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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin with a poor takedown
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tresean Austin.
Austin tries to clinch up
and Morris counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Austin has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Austin.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austin prevents it.
Austin goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Austin.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Austin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Austin looks to move away, Morris throws a big counter combo but Austin just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Austin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Morris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Austin to get to his feet.
Tresean Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Morris darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Morris into the cage.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Austin looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Morris dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Austin tries to clinch up.
Austin dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Austin tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily#TD#
so Morris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austin trying to control the position.
#SU#
Morris stands and steps away. Austin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Austin darts in looking for a takedown but Morris gets double underhooks and turns Austin into the cage.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Morris forces Austin back against the cage and clinches.
Morris stalling.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austin prevents it.
#TD#
Morris jumps into guard, dragging Austin to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Morris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Austin counters by clinching up.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Morris.
Austin tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morris tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Austin rushes Morris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin lands a left hand.
Morris taking a breather. #T1#
Austin wants a takedown but no success here.
Morris tries to score a body lock takedown but Austin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morris pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Austin manages to pull guard.
Austin wants to sweep here but Morris controlling him for the moment.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Morris has gone for a leg lock! Austin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morris's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Austin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morris! #REVR#
Austin struggling a bit here.#SU#
Morris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Morris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morris wants it to stay on the feet.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tresean Austin.#T3#
Morris tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Morris pushes Austin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Austin.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense.
Morris attempts a counter takedown but Austin avoids it well and moves away.
Morris works Austin's body with a nice hook.
Austin fails with the takedown.
Gregory Morris is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Morris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Morris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Gregory Morris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Morris's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morris goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
Morris shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Austin throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin has his takedown stuffed
and Morris counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morris feints and as Austin raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Austin wants to get back to his feet but Morris passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Austin trying to control but Morris postures up.
Gregory Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Austin is looking to improve his position.
Morris is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Austin manages to get to full guard.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Morris is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him. #SUB2#
Austin working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Morris wants to stand but Austin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Austin looking for a sweep. Not yet Austin, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Austin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morris.
Austin goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Austin pushes Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Austin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Tresean Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tresean Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morris shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Morris is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Morris won't allow it. #T1#
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson stalling.
Morris won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris punching from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Morris is defending well.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Morris is defending well.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morris is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Morris is rocked!
Morris tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Morris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Morris missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson controlling the action here. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morris was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morris's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson stops Morris from standing up.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Morris keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stands and throws Morris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson working away.
Morris trying to control but Jackson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jackson punishes Morris with strikes from the back mount.
Oh Morris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Morris has been cut.
Jackson drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Morris is in real trouble here! Jackson lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Jackson is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Jackson!
Brian Jackson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kenton misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kenton closes the distance and clinches.
Morris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morris tries to work over Kenton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenton blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kenton is defending well for now.#TD2#
Kenton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morris regains guard.
Morris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kenton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kenton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Morris is rocked!
Kenton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Morris's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Kenton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Morris tries to sprawl but Tzuni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morris trying to control but Tzuni postures up.
Morris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tzuni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tzuni content to control rather than advance.
Morris punching from the bottom.
Tzuni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tzuni 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzuni trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Tzuni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Morris is pressing down on Tzuni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Tzuni from controlling successfully.
Tzuni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tzuni preventing the sweep.
Tzuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzuni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tzuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris wants to stand up but Tzuni is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tzuni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morris to the ground. Tzuni is now in Morris's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tzuni trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris striking off his back but it's not causing Tzuni any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzuni sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzuni is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Tzuni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morris is pulling down on Tzuni's head. It's preventing any offense from Tzuni, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Morris is working an open guard so Tzuni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tzuni throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Tzuni shoots in and bounces Morris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tzuni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tzuni trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tzuni wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tzuni distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Morris is adopting a defensive guard.
Tzuni cracks Morris with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzuni is working Morris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morris has a closed guard, preventing Tzuni from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maco Tzuni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tzuni takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Morris pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Morris working for a triangle but Tzuni defends it easily.
