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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Average has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Average avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage. #BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales with a nice cross.
Average throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Average tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Average has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Average shoots in and drives through. Morales sprawls well.
Average tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Average has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Average tries to score a body lock takedown but Morales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Average.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Average is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Average is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Average gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Morales's legs - danger averted.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average preventing the sweep.
Morales is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Morales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SU2#
Morales decides to stand and escape the position.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.
Morales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Average shoots in and drives through. Morales sprawls well.
Morales connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Average tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Average.
Average gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morales counters with a series of strikes. Average will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morales fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Average to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Average looks to clinch but Morales throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Average taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Morales!
An out of breath Jose Morales 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:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Versu walks into a left hand.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Versu misses with a head kick.
Versu misses with a body punch
and Morales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Versu.
Morales keeps Versu at a distance using the push kick.
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
and Versu counters with a straight right hand.
Morales takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Versu with an uppercut!
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Morales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Versu's head.
Versu blocks a head kick by Morales.
Versu thinks about the counter body kick.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales misses with a hook. Versu ducked under it nicely.
Morales misses with a looping left.
Morales misses with a body kick.
Morales misses with a right hand
letting Versu counter with a right hand.
Morales lands a nice looking kick to the body. Versu takes a step back to recover.
Versu lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales connects with a good right hand that stumbles Versu. Versu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morales misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
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!#KD2#
Versu lands a big head kick that sends Morales tumbling to the mat! Versu takes a step backwards and waves Morales back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Morales is rocked!
Morales lands with a straight right. Versu didn't see that one coming.
Morales jabs at Versu's body.
Morales throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Morales throws a leg kick but Versu checks it.
Morales misses with a leg kick.
Morales tries to land a body kick
and Versu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales lands a nice looking kick to the body. Versu takes a step back to recover.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Versu moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Versu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Morales.
Versu clobbers Morales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
A cross from Morales lands.
Morales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Versu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morales connects with a right hand. Versu shakes it off.
Morales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Versu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Versu misses.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Morales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morales misses with a shot to the body
and Versu counters with a right hand to the body.
Versu lands a leg kick that knocks Morales off balance momentarily.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Versu.
Morales blocks the body kick.
Jose Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Versu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales. #T4#
Morales connects with a body shot that sends Versu's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales misses with an uppercut. Versu saw that one coming.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Morales misses with a hook to the body
and Versu counters with a left to the body.
Versu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Versu - just one landing.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales tries a low kick but Versu avoids it.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Morales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Jose Morales will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Morales throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Versu counters with a nice right hand that sends Morales toppling to the canvas! Morales scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Versu finish him?!
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Versu scores with a counter punch that sends Morales to the canvas! Versu smells blood - he's punishing Morales with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Morales has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geo Versu!
Geo Versu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Morales.
We've been hearing reports that Warholm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Warholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Morales has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.#T1#
Warholm lands a left hand.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
A shot in the inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales is trying to break free.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Morales on the inside.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales wants to break free but Warholm has control.
#T2#
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Warholm won't allow it.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Morales.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales. #T3#
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales wants to break free but Warholm has control.
#BC2#
Morales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Warholm was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Warholm misses.
Warholm lands a head kick. Morales smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warholm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Warholm counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Warholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Warholm avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Morales is trying to push Warholm away but Warholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Morales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab by Morales.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Morales cracks Warholm with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warholm, as that shot connected.
Warholm misses with a straight right.
Morales throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morales connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Morales.
Warholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with some punches.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terje Warholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales with a nice cross.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Warholm.
Warholm throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Warholm lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Morales darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Morales sends Warholm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Morales is motioning to the referee to let Warholm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Warholm is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales connects with a nice cross there... Warholm is looking wobbly and Morales recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Warholm to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Morales jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
A victorious Jose Morales 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:
EMPLA9
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Average closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Average blocking some punches.
Average changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morales looks to land a combination but Average avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales has had enough of the clinch but Average keeps him there for the moment.
