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Event:
ICE 10: Bhliain Nua
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Morningstar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Anderson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morningstar is defending well. Anderson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morningstar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Anderson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brook Anderson! |
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Event:
ICE 8: Cloigh
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Morningstar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morningstar.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Junior Johnson has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morningstar.#T1##CL#
Morningstar moves into the clinch.
Morningstar digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Morningstar.
Morningstar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Morningstar breaks the clinch.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morningstar scores with a leg kick.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Morningstar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morningstar scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phillip Morningstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morningstar throws a shot to the body.
Morningstar tries to clinch #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morningstar!
Morningstar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morningstar throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Morningstar is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morningstar lands a body shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Morningstar.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Morningstar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morningstar throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Crunch! Morningstar slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Phillip Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morningstar.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Morningstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson jumps guard but Morningstar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Morningstar breaks the clinch.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morningstar pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Morningstar didn't expect that.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morningstar's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morningstar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Morningstar is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morningstar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morningstar is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morningstar avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morningstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Morningstar bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Morningstar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morningstar. #T3#
Johnson controlling the position.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morningstar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Morningstar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Morningstar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Morningstar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Junior Johnson!
Junior Johnson is the new lightweight champion!
Junior Johnson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ICE3: First Champion
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A left lands for Morningstar.
Morningstar lands a nice shot that snaps Fleming's head back.
Fleming tries to clinch up.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morningstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Phillip Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar slips a straight right by Fleming.
Morningstar misses with a body kick.
Fleming fails with the takedown
and Morningstar counters with a two punch combo.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Morningstar. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morningstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fleming rushes Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fleming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morningstars head.
Fleming tries to stall but Morningstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morningstar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fleming smiles and moves away.
Morningstar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fleming under the eye.#T1#
Morningstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleming.
Morningstar throws a body kick that misses.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleming checks a leg kick.
Fleming appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morningstar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
Morningstar scores with a body shot.
Fleming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morningstar tries to bum rush Fleming with a series of wild strikes but Fleming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morningstar avoids the head kick by Fleming.
Morningstar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morningstar lands a high kick!
Morningstar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleming.
As Fleming backs off Morningstar throws a huge counter combo but Fleming manages to avoid it all.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morningstar throws a series of punches but Fleming avoids them all with ease.
Fleming seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morningstar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Fleming moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
Fleming moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves away
and Morningstar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morningstar lands a head kick!
Morningstar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morningstar wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleming shoots in for a double leg but Morningstar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morningstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morningstar throws a wild body kick that Fleming sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Morningstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleming tries to clinch up
letting Morningstar counter with a right hand. #T3#
Fleming closes the distance but Morningstar moves to the side
and Morningstar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morningstar tries to work over Fleming's front leg with a kick but Fleming checks it.
A left lands for Morningstar.
Morningstar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morningstar lunges at Fleming with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fleming's hand.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Fleming blocks the leg kick.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morningstar wants to slow Fleming down by chopping away at his legs.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morningstar throws the kick towards the body but Fleming avoids it.#TD2#
Fleming tries to sprawl but Morningstar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming tries to kick Morningstar off but Morningstar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Morningstar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morningstar controlling the action here.
Fleming is trying to stand back up but Morningstar is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morningstar lands a nice short elbow.
Morningstar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morningstar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morningstar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morningstar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming is trying to stand.
Morningstar is trying to control. Fleming wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morningstar controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morningstar connects with a nice short shot to Fleming's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morningstar defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Morningstar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morningstar wants a takedown but no success here.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fleming gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fleming prevents Morningstar from breaking the clinch.
Morningstar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fleming prevents it.
Levi Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Morningstar.
Fleming with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morningstar tries to score a body lock takedown but Fleming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fleming just leaning against Morningstar, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar wants to break free but Fleming has control.
Fleming lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleming.
Fleming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Fleming is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fleming with a knee to the head.
Levi Fleming has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleming.
A right hand to the body from Fleming.
Fleming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fleming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fleming lands a knee to the head.
Fleming lands a good knee to the midsection. Morningstar won't want to take too many of those.
Fleming scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Fleming.
Fleming lands an elbow just above Morningstar 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleming.
Fleming wants to stall.
Fleming is struggling to control the position.
Fleming scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Fleming lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fleming.
Morningstar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fleming trying to stall but Morningstar improves his position.
Fleming stops a takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Fleming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fleming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleming crunches a lovely knee into Morningstar's ribcage.
Fleming content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fleming working Morningstar over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Fleming gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleming scores a nice knee to the body.
Fleming lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Fleming lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleming.
Fleming keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morningstar's efforts to push away.
Fleming lands a left hand.
Fleming working Morningstar over with knees to the body.
Fleming lands an elbow just above Morningstar 's eye.
Fleming lands an elbow inside.
Fleming creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morningstar's defenses.