Tzuni looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzuni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tzuni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tzuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris is looking to stand up but Tzuni isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tzuni misses with a takedown
and Morris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tzuni lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Morris goes down and covers up as Tzuni starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maco Tzuni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Khalab clinches with his opponent.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Morris lands a body shot.
Khalab lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Morris has been cut.
Morris can't get the takedown.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Morris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Khalab engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalab won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalab postures up.
Morris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalab is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Morris has his foot on Khalab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalab works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalab is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khalab tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range. #CL2#
Khalab darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Khalab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morris is looking to control Khalab's arms but Khalab gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morris has his back to the cage. #TD#
Morris successfully pulls guard.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalab is one step ahead there. #T2#
Morris has his hands on Khalab's head, controlling the position.
Khalab stays in close to Morris's body and controls the position.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Morris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khalab manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Morris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalab's guard. #SUB#
Morris is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Khalab is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Morris as James shoots in.
James is looking to clinch.
It looked like Morris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James .#TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morris on his heels. He'll look to pass Morris's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Morris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
James throws a leg kick #TD#
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James punching from the bottom.
James is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Morris seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead James has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Morris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon James .
Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Morris.
Damon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James looks winded!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Morris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James 's guard.
James is wriggling around but Morris manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
James wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Morris eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to kick Morris off but Morris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
James trying to control here.
#SU#
Morris decides to stand up.
Morris goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Morris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morris misses with the combination.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Morris gets a clinch.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Morris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents Morris from improving his position.
James is breathing heavily.
Morris is positioning himself well to prevent James advancing to mount. #T1#
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morris wants to get back to his feet.
Morris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morris wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Morris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Morris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morris kicks James off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from James as Morris shoots in.
James counters with a body kick.
A big right from James misses.
Morris stalks James and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into James 's face. James staggers backwards, shaken.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Morris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Morris stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Morris darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T3#
Morris effectively controlling the action here.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Morris.
A bit of stalling here from Morris.
Morris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Morris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Morris is now in James 's guard.#ES2#
James has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4##CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris looking for a takedown.
James wants a takedown.
Morris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Morris pulls guard.
Morris wants to control the position but James says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Morris wants to control but James is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Morris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Morris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Morris misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Morris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Morris is now in James 's guard.#T1#
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Morris gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Morris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James wants to get back to his feet but Morris passes into half guard.
#REVB#
James is trying to stand up here but Morris is controlling him well. #T2##SU#
Morris stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James to get to his feet.
Morris lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Morris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James is looking to sweep but instead, Morris has passed into half guard.
James wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SU#
Morris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for James to stand up. #TD#
Morris gets a takedown into half guard.
James scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Morris manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Morris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Morris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Morris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
James tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Morris!
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Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a low kick as Morris jumps back.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Morris avoids the head kick by Jones.
Morris avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
A head kick misses from Jones.
As Jones looks to move away, Morris throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Morris backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Morris has been cut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Morris is avoiding it.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T1#
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.#ROC2#
Morris is rocked!
Morris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Morris throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Jones tries to get set, Morris tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Morris dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Morris avoids the head kick by Jones.
Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is looking to chop away at Morris's legs.
Morris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Morris swinging wildly here.
#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones. #ES#
Morris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense.
Jones leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Morris dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Morris wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Morris trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Jones stands up and beckons Morris to his feet. #T4#
Morris misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones working away.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Morris get back to his feet.
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 Morris misses.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Morris's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones swinging wildly here.
Morris digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Morris is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Morris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Jones thuds his right hand into Morris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throws a low kick but Morris avoids it.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Morris counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Morris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T2#
Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that Morris ducks under and follows up with a left that Morris also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
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!#TD#
Morris drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Morris is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morris passes into side control.
Jones pushes Morris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Morris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Morris tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Morris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Morris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Morris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregory Morris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones stuns Morris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morris eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Morris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Morris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morris blocks a head kick by Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T2#
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morris.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Morris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morris.
Morris tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Morris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Morris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Morris manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to bench press Morris off him but Morris keeps the position.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morris is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Morris wants to take a breather but Jones manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morris.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Morris from standing up.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morris defends it easily.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Morris is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gregory Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Haymax fails with a takedown attempt.