Average wants to take the fight to the mat but Morales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Average taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morales tries to work over Average's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Average has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Average has Morales pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Average pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morales tumbling to the mat - Average dives into Morales's guard.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Average manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Average's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Average's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Morales connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Average to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Average controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Average has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Morales.
Average turns into Morales and is now in his guard.
Morales can't keep his opponent in guard - Average advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morales is trying to control but can't.
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Average landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Average looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Average is trying to control. Morales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average is pressing down on Morales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morales is holding on for now.
Average wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy. #T2#
Morales is doing well to control the position and prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morales trying to control but Average postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Average in particular looking to stall.
Morales wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Average is thwarting Morales's attempts to control the position.
Average passes to side control. #T3#
Average creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morales sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morales regains half guard.
Average has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morales is trying desperately to improve position.
Morales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Morales is still trying to improve position.
Average cracks Morales with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Average cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Average connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Morales is rocked!#SUB#
Average working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morales is still in real trouble! Can Average finish him?
Average drops a big elbow. That's hurt Morales! More shots from Average and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Average!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Average thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Asinen misses with a body shot.
Asinen throws a right hand that Morales ducks under and follows up with a left that Morales also avoids with ease.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Asinen throws out a leg kick but Morales moves out of range and Asinen only half commits.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales backing away here, and Asinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asinen misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Asinen.
Asinen moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Asinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asinen throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Morales thuds a left hand into Asinen's body.
Morales slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morales seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morales closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morales lands a front kick.
Morales throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Asinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jose Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Asinen moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales is looking to wear down Asinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Asinen.
Morales swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left and a right from Morales both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Asinen misses with a low kick.
Asinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Asinen cracks Morales with a good jab.#CL2#
Asinen moves into range and clinches up with Morales.
Morales tries to work over Asinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asinen backwards.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Asinen gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asinen misses with some punches.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Asinen controls the action.
#BC#
Morales breaks from the clinch.
Asinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Asinen is rocked!
Morales lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Our sources have told us that Peterson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Peterson is leaning against Morales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
Good body shot from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales.
Morales blocks a body shot from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
#CL#
Peterson gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Peterson.
#T1#
Morales has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morales tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Morales manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales is pushing Peterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morales tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morales's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peterson lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Morales is rocked!
Morales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
#BC#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Morales tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson has Morales pushed against the cage.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Morales blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morales's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.#CL#
Peterson has managed to clinch.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson landing knees to the head.
Morales is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Morales is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Morales is off balance and as he stumbles, Peterson throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Morales's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). George Peterson!
George Peterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Brent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morales throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Brent cracks the inside of Morales's front leg.
Brent connects with a high kick.
Brent has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Brent thuds his shin into the meat of Morales's side.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Brent feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.
Brent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
Morales is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brent rather than just go for the knockout.
Morales takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brent.
A head kick misses from Morales.
Brent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morales at a distance.
Brent scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morales at a distance.
Brent scores with a head kick. Morales tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD#
Brent lands a big head kick that sends Morales tumbling to the mat! Brent takes a step backwards and waves Morales back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Morales is rocked!
Brent scores with a spinning back kick!
Morales is still on wobbly legs! Can Brent finish him?
Morales looks winded!
and Brent counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morales! He's just covering up as Brent starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brent!
David Brent 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:
EMP Morales vs Dexi
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
Morales throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
A shot to the body from Morales misses
and Zexi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morales thinking.
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Morales moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Morales went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zexi.
Zexi cracks Morales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morales misses with a jab to the body
and Zexi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zexi under the eye.#T1#
Morales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zexi slips under a jab from Morales.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi lands with a nice body punch.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zexi.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Zexi moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Zexi with an uppercut!
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales thuds his right hand into Zexi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi lunges at Morales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morales's hand.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Morales misses.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Morales moves forwards but Zexi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jose Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Morales is rocked!
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales misses with the body kick
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Morales does no damage.
Morales misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zexi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zexi lands a big elbow - Morales is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zexi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Morales - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morales slips a straight right by Moore.
