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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Henderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henderson throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a counter high kick but Henderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacob Morris has been cut.#CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henderson pulls guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Henderson won't allow Morris to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Morris is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morris is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson prevents Morris from improving his position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Morris is having none of it. #SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Morris lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Henderson drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.
#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson misses with the combination.
It looked like Morris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
Morris misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Morris has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Morris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
Henderson is looking for the big counter here.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Morris.#TD2#
Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morris working a defensive guard but Henderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morris is letting Henderson control him for a moment.
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Morris's head but Morris avoids it well.
Henderson working the ground and pound but Morris is defending the strikes.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Morris.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Henderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Morris on that attempt. #TD2#
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?#T3#
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Morris trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Morris closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Morris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Morris pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Morris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Morris has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Morris has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morris tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Henderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morris regains guard.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson postures up.
#T2##SU2#
Henderson stands up from Morris's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Morris pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
Morris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.
#TD2#
Henderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henderson manages to end up in side control.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
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Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morris is being controlled here.
Henderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morris dodges the ground and pound from Henderson.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henderson.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Morris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacob Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Henderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanna to the ground. Sanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanna misses with an uppercut.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanna unleashes a big counter combination but Morris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Sanna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morris walks into a straight right hand from Sanna.
Sanna slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna lands a two punch combo.
Sanna throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
Morris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanna.#T1#
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Sanna swinging wildly here.
Sanna lands a body shot.
Sanna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanna looks winded!
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
Morris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Morris is rocked!
Sanna connects with a combination that backs up Morris into the cage. Sanna lands a flurry of punches that gets past Morris's guard. Morris is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Sanna bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanna!
Our winner, Michael Sanna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morris. That did some damage!
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner throws a sloppy body shot
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris wants to clinch.
Wagner misses with a head kick.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris wants to clinch.#T1#
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner misses the jab.#CL2#
Wagner has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
#BC2#
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morris defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Morris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Morris tries to sprawl but Wagner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Wagner is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morris is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morris trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Wagner wants to work for an arm triangle but Morris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Morris actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Wagner there.
Wagner winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Morris is working away.
Wagner trying to mount his opponent but Morris defends it.
Wagner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wagner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Morris is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Wagner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gavin Wagner!
Gavin Wagner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Morris controls his leg.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Morris is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stops Morris from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Morris working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Morris has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and 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.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Morris's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Morris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morris tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Morris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SU2#
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Morris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Johnson 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.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Morris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson !
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!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Morris gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Morris feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SU#
Johnson is working an open guard so Morris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Morris.
Johnson tries to bum rush Morris with a series of wild strikes but Morris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Morris distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Morris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Morris feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morris has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Morris manages to pass to side control!
Morris in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Morris decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Morris stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Morris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson pushes Morris off looking to stand but Morris dives back in and keeps control.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
#SU#
Morris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up. #TD#
Morris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Morris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morris's guard.
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 Jacob Morris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Morris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Morris is now in Johnson 's guard.
Morris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Morris stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morris's half guard.#ES#
Morris kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morris.#TD#
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Johnson is working an open guard so Morris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Morris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Morris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Morris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morris regains guard immediately. #ES#
Morris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson tries to break free but Morris pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Morris has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Morris dives into Johnson 's guard.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Johnson !#REVB##SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morris, up you get! #CL#
Morris takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Morris is trying to trip Johnson . He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Johnson 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.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Johnson jumps guard.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris postures up.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris avoids the head kick by Tanker.
#TD2#
Tanker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanker lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Morris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tanker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Morris moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tanker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Tanker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Morris forces Tanker back against the cage and clinches.
Tanker wants to stall.
Tanker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morris's elbow. #T1#
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanker pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanker.
Morris tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Morris has Tanker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tanker tumbling to the mat - Morris dives into Tanker's guard.#SU#
Morris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2#
Morris gets caught napping as Tanker dives in and scores a takedown. Morris manages to retain guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Tanker from controlling successfully.
Morris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanker's guard. #REVR##SU#
Morris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tanker, up you get! #TD2#
Tanker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morris to the ground. Tanker is now in Morris's guard.#ES#
Morris is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tanker looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morris has Tanker pressed against the cage, preventing Tanker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Tanker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Morris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tanker is wriggling around but Morris manages to pass to half guard.
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Tanker is looking to get back to full guard here but Morris has managed to pass to side control instead.
Morris controlling the position.
Tanker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morris connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Tanker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morris cracks Tanker with a big right hand but Tanker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU#
Morris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanker to his feet.
Donny Tanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tanker rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Tanker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tanker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morris.
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tanker feints and then cracks Morris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morris down. #TD2#
Tanker feints and as Morris raises his hands in defense, Tanker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Morris has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tanker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanker can do to turn this around?
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Tanker has picked Morris up - he's going for a ride! Tanker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Morris kicks off Tanker and gets 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!#TD2#
Tanker shoots in and gets a takedown into Morris's guard.#ES#
Morris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tanker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Morris wants a takedown.
#TD#
Morris gets control of Tanker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Tanker is posturing up here but Morris has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tanker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tanker has to tap! Slick submission there by Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Morris!
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