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Event:
GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Menshikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morris slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Menshikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menshikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses the body punch #TD2#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Menshikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Menshikov is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menshikov keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Menshikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Menshikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morris feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
Menshikov lands a really nice looking cross but Morris seems unphased.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov lands a jab to the head.
Menshikov lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Menshikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Samuel Morris's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Menshikov moves into the clinch.#T3#
Menshikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menshikov pushes Morris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Menshikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Morris tries to counter it with a takedown but Menshikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Menshikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menshikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morris prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Morris looks winded!
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morris's elbow. #T4#
Menshikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards. #BC#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Menshikov sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Samuel Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
Menshikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body. Morris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
Morris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
Samuel Morris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Menshikov with a nice cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ibeabuchi throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Morris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibeabuchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ibeabuchi drops Morris with a beautiful combination! Morris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibeabuchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibeabuchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Morris.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ibeabuchi pinned against the cage. Ibeabuchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Ibeabuchi misses.
Morris takes one on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Samuel Morris's cut even more.
Ibeabuchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ibeabuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Ibeabuchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris.
Ibeabuchi is looking to counter punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ibeabuchi is looking to wear down Morris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibeabuchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morris looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Morris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Ibeabuchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Ibeabuchi!#REVR#
Morris has a closed guard, preventing Ibeabuchi from standing up. #SU#
Ibeabuchi stands and steps away. Morris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ike Ibeabuchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ibeabuchi as Morris shoots in.
Good exchange - Ibeabuchi coming out on top.#CUT#
The cut above Samuel Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morris is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ibeabuchi moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown
enabling Morris to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Morris gets caught flat footed, as Fauchelevent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morris has control of Fauchelevent's left arm, preventing Fauchelevent from doing any damage.
Fauchelevent looking to pass the guard.
Morris is trying to control the position but Fauchelevent postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauchelevent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fauchelevent 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.
Fauchelevent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Fauchelevent drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Fauchelevent off! Fauchelevent jumps back into Morris's guard.
Fauchelevent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Fauchelevent has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fauchelevent postures up.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fauchelevent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morris is trying to control the position but Fauchelevent postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fauchelevent misses with a straight right. #TD#
Fauchelevent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morris did well to prevent Fauchelevent getting side control.
Morris is concentrating on defense, preventing Fauchelevent from advancing position.
Fauchelevent sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Fauchelevent prevents Morris from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fauchelevent wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is working for a kimura but Morris is defending it quite comfortably.
Fauchelevent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fauchelevent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris trying to hold on to Fauchelevent's head to control him but Fauchelevent postures up.
Fauchelevent is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Fauchelevent is working for an americana but Morris has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fauchelevent was thinking about the submission.
Fauchelevent won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Fauchelevent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fauchelevent controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultime Fauchelevent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Fauchelevent tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Morris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fauchelevent is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fauchelevent tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Morris manages to move to mount!
Fauchelevent tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris landing punches.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris working the ground and pound effectively.
Fauchelevent is bucking up trying to escape but Morris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Morris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fauchelevent?
Fauchelevent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fauchelevent regains half guard.#SUB2#
Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fauchelevent defends it well. #SUB2#
Morris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fauchelevent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morris.
Ultime Fauchelevent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris is stalling here. Fauchelevent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fauchelevent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Fauchelevent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Fauchelevent controls the position.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris is still trying to improve position.
Morris is trying to control Fauchelevent's posture but Fauchelevent avoids it.
Fauchelevent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morris keeps working.
Morris tries to buck Fauchelevent off but Fauchelevent is having none of it.#T3#
Morris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is looking for a kimura here.
Fauchelevent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fauchelevent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morris defending well though.
Morris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Well, if Fauchelevent 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.
Fauchelevent wants to take a breather but Morris is having none of it. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Fauchelevent wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Morris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fauchelevent on his heels. He'll look to pass Fauchelevent's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fauchelevent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morris defends well and Fauchelevent ends up having to push Morris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Fauchelevent on that attempt.
Ultime Fauchelevent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Morris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fauchelevent is trying to defend but Morris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fauchelevent moves into full guard.
Morris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fauchelevent is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom. #T1#
Morris distracts Fauchelevent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Fauchelevent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris wants to control from the top but Fauchelevent keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Fauchelevent tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fauchelevent is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fauchelevent avoid being mounted?
Fauchelevent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Morris postures up in Fauchelevent's guard and throws a big left but Fauchelevent blocks it. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Morris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fauchelevent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Fauchelevent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is striking but Morris is not phased and passes to half guard.
Morris wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morris pulls his head out easily.
Morris trying to control the action but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris is pressing down on Fauchelevent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fauchelevent is holding on for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fauchelevent's head. #SUB#
Fauchelevent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fauchelevent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris wants to take a breather but Fauchelevent is having none of it. #SUB2#
Morris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
An out of breath Samuel Morris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GPG 35
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Morris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for PinkHole. That snapped Morris's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
PinkHole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morris under the eye.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PinkHole.
