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Azhari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Azhari throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Azhari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan slips a straight right by Azhari.
Azhari throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Azhari tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Azhari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azhari lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ebrahim Azhari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azhari to score with a decent uppercut.
Azhari avoids the body shot from Morgan.
A little feinted left hand from Azhari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azhari. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azhari feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Morgan feints a jab promting Azhari to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Azhari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Azhari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Azhari moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Azhari throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azhari's head backwards.
Azhari throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Azhari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azhari throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azhari.
Azhari throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Azhari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azhari is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Azhari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azhari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azhari blocks a jab.
Azhari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan throws a hook but Azhari avoids it easily.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azhari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Azhari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azhari misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Azhari throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Azhari. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azhari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azhari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azhari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Azhari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Azhari lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan slips a jab from Azhari.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Azhari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Azhari takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Azhari misses with a body shot.
Azhari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azhari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azhari.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Azhari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Azhari 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.
Azhari lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Azhari misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azhari slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Azhari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Azhari throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Azhari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Azhari.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Azhari's ribs.
Morgan misses with a double jab
letting Azhari counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azhari. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebrahim Azhari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azhari misses with a low kick.
Azhari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Andrew Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Morgan misses.
Azhari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azhari lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebrahim Azhari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azhari 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebrahim Azhari!
Ebrahim Azhari retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ebrahim Azhari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Andrew Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Event:
SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muratore doesn't seem phased though.
Muratore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Muratore. Muratore gets slowly back to his feet.
Muratore is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muratore 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 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Morgan backing away here, and Muratore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muratore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
We've been hearing reports that Morgan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Muratore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Muratore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Muratore has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratore working the body and head with strikes.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Muratore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Muratore is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muratore looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.
Morgan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan pushes Muratore away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Muratore gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Muratore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The ground and pound from Muratore seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Muratore scoring with punches and elbows.
Morgan is trying to buck Muratore off.
Muratore wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Muratore 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.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Muratore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Muratore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Muratore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morgan tries to kick Muratore off but Muratore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Morgan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muratore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrew Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Muratore.
Muratore takes one to the chin there.
Morgan swings for the body but Muratore moves out of range.
Muratore wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.
Muratore looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muratore has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Muratore backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muratore circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan cracks Muratore with an open hand slap.
Muratore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muratore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muratore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Muratore is rocked!
Morgan throws a monster overhand right that drops Muratore! Morgan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Morgan!
A very excited looking Andrew 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:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Morgan and Watsz Mawe. Watsz Mawe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Mawe sprawls well.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Mawe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Mawe tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Mawe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mawe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Mawe. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mawe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Mawe shows good takedown defense.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Mawe, which made it look bad.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mawe as he avoids it easily.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mawe swivels and escapes.
Mawe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in but Mawe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mawe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Mawe sprawls well.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Mawe stuffs the takedown.
Mawe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mawe sprawls well. Mawe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mawe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morgan (4) vs (0) Mawe
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.
Mawe tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan wants to control but Mawe is keeping him busy.
Morgan controls the position from side control.
Mawe wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mawe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mawe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Mawe. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (4) vs (4) Mawe
Mawe moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (4) vs (6) Mawe
Mawe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Mawe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mawe looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to hold on but Mawe postures up.
Mawe is working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan frees his head quite easily.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mawe avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mawe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (9) Mawe
Mawe tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Mawe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mawe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Morgan tries to bench press Mawe off him but Mawe keeps the position.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a sweep but Mawe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (4) vs (11) Mawe
Morgan is controlling an arm, preventing Mawe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morgan tries to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mawe controlling his opponent.
Mawe trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back here but Morgan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Mawe has a good base and remains in mount.
Mawe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling Mawe's body position as best he can.
Mawe wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Mawe controlling from the full mount.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mawe pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe controlling the pace for now.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mawe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is pressing down on Mawe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (11) Mawe
Morgan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mawe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mawe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (13) Mawe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (8) vs (13) Mawe
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving.
Mawe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
Mawe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (8) vs (15) Mawe
Mawe wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Mawe is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan is in trouble now - Mawe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (18) Mawe
Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Mawe is having none of it.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Mawe content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mawe prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawe wins on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '. |
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Event:
Death Squad 300:Havoc v Ortiz
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrew Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan scores with a jab.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Alvarez throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Morgan cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Morgan.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan cracks Alvarez's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Alvarez slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Morgan can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Edu Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'wow, just wow...'.
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Event:
Death Squad 295:Kostas v Ortiz
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Zahovic throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
No luck for Zahovic with that takedown attempt.
