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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Parker drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
Parker wants to take the fight to the mat but Morrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrison walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Parker.
Parker throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.
Parker shoots and misses #TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parker won't be happy with that.
Morrison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Parker some visible discomfort.
Morrison in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison really is a fat lump.
Morrison scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Parker is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Parker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Morrison politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morrison prefers to stall for the moment though.
Parker is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Morrison stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
Parker wants a takedown.
Parker is looking for a takedown.
Parker has Morrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker looks winded!#T2##TD#
Morrison successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into side control.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working. #SU2#
Parker decides to stand back up. Parker steps back and let's Morrison get back to his feet.#T3#
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Morrison gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Morrison decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Morrison has managed to clinch.
Morrison prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Morrison.
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Morrison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrison throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Morrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morrison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthew Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there #TD#
and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parker has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker 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.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
Morrison wants to stand but Parker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Parker had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker misses with the body kick#TD#
and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Parker had control of the position.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Morrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Parker, up you get!
Parker misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Morrison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parker! #T2##SU#
Morrison stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker working aggressively here.
#TD#
Morrison has clasped his hands together around Parker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Parker throws Morrison to one side and escapes!
Parker moves out of range of the body kick from Morrison.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.#T3#
Parker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parker tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?#CL#
Morrison rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Morrison controlling from the top position.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Parker wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison tries to stand but Parker is controlling from the bottom.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing Morrison from standing up. #SU#
Morrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Parker, up you get!
Parker lands a body shot.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrison.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker fails with the takedown#CL#
and Morrison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Morrison has hold of one of Parker's legs. Parker is fighting the takedown attempt but Morrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet - Parker follows without any prompting.
Parker looks to clinch #TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Parker being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SU#
Parker is working an open guard so Morrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Morrison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parker can't fight it off and eventually Morrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Parker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard. #T3#
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Parker trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom. #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.
Parker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthew Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parker wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Morrison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into Root's guard.#SUB2#
Root is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Root has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Root's legs - danger averted.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Root won't let him.
Morrison really is a fat lump.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Root's brow.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Root had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Root is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Root swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Root is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Root finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Root counters with an inside leg kick.
Root misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Root shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Come on Root - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Root ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Root no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Root had control of the position.
Root is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Root won't let him.
Root wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position. #T3#
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Morrison stands up and waves to Root to follow him.
Root is looking to clinch.
Morrison tries to counter with a takedown but Root is quick to defend against it.
Root fails with the takedown.
Morrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Root is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.
Root shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Root keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Root tries to counter with a clinch but Morrison shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Root dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morrison wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Root is defended easily by Morrison.
Root looks winded!
Morrison tries to clinch up but Root circles away and keeps his distance.
Root throws a fast counter high kick but Morrison manages to duck under it in time.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Root throws a head kick that misses.
Root throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Root won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Morrison stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Morrison stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Root shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Root is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Root fails in his attempt to clinch.
Root is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Root slips a jab and a cross from Morrison.
Root goes for a double leg but Morrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morrison continues to drive forward.#CL#
Morrison has managed to clinch.
Root tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morrison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Root tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Root pushes Morrison off looking to stand but Morrison dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've been informed that Root has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Root tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. Root shrugs it off though.
Root shoots in for a double leg but Morrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Root.
Root is breathing heavily.
Root shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrison sprawls well. Morrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Root gets slowly back to his feet.
Root has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison throws a head kick but Root moves out of range.
#CL#
Morrison has Root up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Morrison wants the takedown. Root is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Root's guard against the cage.#T2#
Morrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet. Root looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morrison misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Root counters with a shoot takedown. Morrison fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison pulls Root in close to prevent any damage.
Root trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Root is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Root is controlling him.
Root works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthew Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Root.
Morrison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Root manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Root has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Root can do to turn this around?
Morrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Root to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Root wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Root pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Root moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Root.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Root gets control of Morrison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Root will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Root is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Root takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Root gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage. #CL2#
Root rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Morrison pulls guard effortlessly.
Root won't allow Morrison to sweep him here. #T1#
Root controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Root won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Root trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Root preventing the sweep.
Root with a nice head shot there.
Morrison trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Root looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Root tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Root scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Morrison has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Root shoots in.#CL#
Morrison gets a clinch.
Morrison looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Root's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Root lands a big head kick that sends Morrison tumbling to the mat! Root takes a step backwards and waves Morrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!#T3#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Root has cracked Morrison with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Root lands another huge swinging hook and Morrison tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Morrison, before Root can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Root!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcmanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcmanus fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcmanus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcmanus manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmanus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mcmanus has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcmanus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcmanus controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself. #T1#
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcmanus is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcmanus trying to control the position.