Morales throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Moore scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morales slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Morales's shoulder, as Morales tries to avoid the shot.
Morales feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
Morales blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morales slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Morales misses its target.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Morales counters with a nice body shot.
Moore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morales counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Moore badly! He tries to strike back but Morales puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Moore out cold! Oh man, Moore will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
A victorious Jose Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Carl Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
EMP Zaidi vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Cobb.
Morales is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Morales works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Morales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morales.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Morales. #T1##BC#
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Morales keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Cobb lands a knee to the body.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Cobb lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb working Morales over with knees to the body.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Cobb has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Morales won't want to take too many of those.
Morales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Morales is rocked!
Morales is trying to break free.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Morales seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Morales won't want to take too many of those.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Cobb throws a big uppercut that drops Morales! More strikes from Cobb and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morales lies dazed against the cage as Cobb celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Visigoth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Visigoth shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense.
Morales lunges at Visigoth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Visigoth's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Visigoth moved out of range nicely.
Morales throws a body punch but Visigoth moves out of range.
Visigoth looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Morales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morales misses with a double jab.
Visigoth throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Visigoth's head but Visigoth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales misses with a hook.
Morales lands a really nice looking cross but Visigoth seems unphased.
#ROC#
Visigoth is rocked!
Visigoth drops his hands momentarily. Morales doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Visigoth staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Visigoth doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alaric Visigoth had this to say: 'I know this is loss and my opponent was better today, but I would still like to thank both my sponsors Evil Empire Nutrition and Phantom Fight Wear who make my training possible and have faith in my skill. '.
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Event:
TGC 78
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Marceau blocks a jab.
Morales throws a series of punches but Marceau avoids them all with ease.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Marceau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Jose Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Marceau.
Marceau connects with a body shot that sends Morales's belly button to the back.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Morales throws the left hand but Marceau avoids the punch easily.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Marceau lands with a nice body punch.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morales misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Marceau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Morales misses the body punch
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales sets himself, and Marceau steps forward looking for the clinch! Morales avoids it this time.
Morales scores with a one two! Marceau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
Marceau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morales takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales lands a slapping body shot.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marceau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morales finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Marceau moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Marceau throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marceau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marceau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales tests Marceau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marceau misses with a body shot
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Marceau blocks a jab.
Marceau wants to counter the offense by Morales and move into the clinch position.
Morales slips a jab from Marceau.
Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Morales slips under a jab.
Marceau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morales checks it well.
Morales misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Marceau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marceau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marceau misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marceau.
Marceau pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marceau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Marceau has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morales scores with a jab to the head.
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Marceau to counter with a crisp jab.
Morales takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Marceau throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Marceau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morales is looking to wear down Marceau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morales misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Morales gets tackled into the cage by Marceau. Marceau maintains the clinch.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Marceau is controlling him.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marceau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marceau cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Marceau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
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 Jose Morales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morales misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Morales motions for Marceau to come forward. Morales throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marceau tries to clinch but Morales moves out of range.
Marceau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morales's head backwards.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marceau is looking to clinch.
Morales throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Marceau throws a leg kick that misses.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Morales throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Marceau lands with a right hand.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau slips a straight right by Morales.
Marceau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Marceau.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales throws a shot to the body.
Marceau misses with a head kick.
Morales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marceau misses with a looping right.#T2#
Morales moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Some wild striking there from Morales.
Donk. Marceau catches Morales right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Marceau wants to slow Morales down by chopping away at his legs.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Marceau ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Marceau sends Morales crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marceau is motioning to the referee to let Morales up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Morales is rocked!
Marceau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marceau gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Morales is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
An out of breath Jean-Claude Marceau 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:
TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Murley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morales throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily.
Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murley connects with a nice looking jab.
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murley walks into a straight right hand from Morales.
Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murley takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales slips a jab from Murley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Murley jabs Morales right on the nose. Morales blinks but takes it well.
Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Murley tries to counter with a clinch but Morales shakes him off and moves away.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales moves out of range as Murley strikes.