PinkHole misses with a left hand #TD#
and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
PinkHole is looking to stand back up but Morris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by PinkHole. #REVB#
PinkHole felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
PinkHole wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Morris wants to work for an arm triangle but PinkHole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
PinkHole moves into full guard.
PinkHole keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
PinkHole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morris postures up.
Morris stops PinkHole from standing up.
PinkHole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but PinkHole blocks nicely.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
PinkHole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
PinkHole keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morris stops PinkHole from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PinkHole.
A lazy left from PinkHole finds it's target.
Good exchange - PinkHole coming out on top.#TD#
Morris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PinkHole's guard.
PinkHole is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Morris cracks PinkHole with a solid left hand.
Morris stands up over PinkHole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PinkHole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris cracks PinkHole with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. PinkHole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by PinkHole!#REVB#
Morris pulls PinkHole in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
PinkHole wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
PinkHole is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
PinkHole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
PinkHole is fighting to break Morris's control of his arms but Morris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris has a closed guard, preventing PinkHole from standing up.
Morris is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Samuel Morris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
PinkHole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but PinkHole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris takes one to the chin there.
PinkHole works Morris's body with a nice hook.
PinkHole throws a big shot that misses.
ManOfThe PinkHole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris avoids the body shot from PinkHole.
PinkHole with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Samuel Morris's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole misses with an uppercut. Morris saw that one coming.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PinkHole throws out the jab.
PinkHole is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
PinkHole misses with a looping right.
Morris moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
PinkHole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. PinkHole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ManOfThe PinkHole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by PinkHole.
PinkHole looks to land a left hand but Morris moved out of range nicely.
Morris misses with a double jab.
PinkHole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morris counters with a two punch combo.
PinkHole throws a shot from downtown. Morris moves away and avoids it.#T2#
PinkHole takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. PinkHole did well to prevent Morris getting side control.
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PinkHole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
PinkHole manages to get to full guard.
PinkHole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PinkHole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Samuel Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
PinkHole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morris is controlling him.
Morris wants to control from the top but PinkHole keeps moving. #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.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris wants to control from the top but PinkHole keeps moving.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PinkHole is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
PinkHole looking for a sweep. Not yet PinkHole, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
PinkHole is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ManOfThe PinkHole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. PinkHole defends it nicely.
PinkHole scores with a hook.
PinkHole misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
A jab from PinkHole does it's job there.
PinkHole throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Samuel Morris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
PinkHole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris attempts a counter takedown but PinkHole avoids it well and moves away.
PinkHole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morris thows a left - swing and a miss!
PinkHole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
Samuel Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PinkHole throws an overhand right that lands on Morris's shoulder, as Morris tries to avoid the shot.
Morris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Morris fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PinkHole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PinkHole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morris's hands.
Morris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PinkHole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morris scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Jeez, Samuel Morris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
PinkHole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PinkHole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morris in his tracks.
A cross from PinkHole lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). ManOfThe PinkHole!
A victorious ManOfThe PinkHole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Korso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korso. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Korso. Those never looked like landing.
Morris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korso throws a good cross that connects.
Korso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Morris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Korso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korso tries to get out of the position.
Morris lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korso keeps working. #SUB2#
Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Korso is defending well. #T1#
Morris advances to full mount.
Korso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Morris tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Korso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris breaks from Korso's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Korso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morris misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Korso looks a forlorn figure.
Korso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Morris looking for a guillotine from mount but Korso is having none of it.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Korso is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korso really wants to buck Morris off and get back to his feet.
Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Korso looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Morris lands a big elbow - Korso is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Korso is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samuel Morris!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Morris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFF 26 Gagnon Vs Nurmy
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva Jr won't be happy with that.
Silva Jr stops Morris from passing to mount.
Silva Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Morris scoring with strikes.
Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Morris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva Jr is avoiding damage well.
Morris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morris advances nicely into full mount.
Morris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva Jr tries to buck Morris off but he can't manage it.
Morris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva Jr taking shots to the head.
Morris avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#
It looks like Anderson Silva Jr has been cut.#T1#
Silva Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Morris looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva Jr defends it well.
Morris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva Jr's face.
#ROC#
Silva Jr is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Anderson Silva Jr's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris cracks Silva Jr with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Morris!
Our winner, Samuel Morris, 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:
PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Morris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Silva Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
Silva Jr connects with a right hand. Morris shakes it off.
Silva Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Silva Jr is looking to stand back up but Morris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silva Jr. #REVB##SUB#
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Morris trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Silva Jr is trying to stand up here but Morris is controlling him well.
Morris thows a huge punch but Silva Jr dodges it nicely.
Morris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morris works his way into side control.
Silva Jr is not content to let Morris control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Morris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Morris trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silva Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva Jr on the ground.#SUB#
Morris tries for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to strike but it doesn't land. #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.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Morris off him but Morris keeps the position. #SUB#
Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morris.
Morris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morris advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morris raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva Jr misses with a left hand #TD#
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morris controlling the action here.
Silva Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is controlling the pace.
Morris prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Samuel Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Silva Jr trying to control but Morris postures up.