Morrison controlling from the top position. #SU#
Morrison stands up from Mcmanus's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcmanus moves to clinch but Morrison breaks away #TD#
and Morrison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcmanus!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcmanus looks winded!#T2#
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Morrison stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Mcmanus tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Morrison jumps into guard, dragging Mcmanus to the mat.
Morrison pulls Mcmanus in close to prevent any damage.
Mcmanus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcmanus trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison has Mcmanus pulled in close to control his posture.
Mcmanus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mcmanus manages to break the clinch.
James Mcmanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcmanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcmanus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrison but Morrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcmanus.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmanus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmanus closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Morrison's cut.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morrison throws a head kick but Mcmanus moves out of range.
#TD2#
Morrison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mcmanus wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Morrison prevents Mcmanus from improving his position.
Morrison winds up and cracks Mcmanus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morrison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcmanus is breathing heavily.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcmanus can do to turn this around?
Morrison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morrison controlling the action here.#SU#
Morrison stands up out of the half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcmanus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mcmanus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcmanus tries to pull guard but Morrison won't allow it.
Morrison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcmanus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morrison effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Morrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcmanus blocking some punches.
Morrison is pressed up against the cage. Mcmanus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morrison down to the mat. Morrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Mcmanus has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcmanus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrison smiles and moves away.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmanus.#T4#
Morrison throws a leg kick but Mcmanus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Mcmanus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcmanus throws a counter combo.
Matthew Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcmanus is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Morrison looking to score a takedown here. Mcmanus is defending well but Morrison drives through and ends up in Mcmanus's guard.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcmanus trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Mcmanus is working an open guard so Morrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Morrison looking to score a takedown here. Mcmanus is defending well but Morrison drives through and ends up in Mcmanus's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Morrison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Mcmanus is trying to pull guard but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morrison prevents the takedown attempt.
Morrison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Morrison drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morrison not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcmanus can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mcmanus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Morrison decides to stand up.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcmanus falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcmanus controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Mcmanus's brow. #SU#
Morrison stands up and waves to Mcmanus to follow him. #T2#
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcmanus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morrison defends it well.#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcmanus stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Mcmanus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcmanus.
A bit of stalling here from Morrison.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcmanus backwards.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcmanuss head.
A bit of stalling here from Morrison.
#T3#
Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but Mcmanus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcmanus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Mcmanus.
Morrison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcmanus's calf.
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mcmanus shoots and misses #CL#
and Morrison moves into the clinch.#TD#
Morrison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Morrison stands and steps away. Mcmanus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcmanus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4##CL#
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcmanus tries to pull guard but Morrison won't allow it.
#TD#
Morrison wants the takedown. Mcmanus is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcmanus's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SU#
Morrison stands up from Mcmanus's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Morrison clinches with his opponent.
Mcmanus takes a shot to the head.
Mcmanus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcmanus blocks an uppercut.
James Mcmanus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcmanus misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Morrison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Helmsley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Helmsley swings around for an armbar but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Helmsley 's guard.
Helmsley wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Helmsley seems keen to control Morrison's posture.
Helmsley 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.
Morrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison trying to control but Helmsley is working from the bottom.
Helmsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helmsley has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
Morrison really is a fat lump.
Helmsley 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is looking to stand up but Helmsley won't let him.
Helmsley trying to control the position here.
Morrison preventing the sweep. #T1#
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helmsley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helmsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Helmsley has a closed guard, preventing Morrison from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morrison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison as he avoids it easily.
Morrison feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison lands a head shot.
Helmsley shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Helmsley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##TD2#
Helmsley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helmsley is one step ahead there.
Helmsley postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Helmsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Helmsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helmsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Morrison has been cut.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helmsley . #T3#
Helmsley lands a couple of elbows.
Helmsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helmsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helmsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Helmsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Helmsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Matthew Morrison's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Helmsley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morrison dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Morrison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Helmsley 's guard.
Helmsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Helmsley has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage. #ES2#
Helmsley wriggles free and stands up.
Helmsley shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Helmsley .
Morrison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
An elbow from Helmsley crashes against the mat.
Morrison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#
Matthew Morrison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmsley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morrison down.
#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Matthew Morrison's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Morrison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Helmsley !
Hunter Helmsley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Maynard tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Marcus Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Morrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Morrison backing up. Morrison nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
Good work by Maynard as he checks the leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Maynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Morrison tightens his grip and picks Maynard up, before dumping him to the ground. Maynard manages to land in guard.
Morrison wants to stand but Maynard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maynard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SU#
Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Maynard has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrison.
#TD#
Morrison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morrison seems keen to control Maynard 's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing Maynard from standing up.
Morrison controlling the position.
Morrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maynard wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Morrison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morrison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Maynard postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrison! #REVR##SU#
Morrison decides to stand back up. Morrison steps back and let's Maynard get back to his feet.