Murley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Murley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morales throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily.
Murley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively.
Morales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Murley moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Murley lands a left hand.
Murley cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Morales working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Murley on the inside.
Murley throws a head punch that misses.
Morales is trying to break free.
Murley lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Morales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murley slips a jab from Morales.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Murley.
Murley doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
#T3#
Murley scores with a decent looking hook.
Murley stuns Morales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Murley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murley lands with a nice body punch.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales throws a series of punches but Murley moves out of range.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Murley misses with a body shot.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morales misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Murley rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Murley lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Murley - that landed with a thud.
Morales is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Murley. #T4#
Murley misses with a body punch.
Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murley lands a body shot. #BC2#
Murley manages to break the clinch.
Morales takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses.
Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murley digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Nice shot by Murley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley dominated that 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.
#R2#
Murley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moraless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Morales misses.
Murley misses with a looping left.
It looked like Morales was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murley.
Morales stuns Murley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murley lands a slapping body shot.
Murley staying out of range there.
Murley cracks Morales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Murley does no damage.
Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morales swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Morales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morales misses the jab.
Murley throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morales on the side of the head.
Scott Murley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Murley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morales is out of range.
Murley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Murley manages to avoid it.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Murley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout.
Morales swings widly with a right hand
and Murley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morales takes a swing at Murley's ribcage but misses.
Murley digs a good hook to Morales's body.
Morales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murley slips a jab from Morales.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
#T2#
Murley misses with a body shot.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Murley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Murley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morales throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murley misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Murley ducks down to avoid it.
Murley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murley throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Murley cracks a nice hook into Morales's ribs.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Morales throws a one two combo.
Jab, jab by Murley - just one landing.
Morales misses the jab.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely.
Murley lands an overhand right.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murley.
Murley misses with a shot to the body
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Murley throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Good work by Murley as he checks the leg kick.
Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Murley finds it's way through Morales's defenses.
Murley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morales on the side of the head.
Murley avoids a kick to the body.
Murley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murley lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Murley, which made it look bad.
A jab from Murley misses.
Murley throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
Murley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Murley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murley throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.
Morales avoids the body shot from Murley.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
It looked like Morales was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murley misses with a looping right.
Murley throws a series of strikes that have Morales backpedaling.
Murley misses with an uppercut
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet.
Morales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murley scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Murley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Murley moves into the clinch.
Morales working hard to break the clinch.
Murley lands a body punch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murley lands a nice uppercut.
Murley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Morales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murley presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A short left from Murley.
Murley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Morales is rocked!
Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murley lands a left hand.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Murley manages to break the clinch.
Murley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murley cracks Morales on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Morales falls backwards against the cage. Murley follows up with more strikes that drop Morales to his knees. Murley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Morales! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley!
A very excited looking Scott Murley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 73: Yoshida vs Boaz 3
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morales swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Morales's shoulder, as Morales tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
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!
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Morales misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morales throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Morales was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Morales takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Morales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Morales lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Morales.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Morales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morales.
Morales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson moves forwards but Morales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Morales avoids it well.
Morales misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Morales fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Morales is now in Johnson's guard.#T4#
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!
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Morales backs away looking to recover.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Morales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Morales does it's job there.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
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 Jose Morales will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Morales.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Morales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Morales.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a jab to Morales's midsection.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Johnson.
Morales misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morales throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Morales only half commits.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Morales was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range. #T2#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jose Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Morales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales scores with a jab.
Morales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Morales is pawing at Johnson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Johnson's nose. Johnson is badly hurt! Morales pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Johnson tries desperately to hold on but Morales is relentless in his assault! As Johnson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Morales away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Morales does it's job there.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Farley Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Morales.
Steve slips a straight right by Morales.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morales.#T1#
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morales throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morales pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Morales settles back down.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morales cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moraless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Steve cracks Morales with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Morales to stand back up!#ROC#
Morales is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Morales is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Morales walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steve swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Farley Steve!
Farley Steve gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC Crucible 28
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morales backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Morales.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Morales takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morales, as that shot connected.