Morris wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris winds up and cracks Silva Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Silva Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Morris here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morris trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morris is looking to pass into half guard but Silva Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva Jr is in guard.#REVB#
Silva Jr throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely. #T3#
Silva Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet. #SUB#
Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Silva Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris has momentary wrist control but Silva Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Morris has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva Jr won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morris lands a couple of elbows.
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 Samuel Morris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva Jr cracks Morris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Silva Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva Jr can do to turn this around?
Silva Jr misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva Jr prevents Morris from moving into mount.
Silva Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morris off and has taken his back!
Morris wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Silva Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris turns into Silva Jr and is now in his guard.
Silva Jr lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Morris wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.#T1#
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Morris keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #T2#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morris has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris looking to control.
Morris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Silva Jr throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Morris swings around for an armbar but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morris's guard.
Morris looking to control.
Silva Jr works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morris holds on and takes a little breather.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morris being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuel Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morris is stalling in the full guard.
Silva Jr lands a decent shot there.
Anderson Silva Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Morris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morris, into his guard. #REVB#
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!
Silva Jr wants to get up but he can't break Morris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
After winning the bout, Samuel Morris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PFF 14w Chavez vs Kane
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakayama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakayama, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.#TD#
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Morris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morris works over Nakayama with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Nakayama trying to strike off his back.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakayama working a defensive guard here.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris prevents Nakayama from getting back to his feet.
Morris trying to control but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Nakayama is trying to keep Morris in close.
#SU#
Morris stands up and waves to Nakayama to follow him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakayama misses.#TD#
Nakayama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morris controlling from the top position.
Nakayama wants to stand up but Morris is controlling him.
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakayama has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakayama looking to control.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Morris working some strikes from top position.
Morris works over Nakayama with some ground and pound from guard.
Morris landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Nakayama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been informed that Nakayama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morris stands and throws Nakayama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nakayama throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nakayama wants to control but Morris postures up.
Nakayama is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris works to advance to full mount. Nakayama defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nakayama tries to lock up and control but Morris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakayama on the ground.
Nakayama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakayama wants to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris wants to control the pace but Nakayama is squirming around nicely.
Morris won't let Nakayama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakayama tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
Morris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Nakayama is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakayama avoid being mounted?
Morris is nestled in close to Nakayama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakayama is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Morris seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakayama wants to sweep but Morris has passed to side control!
Nakayama struggling a bit here.#T1#
Morris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nakayama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morris wants to control but Nakayama is keeping him busy.
Nakayama is trying to get back to half guard.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakayama can do to turn this around?
Nakayama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morris moves into full mount! Nakayama won't be happy about that!
Morris controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Morris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakayama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakayama and Morris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nakayama is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB#
Morris swings around for an armbar but Nakayama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morris's guard.
Morris keeping full guard, as Nakayama tries to pass.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakayama wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Nakayama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Morris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Nakayama from controlling successfully.
Nakayama wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Morris managing to control the position.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Nakayama defends easily.
Nakayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakayama distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakayama being controlled here momentarily.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Morris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakayama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Morris avoids the head kick by Nakayama.
#CL2#
Nakayama darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Nakayama is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nakayama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morris is trying to keep an underhook but Nakayama manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morris pushes Nakayama off and gets back to his feet.
Nakayama slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakayama lands a glancing blow to the side of Morris's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Morris misses.
Nakayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Morris won't allow Nakayama to sweep him here.
Nakayama looking to control.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakayama has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Nakayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakayama striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakayama is retaining full guard.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris passes Nakayama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Morris wants to take a breather but Nakayama is having none of it.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Morris connects with a nice short shot to Nakayama's temple.
Morris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Nakayama is defending well.
Nakayama trying to control but Morris postures up.
Nakayama tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Yoshihiro Nakayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Nakayama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Samuel Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morris tests Nakayama's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Morris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakayama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakayama trying to remain calm as Morris controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Nakayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakayama regains half guard.
Morris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Nakayama is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morris, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
A relieved looking Samuel Morris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 11 - Po vs Storm
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Roberts shoots in but Morris avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Roberts gets caught napping as Morris dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Morris stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morris circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morris.#CUT#
It looks like Tinman Roberts has been cut.
Morris lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Samuel Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tinman Roberts.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris. #T1#
Morris working away.
Morris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Morris staying calm.
Roberts tries to bench press Morris off him but Morris keeps the position.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morris connects with a decent elbow.
Morris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Roberts gets back to half guard.#T2#
Morris trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Morris lands strikes from half guard.
Morris trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
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. Morris connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Morris trying to control the pace.
Roberts is in trouble now - Morris has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts tries to hold on but Morris postures up.#T3#
Roberts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morris controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Morris looking to secure an arm triangle but Roberts defends it well.
Roberts tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Morris working for a submission but Roberts is keeping him at bay.
Morris looking to finish Roberts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roberts!#T4#
Morris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts is working to get back to half guard.
Morris controlling from mount.
Morris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Morris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morris dominating with strikes here.
Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#
That has opened up Tinman Roberts's cut even more.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinman Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris stops Roberts from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Morris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Morris.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
Tinman Roberts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tinman Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Morris!
Samuel Morris 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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