Maynard shoots and misses #TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maynard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrison to the mat! Morrison manages to get full guard.
Maynard is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morrison is proving hard to escape from.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.
Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maynard has Morrison in his guard.#REVR##T1##SU#
Morrison stands up from Maynard 's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Maynard against the cage.
Morrison wants to take the fight to the mat but Maynard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison has Maynard pushed against the cage.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards. #T2#
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maynard prevents it.
#TD#
Morrison has hold of one of Maynard 's legs. Maynard is fighting the takedown attempt but Morrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Morrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maynard , up you get! #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Maynard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Maynard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morrison can't fight it off and eventually Maynard manages to take the fight to the floor. Morrison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Morrison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Morrison.
Morrison stops Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Morrison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Maynard 's temple.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Morrison is controlling him well.
Morrison slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Morrison is controlling him well. #SU#
Morrison escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Maynard in a clinch.
Maynard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Maynard 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Maynard .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Morrison jumps guard.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Morrison throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Morrison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Morrison controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Maynard wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison controlling the pace. #SU#
Morrison stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Maynard dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Maynard takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Maynard avoids a kick to the body.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Maynard .#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison taking a breather.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard jumps guard but Morrison stands there with Maynard around his waist. Maynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Morrison pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Maynard throws a strike but Morrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maynard working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison controlling from the top position. #SU#
Morrison stands up and waves to Maynard to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Morrison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Flame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Flame.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Morrison has been cut.
Flame swinging wildly here.
As Flame tries to get set, Morrison tries to push him back and clinch up but Flame manages to avoid the attempt.
Flame tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Flame shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Flame wants to stand up but Morrison has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Flame performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison really is a fat lump.#T1#
Flame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though. #SU2#
Flame stands up and beckons Morrison to join him on the feet.
Morrison looks to throw a body kick
and Flame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flame throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flame's half guard.
Morrison slows the pace down in half guard.
Flame wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SU#
Morrison postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Flame to stand up.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Flame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison is looking to slow Flame down with leg kicks.
Flame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morrison back to the cage. Flame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Morrison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Flame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flame looks winded!#TD#
Morrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flame's half guard.
Flame wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Morrison decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Morrison gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Morrison decides to stand back up.
Flame tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flame won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Morrison decides to stand back up. Morrison steps back and let's Flame get back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Morrison has managed to clinch.
Flame tries to break the clinch but Morrison is controlling the position. #TD#
Morrison pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Morrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flame wants to stand but Morrison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Morrison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Morrison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Flame misses with a double jab.
Matthew Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Flame.
#TD#
Flame gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morrison to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Morrison stands up from Flame's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flame is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flame avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Flame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flame fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range. #CL#
Morrison clinches. #TD#
Morrison has Flame pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morrison pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flame tumbling to the mat - Morrison dives into Flame's guard.#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chip Flame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flame is breathing heavily.
Flame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Morrison is trying to trip Flame. He has hold of a leg but Flame is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morrison persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2##SUB2#
Flame is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Flame has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Morrison stands up from Flame's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Flame fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morrison to the ground. Flame is now in Morrison's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Flame trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flame is aware though and is defending well.
Matthew Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flame trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flame is aware though and is defending well.
Flame trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Flame wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.#SUB#
Morrison looking for a guillotine here but Flame defends easily.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flame can do to turn this around?
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet. #T4#
Morrison controlling the position.
Flame is stalling in the full guard.
Flame trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flame wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Morrison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flame fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flame looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flame throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Morrison decides to return to a standing position.
Flame shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison tries to counter with a takedown but Flame is quick to defend against it.
Flame scores with a one two! Morrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chip Flame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Flame shoots in.
Morrison checks the leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flame takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Morrison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flame takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Flame.
Flame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flame was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Morrison stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD#
Morrison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flame!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Morrison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flame is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morrison lands an elbow.
Morrison taking a breather here.
Morrison lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flame down.
Flame is trying to escape the position but Morrison is controlling the position. #SU#
Morrison decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flame to his feet. #CL#
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flame, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Morrison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flame is trying to keep an underhook but Morrison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morrison working the head and body with strikes.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison 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. #SU#
Morrison stands up and beckons Flame to join him on the feet.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Flame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Morrison backs off Flame throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flame enables Morrison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flame manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Morrison gets to his feet - Flame follows without any prompting.
Flame moves out of range of the body kick.
Flame unleashes a big counter combination but Morrison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morrison lands a high kick!
#T4#
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flame.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Flame tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flame.#CL#
Morrison clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Morrison wants the takedown. Flame is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flame's guard against the cage.#SU#
Morrison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chip Flame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flame tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flame fails with the takedown.
Matthew Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthew Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Flame.#CL#
Morrison has Flame up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Morrison!
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