Morales scores with a body shot.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morales misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Morales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Morales looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Morales just gets out of the way.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Morales connects with a superb combination that knocks Johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Morales before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
After winning the bout, Jose Morales 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:
TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Morales.
Morales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnar!
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Ragnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morales. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Ragnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morales doesn't seem phased though.
Morales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morales jabs Ragnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ragnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnar throws a sloppy head kick
and Morales counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Ophelius Ragnar has been cut.
Morales misses with a hook. Ragnar ducked under it nicely.
Ophelius Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morales darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Morales throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Ragnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morales has time to react.#KD#
Morales cracks Ragnar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ragnar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Morales finish him?
#ROC#
Ragnar is rocked!
Morales knocks out Ragnar with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Morales before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Morales picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
Moore feinted with a counter takedown.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morales sprawls well. Morales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales misses the jab.
Morales avoids the body shot from Moore.
#T1#
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Morales looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore scores with a jab. Morales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morales scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moore misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Morales has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jose Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Morales counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Morales sends Moore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Morales is motioning to the referee to let Moore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Moore is rocked!
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!
Morales is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Moore flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moore is out cold! Morales holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Morales thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Carl Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 22
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Morales's head.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales takes one on the button.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OH! Morales has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Johnson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Johnson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Morales sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
After the big win, Anthony Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors THE END 32 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales throws the left hand but Glatt avoids the punch easily.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glatt scores with a head kick. Morales tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glatt moves away from the strike by Morales.
Glatt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Glatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glatt scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt walks into a straight right hand from Morales.
Morales throws a hook but Glatt blocks it.#CL#
Glatt clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Glatt on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glatt prevents Morales from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Glatt.
Glatt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Glatt lands a right hand.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glatt has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Glatt misses with a body punch.
Glatt misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Glatt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morales.
Glatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Glatt.
Morales pushes Glatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glatt stalling against the cage.
Glatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Glatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glatt throws a head kick that Morales semi-blocks.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Glatt's head but Glatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Glatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Glatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morales finds it's way round the side to connect with Glatt's head.
Morales avoids the head kick by Glatt.
A little jabbing left from Morales on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glatt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glatt throws a body kick that misses.
Morales swings for the body but Glatt moves out of range.
It looked like Glatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Morales throws a hook but Glatt avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
Glatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Morales misses.
Morales jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morales on the side of the head.
Glatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Glatt misses with a wild body shot.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Glatt.
Morales throws a body punch but Glatt moves out of range.
Morales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glatt.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glatt.
A jab from Morales misses.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Glatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morales.
Glatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Glatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Glatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morales lands with a straight right. Glatt didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Glatt misses with a head kick.
Morales misses with a hook to the body
and Glatt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morales is lucky that one didn't land flush. #KD2#
Morales waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Glatt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Glatt to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Glatt is rocked!
Glatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Glatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glatt is breathing heavily.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glatt seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Morales has gone for a leg lock! Glatt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morales's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Morales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Morales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morales blocks a head kick by Glatt.
#CL#
Glatt rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glatt blocks an uppercut.
Glatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Glatt on the inside.
Glatt blocks an uppercut.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Glatt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glatt lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Morales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Jose Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Glatt throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Glatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morales finds it's way round the side to connect with Glatt's head.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Jose Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Glatt.
Glatt throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morales connects with a crisp jab.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Glatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glatt.
Glatt scores with a jab to the head.
Morales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glatt.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Glatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Morales misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt lands a high kick!
Morales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGlatt.#T2#
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Glatt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Glatt.
A slow jab from Glatt misses its intended target.
Glatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Glatt misses with a left hand
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glatt misses with a jab to the body
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Glatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Morales gets an underhook and turns Glatt into the cage.#BC#
Glatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glatt lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Morales walks into a straight right hand from Glatt.
Glatt throws an off balance right hand
and Morales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glatt thinking.
Morales misses with an attempted mid kick.