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haymax tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haymax to the ground. Haymax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haymax tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a series of strikes. Haymax will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haymax avoids it really well and circles away.
Haymax is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Haymax on that attempt.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Haymax.
Haymax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morris counters with a series of strikes. Haymax will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Haymax shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haymax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haymax defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Haymax, which made it look bad.
Haymax throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morris counters with a one-two to the body.
Haymax looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
Morris is looking for a counter combo.
Haymax shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Haymax with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Haymax is looking for a sweep.
Haymax pushes Morris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haymax is trying to get back to half guard.
Haymax can't do much from the bottom here.
Haymax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haymax wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Haymax controlling the position well.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haymax on the ground.
Haymax is trying to control but can't.
Haymax is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morris jumps into side control!
Haymax tries to improve position but can't.
Haymax keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haymax is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morris off and has taken his back!
Morris tries to escape the position.
Haymax somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Haymax trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morris doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Morris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Haymax.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris tries to escape but Haymax has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haymax is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.
Haymax shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haymax.
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haymax wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haymax throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Morris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haymax sprawls and moves away.
Haymax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haymax throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Haymax shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Haymax.
Haymax swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Haymax on that attempt.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morris leaves Haymax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haymax is breathing heavily.
Morris goes for a double leg but Haymax avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haymax continues to drive forward.
Haymax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris tries to counter by clinching up but Haymax breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Morris scores with a four punch combination!
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Haymax, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Haymax fails with the takedown.
Morris is looking for a counter combo.
Gregory Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
Haymax throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Haymax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haymax off to one side.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Haymax is quick to defend against it.
Morris dives in and grabs Haymax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haymax pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Haymax fails to land the takedown.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haymax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Haymax, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Haymax against the cage but Haymax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Haymax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Haymax manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haymax has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Haymax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Haymax!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Haymax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Haymax looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
Haymax shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haymax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Haymax is quick to defend against it.
Morris blocks a head kick by Haymax.
As Haymax tries to get set, Morris tries to push him back and clinch up but Haymax manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Haymax has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Haymax pulls guard.
Haymax trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris wanted to stand there but Haymax had control of the position.
Haymax looking to control.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haymax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Haymax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Haymax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haymax is striking from the bottom but Morris uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Haymax keeping hold of Morris's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haymax wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris blocks the strikes from Haymax.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Haymax rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Haymax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris scores with a hook to the body. Haymax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haymax shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Haymax.
Haymax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morris sprawls well. Morris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haymax gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haymax darts in looking for a takedown but Morris gets double underhooks and turns Haymax into the cage. #CL2#
Haymax darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Morris is trying to drag Haymax to the mat but Haymax just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haymax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Haymax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Haymax or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris, which made it look bad.
Morris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Haymax is quick to defend against it.
Gregory Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haymax misses with a takedown #TD#
and Morris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haymax's guard.
Haymax wants to stand but Morris is controlling the position.
Morris is looking to stand up but Haymax won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregory Morris.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregory Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiwatari or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris, which made it look bad.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiwatari throws a sloppy body shot
and Morris counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Morris to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiwatari is defended easily by Morris.
Hiwatari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiwatari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hiwatari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiwatari tries for a takedown but Morris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiwatari misses with a wild combination.
#T1##TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hiwatari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris has control of an arm but Hiwatari manages to advance to Morris's back!
Morris tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hiwatari looking to break Morris's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morris remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hiwatari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiwatari on the ground.
Morris is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Hiwatari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Hiwatari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2##SUB2#
Hiwatari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hiwatari looks winded!
Morris staying busy and making it hard for Hiwatari to control.
Hiwatari softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Hiwatari has his arm under Morris's chin here. Game over son! Hiwatari squeezes tightly and Morris is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Hiwatari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Habsburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Habsburg closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.
Morris wants a takedown but no success here.
Habsburg lands a body shot.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Habsburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habsburg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Morris has been cut.
Habsburg misses with a wild combination.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Habsburg is quick to defend against it.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habsburg throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Habsburg moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Habsburg manages to break the clinch.