As Zahovic backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Zahovic manages to avoid it all.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Zahovic.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Zahovic slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Zahovic with an uppercut!#TD#
Morgan tries to sprawl but Zahovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zahovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zahovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Zahovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Morgan kicks off Zahovic and gets to his feet.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Zahovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head.
Zahovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Zahovic persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zahovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan throws a nice head kick!
Morgan lands a jab 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!
Zahovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zahovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zahovic closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Zahovic pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.#T2#
Zahovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zahovic thinking.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Zahovic is out of range.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
letting Zahovic counter with a right hand.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahovic.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Zahovic cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Morgan 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.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.#TD#
Zahovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Morgan pushes Zahovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zahovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Zahovic is working Morgan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zahovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Zahovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Zahovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Zahovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morgan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zahovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zahovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs. #T4#
Zahovic slows the pace down. #SUB#
Zahovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan tries to escape but Zahovic is in control.
Morgan parries the strikes from Zahovic easily there. Zahovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morgan to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Zahovic looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zahovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Zahovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Zahovic moved away.
Zahovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zahovic misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zahovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Zahovic throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zahovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan throws a jab when Zahovic was well out of range.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahovic.
Zahovic scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zahovic throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Zahovic works the jab nicely.
Zahovic dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Zahovic's head and hops out.
Zahovic 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.
Zahovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Morgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zahovic.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zahovic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Zahovic saw that one coming.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Andrew Morgan's cut even more.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Zahovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lunges at Zahovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zahovic's hand.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Zahovic's head back.
Zahovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zahovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zahovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Zahovic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Zahovic.
Morgan throws a jab when Zahovic was well out of range.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zahovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zahovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zahovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#
Zahovic is rocked!
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahovic.
Oh Zahovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zahovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Zahovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Zahovic 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.
Zahovic moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahovic.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zahovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Zahovic persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Zahovic is out of range. #T4#
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahovic cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a hook. Zahovic ducked under it nicely.
Morgan takes a swing at Zahovic's ribcage but misses.
Zahovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahovic fails to land the takedown.
Zahovic takes one on the button.
Zahovic scores with a jab.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Zahovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
That's time! Zahovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Zahovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morgan to the ground. Zahovic is now in Morgan's guard.#ES2#
Morgan pushes Zahovic off and gets back to his feet.
Zahovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahovic.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zahovic fails with the takedown.
Andrew Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Zahovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zahovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zahovic. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan punishes Zahovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zahovic 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 Zahovic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan slips a jab from Zahovic.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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.
Zahovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan cracks Zahovic with an open hand slap.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zahovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zahovic shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
A combination from Zahovic does no damage. #T2#
Zahovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zahovic has time to react.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zahovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zahovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zahovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Zahovic throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Zahovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zahovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zahovic.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zahovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zahovic slips under a jab.
Zahovic 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. Zahovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zlatko Zahovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zahovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zahovic ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Zahovic finds it's target.
Zahovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.#T4#
Zahovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Zahovic throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Zahovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square 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!
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Zahovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Zahovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zahovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Zahovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zahovic.#CUT#
The cut above Andrew Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morgan works over Zahovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrew Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Zlatko Zahovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your fucking clapping? Are you serious.... YOUR SO RUDE! *Starts Crying*'.
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Event:
Death Squad 288:Page v Grimm
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Morgan takes one on the button.
Minor misses with a right hand
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minor slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab when Minor was well out of range.
Morgan punishes Minor's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Minor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Minor counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Minor lands a few punches from side control.
Minor prevents Morgan from escaping the position.
Minor working the ground and pound but Morgan is defending the strikes.
Minor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Midnight MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Minor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Minor trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Morgan's head but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan pushes Minor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Minor trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Minor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minor cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Minor tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor is putting a hurting on Morgan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Minor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Minor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Minor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morgan!#T3#
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Minor with shots to the head and body - Morgan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morgan tries to buck Minor off but he can't manage it.
Minor landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Minor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Minor loaded up on that one.
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Minor lands a big elbow.
Minor with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Morgan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#ES#
Morgan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor blocks a jab.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
It seemed like Minor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan misses the jab.
Minor misses with a low kick.
Minor throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minor misses with a leg kick.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Minor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan jabs Minor right on the nose. Minor blinks but takes it well.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Minor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Minor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minor uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Morgan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1#
Minor unloads with some shots from mount but Morgan bucks and avoids them well.
Minor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morgan is bucking up trying to escape but Minor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Minor punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Minor looking to finish Morgan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morgan!
Minor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Minor loaded up on that one.
Minor lands a nice shot to the head.
Morgan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Minor lands with some strikes.#CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Minor lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#
Andrew Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Andrew Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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