#KD2#
Morales cracks Glatt with an uppercut from hell and Glatt crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Morales's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Morales throwing strikes but missing.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glatt controlling the position.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glatt is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Glatt blocks nicely.
Morales lands a couple of digs.
Morales trying to control but Glatt is working from the bottom.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales wants to control from the top but Glatt keeps moving.
Morales slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morales is looking to take a break and control but Glatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Morales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
That's time! Glatt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Glatt pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards. #BC#
Glatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Morales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glatt scores with a jab to the body.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Glatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales connects with the punch.
Morales throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales tries a head kick but it misses.
Glatt moves out of range of the body kick from Morales.
Glatt tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Morales.
Some wild striking there from Glatt.
Glatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales lands with a straight right. Glatt didn't see that one coming.
Morales throws a big shot that misses.
And Glatt counters with a quick kick to the body but Morales blocks it.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glatt.
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glatt. That one must have hurt.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doug Glatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Morales misses.
Glatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Glatt moves away and avoids it.
Morales cracks Glatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morales blocks a head kick by Glatt.
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glatt.
Glatt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glatt leaves his chin hanging out and Morales seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Glatt crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
An out of breath Jose Morales 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:
TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales connects with a body shot that sends Jurevicious's belly button to the back.
Morales digs a good body shot into Jurevicious's ribs.
Morales darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Darius Jurevicious has been cut.#KD2#
Morales waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jurevicious. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jurevicious to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurevicious keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jurevicious manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morales has Jurevicious in his guard.#REVR#
Jurevicious throws a big elbow that misses.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jurevicious. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jurevicious distracts Morales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jurevicious lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jurevicious working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morales's head.
We've been hearing that Jurevicious has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Jurevicious lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jurevicious trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jurevicious working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morales's head.#SUB2#
Morales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jurevicious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jurevicious preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Morales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morales has momentary wrist control but Jurevicious slips an elbow through the middle.
Jurevicious lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Jurevicious scoring with some ground and pound.
Jurevicious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jurevicious works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
Jurevicious is working Morales over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jurevicious distracts Morales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Morales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morales keeping full guard, as Jurevicious tries to pass.
Jurevicious postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
Jurevicious works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
Jurevicious keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morales's head.
Jurevicious works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurevicious working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Morales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jurevicious gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jurevicious's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Jurevicious working some strikes from top position.
Jurevicious scoring with some ground and pound.
Jurevicious 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.
Jurevicious is in close to Morales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jurevicious lands a couple of digs.
Morales has momentary wrist control but Jurevicious slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Morales is looking for a triangle but Jurevicious pushes his legs off easily.
Jurevicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Morales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jurevicious passes into half guard.
Jurevicious landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Morales is looking for a sweep. Jurevicious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales trying to control from the bottom.
Jurevicious looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurevicious lands strikes from half guard.
Jurevicious landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales is looking to control Jurevicious's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morales avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Jurevicious there.
Jurevicious looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Jurevicious is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morales sees it coming and defends easily.
Morales taking some punishment here, with Jurevicious in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Jurevicious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Jurevicious's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Jurevicious changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jurevicious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morales keeps working. #SUB#
Jurevicious is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morales tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jurevicious presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jurevicious landing strikes from the mount and Morales is in trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Jurevicious looking to secure an arm triangle but Morales defends it well.
Jurevicious lands with some strikes.#T1#
Morales is trying to escape the mount.
Jurevicious scoring with strikes but Morales is staying in there.
Jurevicious putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jurevicious scoring with strikes but Morales is staying in there. #ROC#
Morales is rocked!
Jurevicious prevents Morales from getting the reversal.
Morales is in a horrible position here. Jurevicious smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morales is still in real trouble! Can Jurevicious finish him?
Morales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Jurevicious connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jurevicious looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jurevicious lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jurevicious postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Morales out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jurevicious goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darius Jurevicious!
An out of breath Darius Jurevicious 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:
TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Farley Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve moves out of range as Morales strikes.
As Morales tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Morales manages to avoid the attempt.
Morales lands an overhand right.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve gets through Morales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Steve tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales is trying to break free.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morales tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards. #ROC#
Morales is rocked!