Habsburg closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. Habsburg pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Habsburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Habsburg throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely. #T1#
Habsburg misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Morris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Habsburg is working an open guard so Morris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Habsburg gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Habsburg is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Habsburg stalling in the clinch but Morris improves position.
Morris is looking to control Habsburg's arms but Habsburg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morris has his back to the cage.
Habsburg tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Habsburg drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris tries to pull guard but Habsburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Morris drops back down to his feet.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Habsburg is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Habsburg up against the cage.
Morris lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Morris wants to stall.
Morris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Habsburg up against the cage.
Habsburg wants to stall.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Habsburg fails to pull guard.
Habsburg stops a takedown attempt from Morris.
Morris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris lands an uppercut.#T3#
Morris looking to slow down the pace here.
Habsburg works on Morris's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Habsburg is defending well.#BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Habsburg does no damage.
Morris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Habsburg gets a clinch.
Morris misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Habsburg moves into the clinch.
Habsburg is working Morris over against the cage.
Habsburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habsburg misses with a wild combination.
#T4##CL2#
Habsburg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Habsburg clinches with his opponent.
Morris is looking for a takedown.
Morris fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habsburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Habsburg lands a body punch. #TD2#
Habsburg jumps into guard, dragging Morris to the mat.
#ES2#
Habsburg wriggles free and stands up.
Habsburg throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Morris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Habsburg closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albrecht Habsburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Morris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Habsburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris attempts a counter takedown but Habsburg avoids it well and moves away.
Habsburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris lands with a nice combination. Habsburg backs away looking to recover.
Habsburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Habsburg scores with a one two! Morris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Habsburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Habsburg rushes Morris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Habsburg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morris tries to work over Habsburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Habsburg pinned against the cage. Habsburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albrecht Habsburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Habsburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habsburg scores with a one two! Morris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Habsburg is breathing heavily.
Morris looks for a takedown but Habsburg sprawls well.
Habsburg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morris defends well and Habsburg ends up having to push Morris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Albrecht Habsburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habsburg scores with a nice strike.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Habsburg closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.#BC2#
Habsburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Habsburg closes the distance and clinches.
Morris throws a head punch that misses. #T2##TD2#
Habsburg pulls guard successfully.
Morris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Morris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Habsburg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morris is controlling him. #T3#
Habsburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Habsburg wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Habsburg clinches up against the cage.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Habsburg prevents it.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Habsburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morris walks away with a smile on his face. Habsburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Habsburg drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
#BC2#
Habsburg manages to break the clinch.
Habsburg tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Habsburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Habsburg to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Habsburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habsburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albrecht Habsburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Morris'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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Habsburg moves into the clinch successfully.
Morris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Habsburg stalls.
Morris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Habsburg to keep the fight standing.
Morris is working for takedown but Habsburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Habsburg. #BC2#
Habsburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Habsburg closes the distance and pushes Morris back into the cage.#BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Habsburg moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Habsburg decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Habsburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Habsburg wants to get back to his feet but Morris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Habsburg has a closed guard, preventing Morris from standing up.
Albrecht Habsburg has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Habsburg pushes Morris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Habsburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Habsburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Habsburg misses with a wild combination.
Morris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Habsburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Habsburg moves into range and clinches up with Morris.#BC2#
Habsburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Habsburg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habsburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Habsburg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Habsburg misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Habsburg. #CL2#
Habsburg has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morris tries to pull guard but Habsburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Morris drops back down to his feet.
Habsburg prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Habsburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morris swats away the attempt to clinch by Habsburg.#T4#
Habsburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Habsburg.
Habsburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Habsburg sprawls and moves away.
Habsburg throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
Habsburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Habsburg looks to land a combination but Morris avoids it well.
Habsburg looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habsburg throws a right hand that Morris ducks under and follows up with a left that Morris also avoids with ease.
Habsburg wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albrecht Habsburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Habsburg 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albrecht Habsburg!
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