Fleming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Nice elbow from Fleming.
Morningstar slows down the pace here.
Fleming lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar takes an elbow to the temple.
Fleming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Fleming lands with a right to the head.
Fleming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fleming lands an elbow that stopped Morningstar in his tracks for a moment.
Fleming blocks an uppercut.
Fleming dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fleming wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Morningstar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleming is looking to escape.
Morningstar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Fleming dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Morningstar shoots in and drives through. Fleming sprawls well.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fleming moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
And Morningstar responds with a good body kick, but Fleming manages to step out the way in time.
Levi Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morningstar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morningstar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morningstar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillip Morningstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar tried to score with a low kick but Fleming checks it.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A jab from Morningstar misses.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but Morningstar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleming leaves Morningstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fleming takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fleming tries to bum rush Morningstar with a series of wild strikes but Morningstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morningstar fails with a takedown attempt.
Levi Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Morningstar.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar feints the counter takedown.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morningstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morningstar throws a fast counter high kick but Fleming manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleming fails with the takedown.
Morningstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleming avoids the body shot from Morningstar.
Fleming is looking to clinch but Morningstar is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Fleming wants to clinch
and Morningstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morningstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fleming checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar misses with a low kick as Fleming jumps back.#T3#
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
Fleming is looking to clinch.
Morningstar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fleming checks it well. #CL#
Fleming moves into the clinch successfully.
Morningstar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fleming.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Fleming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Morningstar tries to break the clinch but Fleming is controlling the position.
Fleming is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morningstar wants to get back to striking at distance but Fleming won't allow it.
Morningstar is trying to maintain a safe position but Fleming gets an underhook and turns Morningstar into the cage.
Morningstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleming looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Morningstar goes for a takedown attempt but Fleming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morningstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleming is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fleming looks to clinch
and Morningstar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleming thinking.
Morningstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morningstar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Morningstar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morningstar is looking to land body kicks.
Fleming seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morningstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Morningstar misses with a two punch combination.
Fleming is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morningstar.
Morningstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but Morningstar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but Fleming won't allow it.
Fleming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morningstar fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Fleming.
Still in the clinch, Fleming scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fleming. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Morningstar jumps guard and drags Fleming to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Fleming stands up and waves to Morningstar to follow him.
Fleming checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morningstar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming checks a leg kick nicely.
Fleming tries to counter by clinching up but Morningstar breaks away and moves out of range.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.
Morningstar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morningstar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fleming counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Morningstar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fleming is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Phillip Morningstar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morningstar trying to control the action but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Morningstar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Morningstar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Check out the look on Morningstar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Morningstar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleming keeps working.
Fleming is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morningstar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morningstar works to advance to full mount. Fleming defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morningstar controlling his opponent.
Fleming taking shots to the head.
Morningstar trying to control but Fleming is having none of it.
Morningstar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fleming can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Morningstar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fleming's face.
Morningstar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morningstar controlling the position easily from mount.
Morningstar tries to control but Fleming wriggling away.
Morningstar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fleming looks a forlorn figure.
Fleming squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morningstar with good strikes from the mount here!
Morningstar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morningstar won't let Fleming get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Morningstar motions for Fleming to come forward. Morningstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.
Fleming wants to clinch but Morningstar slips to the side
and Morningstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Morningstar lands but Fleming takes it in his stride. #CL#
Fleming gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleming has Morningstar pushed against the cage.
Morningstar wants to break free but Fleming has control.
Fleming working Morningstar over with knees to the body.
Fleming lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fleming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fleming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Fleming stalling in the clinch but Morningstar improves position.
Morningstar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fleming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Fleming prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morningstar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fleming has him pressed against the cage.
Morningstar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levi Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Morningstar.
Morningstar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morningstar is trying to break free.
Fleming crunches a lovely knee into Morningstar's ribcage.
Fleming tries to stall but Morningstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morningstar takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Phillip Morningstar has been cut.
Fleming lands an elbow that stopped Morningstar in his tracks for a moment.
Fleming is looking to control Morningstar's arms but Morningstar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fleming has his back to the cage. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Fleming tries to tie him up.
Morningstar goes for a takedown attempt but Fleming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morningstar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorningstar.
Morningstar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Morningstar.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morningstar stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleming. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningstar scores with a sloppy right hand. Fleming should have avoided that one.
Morningstar tries a low kick but Fleming avoids it.
Morningstar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fleming backs up against the cage.
Morningstar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fleming wants to clinch#TD2#
and Morningstar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morningstar trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Morningstar postures up in Fleming's guard and throws a big left but Fleming blocks it.
Morningstar controlling from the top position.
Morningstar throwing strikes from guard but Fleming blocks nicely.
Morningstar won't allow Fleming to get back to his feet.
Levi Fleming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar postures up and lands a big shot to Fleming's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Morningstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morningstar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Morningstar!