Steve lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Morales to his knees! Steve keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farley Steve!
After the big win, Farley Steve made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tarley digs a good body shot into Morales's ribs.
Tarley slips under a jab.
Morales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarley connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Tarley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morales tries a body shot but Tarley blocks it.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tarley is leaning against Morales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tarley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Tarley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Tarley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarley prevents a body shot from Morales.
A short body shot lands from Tarley as the two fighters clinch.
Tarley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarley looking for a takedown.
Tarley blocks a body shot from Morales.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarley.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tarley's brow.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales. #T2#
Morales prevents a body shot from Tarley.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarley.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Tarley is controlling him.
A short left from Tarley.
Tarley lands a left hand.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarley lands a shot to the body.
Morales lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarley.
Tarley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarley presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Tarley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Tarley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morales.
Morales stuns Tarley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morales moves forwards but Tarley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarley just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarley moves out of range of the body kick from Morales.
Tarley catches Morales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarley lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tarley there.
Tarley misses with a straight left.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Tarley as he connects with a hook.
Tarley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tarley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarley.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.#T4#
Tarley throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarley.
Morales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarley misses with a two punch combination.
Morales connects with a jab.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tarley rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarley blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Tarley avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Tarley.
Morales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tarley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarley.
Morales is leaning against Tarley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tarley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Tarley.
Tarley loads up on a big right hand but Morales slips the punch.
Tarley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tarley.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales feints a jab promting Tarley to slip. Morales then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tarley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tarley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Morales - just one landing.
Tarley cracks Morales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarley avoids the body shot from Morales.
Tarley tries to move into range but Morales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarley misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarley lands with a nice body punch.
Tarley throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Tarley catches Morales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Tarley misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarley's head.
Tarley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarley misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarley misses with a shot to the body
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tarley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
Tarley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Tarley lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Tarley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarley swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarley lands a hook that snaps the head of Morales backwards. #T2#
Tarley scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales tries to work over Tarley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales gets through Tarley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Tarley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarley.
Tarley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarley can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Tarley swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tarley misses with a body punch.
Morales presses Tarley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarley backwards.
Morales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tarley can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Tarley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarley blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarley.
Morales working aggressively here.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarley avoids the damage to the body.
Tarley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Tarley controls the action.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Tarley.
Tarley swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Tarley blocks it.
Tarley lands a left hand.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tarley lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarley tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales misses with some punches.
Tarley scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Tarley avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
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 Jose Morales will probably get the nod.
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#
Tarley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Tarley.
Tarley looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Tarley lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarley lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Tarley clinches up against the cage.
Tarley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tarley fails to land.
Morales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Tarley avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Tarley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tarley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John Tarley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morales misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Tarley keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tarley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarley can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Morales working aggressively here.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarley.
Tarley has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Tarley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarley lands a nice uppercut.
Tarley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Tarley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarley's elbow.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarley.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tarley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morales takes a swing at Tarley's ribcage but misses.
Tarley connects with a single shot there.
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!
Tarley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Tarley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales lands with a hook. Tarley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Tarley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarley looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarley.
John Tarley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morales scrambles back to his feet.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarley.
John Tarley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Morales jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Tarley lands.
Tarley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morales.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Tarley moves into the clinch.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales pushes Tarley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Tarley tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4##BC#
Morales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarley takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Morales throws a nice looking combination but Tarley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarley.
Tarley misses with an uppercut
and Morales counters with a left to the body.
Tarley throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Tarley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Morales.
Tarley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tarley misses with a hook
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morales.
Morales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Tarley.
I think Tarley 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tarley!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Tarley thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
SFC31 - TBC
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Dock throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Dock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dock's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Dock.
Morales throws a leg kick but Dock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Dock with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Dock blocks the low kick.
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
Dock looks winded!
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dock.
Dock scores with a head kick. Morales tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Dock moves away and avoids it.
Morales avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morales scores with a decent looking hook.
Morales is looking to score with low kicks.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dock clean off his feet! He's out cold! Morales stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Morales thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SFC29 - Vattalles vs Mouwanga
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Rick Rollins has been cut.
Morales takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rollins scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Rollins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Rollins stands up and beckons Morales to join him on the feet.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Morales sprawls well.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rollins tries to move into range but Morales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rollins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range. #T1#
Rollins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.#CL2#
Rollins has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rollins fails to pull guard.
Jose Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rollins.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
Morales misses with some punches.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.#CL2#
Rollins rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morales tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morales pushes Rollins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Rollins pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morales throws a big elbow that misses.
Rollins wants to stand and escape but Morales is having none of it.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.#T3#
Morales throws a big right hand that misses.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Morales stops Rollins from standing up.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morales looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.#ES2#
Rollins pushes Morales off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morales moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
#T4#
Jab by Morales.#TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rollins lands in his opponent's guard.
Rollins won't allow Morales to sweep him here.
Morales pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Rollins stands and steps away. Morales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morales misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rollins pushes Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rollins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morales clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rollins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Rollins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Rollins'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.
#R2#
Rollins shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Rollins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morales looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Morales as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rollins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morales did well to prevent Rollins getting side control.
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollins's back!
Morales throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Morales working for the choke.
Rollins trying to get back to his feet but Morales is in full control for now.
Morales misses with a punch to the head. #T1##SUB#
Morales goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rollins escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SU2#
Rollins decides to stand up.
Rollins tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morales throws a hook but Rollins avoids it easily.
Morales lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Rollins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morales is looking to reverse the position.
Morales gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU2#
Rollins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rollins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Morales.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins jumps guard but Morales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Rollins jumps into guard, dragging Morales to the mat.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.
Morales throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rick Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rollins's guard.
Morales controlling the action here.#T3#
Morales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rollins is trying to stand.
Morales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
That has opened up Rick Rollins's cut even more.
Rollins is looking to escape.
Morales thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
Rollins is looking to escape.
Morales thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
Rollins looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Morales misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Morales throws a shot to the body.
Jose Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Morales misses.
Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
The cut above Rick Rollins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Rick Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rollins out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Morales!
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Event:
SFC27 - TBC
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Albatross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Albatross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Cornelius Albatross has been cut.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Morales tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Morales cracks Albatross with a big right hand and Albatross goes down!#ROC#
Albatross is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales loads up on a big left hand. Albatross felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Morales looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Albatross can't hide his disappointment, as Morales celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Morales!
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Event:
HHFC Live! 10/18/17
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Morales avoids the head kick by Montoya.
A jab from Morales finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montoya's head.
Morales tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Montoya throws a chopping leg kick but Morales manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montoya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Montoya is looking to counter punch.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montoya needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gary Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales looks to land a combination but Montoya avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a low kick as Morales jumps back.
Morales swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morales throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morales jabs at Montoya's body.
Morales connects with a body shot.
Morales avoids a kick to the body.
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montoya doesn't seem bothered though.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montoya works over Morales's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montoya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montoya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Montoya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
Montoya throws a sloppy head kick
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales connects with a right that clearly hurt Montoya. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Morales proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Montoya collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Morales!
Jose Morales is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
HHFC Live! 9/27/17
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Morales closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Austin Christopher has been cut.
Christopher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Christopher. Those never looked like landing.
Christopher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morales connects with the punch.
Christopher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Morales counters with a right hand that sends Christopher tumbling to the canvas! Can Morales finish him? He dives into Christopher's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Christopher is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales is pushing down on Christopher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christopher is fighting to maintain full guard but Morales has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Christopher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Morales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Christopher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Morales has cracked it and Christopher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Morales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Morales!
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Event:
6SFP - #1
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Velazquez throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but Morales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Velazquez with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velazquez. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Vega Velazquez has been cut.
Velazquez slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velazquez drops his hands for a split second and Morales immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Velazquez face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Morales follows up with a right hand that knocks Velazquez into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
Vega Velazquez spoke after the fight, saying 'Good Win '.
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