Phillip Morningstar is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morningstar tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morningstar to the ground. Morningstar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton slips a straight right by Morningstar.#CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch but Newton keeps him there for the moment.
Morningstar looking for a takedown.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morningstar.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morningstar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cason Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton lands an elbow inside that Morningstar shrugs off.
Newton cracks Morningstar with a nice body shot.
Newton scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to pull guard but Morningstar won't allow it.
#TD#
Newton manages to pull guard.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newton tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Newton is working an open guard so Morningstar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morningstar lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Cason Newton has been cut.#T1##CL#
Newton moves into range and clinches up with Morningstar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but Newton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Newton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Newton jumps into guard, dragging Morningstar to the mat.
Morningstar trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Morningstar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morningstar connects with a crisp jab.
Newton blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morningstar looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Morningstar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2##CL#
Newton forces Morningstar back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton avoiding damage as Morningstar throws knees to the body.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morningstar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton slips a straight right by Morningstar.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morningstar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morningstar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Newton closes the distance and pushes Morningstar back into the cage.
Newton is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morningstar sprawls well. Morningstar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningstar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Morningstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newton wants to clinch.
Morningstar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Morningstar throws a push kick but Newton slaps the foot to one side.
Morningstar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Morningstar misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Newton misses the target.#CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Phillip Morningstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Newton blocks the leg kick.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Morningstar tries to keep at a distance but Newton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
#T4#
Newton gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Morningstar is trying to force a seperation but Newton has the dominant position.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morningstar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morningstar trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morningstar into the cage.
Morningstar tries to stall but Newton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morningstar is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newton lands a hook that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Morningstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Morningstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Newton both land. Nice combination.
Newton cracks Morningstar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton tries to clinch there but Morningstar circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cason Newton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cason Newton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Morningstar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Newton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morningstar, pushing him back against the cage.
Morningstar tries to break the clinch but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morningstar up against the cage.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newton scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Newton.
Newton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morningstar prevents it.
Morningstar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Newton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morningstar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newton wants to control but Morningstar is keeping busy.#T1##ES2#
Morningstar manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nice uppercut there from Morningstar.#CL#
Newton has Morningstar up against the cage in a clinch.
Morningstar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morningstar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Cason Newton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newton goes for a takedown attempt but Morningstar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cason Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morningstar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morningstar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phillip Morningstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morningstar stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cason Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Newton forces Morningstar back against the cage and clinches.
Morningstar tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Morningstar back against the cage. #T2#
Morningstar tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Newton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton blocks a body shot from Morningstar.
Morningstar missing with knees to the body.
Newton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morningstar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton stalling against the cage.
Morningstar trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morningstar into the cage.#BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morningstar cracks Newton with a good jab.
Morningstar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Newton misses with a head kick.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Crunch! Morningstar slams his shin into Newton's torso.
Newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Newton clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
Morningstar jumps guard but Newton stands there with Morningstar around his waist. Morningstar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Newton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Newton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Newton avoiding damage as Morningstar throws knees to the body.
Newton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Morningstar sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Newton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morningstar being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##BC2#
Morningstar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!#CL#
Newton rushes Morningstar and presses him up against the cage.
Newton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch but Newton keeps him there for the moment.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morningstar can do to turn this around?
Newton jumps guard but Morningstar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Newton breaks from the clinch.
Morningstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Morningstar.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morningstar tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Newton is looking to clinch but Morningstar is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phillip Morningstar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cason Newton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Morningstar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Morningstar shapes to counter with a head kick.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morningstar sprawls well. Morningstar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningstar lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Morningstar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newton backs up against the cage.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Morningstar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cason Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Newton closes the distance and pushes Morningstar back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Morningstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Newton pulls Morningstar into guard.
#SUB#
Morningstar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phillip Morningstar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morningstar landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Morningstar defends it easily.
#SU2#
Morningstar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morningstar dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Morningstar throws a leg kick but Newton checks it.
Morningstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Newton tries to clinch up.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Morningstar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morningstar can pounce on him.
Morningstar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morningstar throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morningstar.#CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morningstar blocks it with crossed arms.
Morningstar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newton checks a leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL#
Newton moves into the clinch.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Morningstar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newton smiles and moves away.
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morningstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Morningstar looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Morningstar looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Newton is looking to clinch but Morningstar is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newton.
Some wild striking there from Morningstar.
Morningstar is looking to score with low kicks.
Morningstar misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Newton moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Newton goes for a double leg but Morningstar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morningstar continues to drive forward.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morningstar is trying to push Newton away but Newton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Newton jumps guard and drags Morningstar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is looking to stand up but Morningstar isn't so interested in that idea.
Newton wants to sweep here but Morningstar controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Morningstar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morningstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morningstar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Morningstar.
I think Morningstar 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phillip Morningstar! |
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