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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Morrow slips under a jab from Oreilly .
Morrow misses with a head kick.
Bobby Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oreilly dodges the punch combination from Morrow.
Oreilly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morrow slips under a jab.
Morrow wants to counter the offense by Oreilly and move into the clinch position.
Morrow scores with a three punch combo!
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oreilly throws out the jab. #CL2#
Morrow has closed the distance and engaged Oreilly in a clinch.
Oreilly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morrow prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow controlling the action here for a moment.
Morrow stops a takedown attempt from Oreilly .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Oreilly . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oreilly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrow after a bit of a struggle.
Morrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Oreilly has double underhooks. #T1#
Oreilly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oreilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oreilly sprawls well. Oreilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Oreilly .
Morrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oreilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrow. Morrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oreilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Oreilly misses.
Oreilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Oreilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrow slips a straight right by Oreilly .#T2#
Oreilly looks to land a left hand but Morrow moved out of range nicely.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oreilly moves away.
Morrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oreilly cracks Morrow with an open hand slap.
Oreilly misses with a hook. Morrow ducked under it nicely.
Oreilly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Oreilly misses the target.
Oreilly throws a shot from downtown. Morrow moves away and avoids it.
Oreilly looks to land a right hand but Morrow moved out of range.
Morrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Nice defenses there by Morrow.
Morrow tries to counter with a clinch but Oreilly shakes him off and moves away.
Morrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oreilly .
Oreilly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oreilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Morrow instigates a clinch.
Oreilly looking for a takedown.
Morrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oreilly .
Morrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Oreilly has double underhooks.
Morrow can't break the clinch.
Oreilly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morrow prevents it.
Oreilly tries for a takedown but Morrow manages to get underhooks.
Morrow wants a takedown but no success here.
Oreilly looking for a takedown. #T4#
Oreilly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrow after a bit of a struggle.
Oreilly wants a takedown but no success here.
Morrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Oreilly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oreilly is breathing heavily.
Oreilly is working for takedown but Morrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oreilly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrow stops a takedown attempt from Oreilly .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morrow tries to break the clinch but Oreilly is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oreilly wants to take the fight to the mat but Morrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oreilly can't get the takedown.
Morrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oreilly .
#TD2#
Morrow pulls Oreilly into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morrow dominated that 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.#R2#
Morrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrow moves forwards but Oreilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oreilly misses with a hook. Morrow ducked under it nicely.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Oreilly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bobby Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Oreilly misses.
Oreilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Oreilly tries to keep at a distance but Morrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreilly wants a takedown but no success here.
Oreilly is trying to drag Morrow to the mat but Morrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oreilly wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Oreilly . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oreilly is working for takedown but Morrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oreilly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oreilly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morrow is defending well.
Oreilly goes for a takedown attempt but Morrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrow blocks a head kick by Oreilly .
Oreilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oreilly misses the jab.
Morrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oreilly defends it nicely.
Oreilly misses with a left hand
and Morrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oreilly is fending him off so far but Morrow persists. Nope, Oreilly circles away and we're back to standing.
Oreilly throws a series of punches but Morrow moves out of range.
And Morrow responds with a good body kick, but Oreilly manages to step out the way in time.
Cooper Oreilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Oreilly misses with a head kick.
Morrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oreilly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrow somewhat.
Oreilly misses with a right hand
and Morrow counters with a series of strikes. Oreilly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morrow has his takedown stuffed
and Oreilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oreilly keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Oreilly .
Oreilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrow tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Oreilly throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Oreilly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oreilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oreilly misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Oreilly .
Morrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Morrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oreilly stops a takedown attempt from Morrow.
Oreilly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morrow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Morrow gets control of Oreilly 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morrow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Morrow has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oreilly off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oreilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrow.#T4#
Morrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morrow swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Oreilly counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oreilly stuffs the takedown.
Oreilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrow moves to clinch but Oreilly breaks away
and Oreilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oreilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Oreilly .
Oreilly misses the jab.
Morrow misses with a leg kick.
Oreilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrow in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cooper Oreilly 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#
Oreilly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Morrow has been cut.
Oreilly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oreilly wants it to stay on the feet.
Oreilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrow tries to clinch up.
Morrow closes the distance and clinches up with Oreilly , looking for a takedown. Morrow pushes Oreilly against the cage but Oreilly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oreilly jabs Morrow right on the nose. Morrow blinks but takes it well.
Morrow tries to clinch there but Oreilly circles away.
Oreilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrow.
Morrow tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreilly misses with a looping right.
Morrow wants to counter the offense by Oreilly and move into the clinch position.
Morrow walks into a straight right hand from Oreilly .
Cooper Oreilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Oreilly cracks Morrow with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Morrow forces Oreilly back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Morrow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oreilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper Oreilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Morrow.
Morrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oreilly lands with a straight right. Morrow didn't see that one coming.
Morrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oreilly .
Morrow tries to clinch there but Oreilly circles away.
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oreilly throws out the jab.
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrow wants to clinch.#T2#
A low kick from Morrow is predictable there #TD#
and Oreilly counters with a shoot takedown. Morrow fights it but they end up in guard.
Morrow pushes Oreilly off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Oreilly .
Morrow tries to counter with a clinch but Oreilly shakes him off and moves away.
Oreilly throws a good cross that connects.
Morrow shoots for a takedown but Oreilly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Oreilly .#T3#
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oreilly misses the jab.
Morrow defending well as Oreilly loads up on a big left hand.
Oreilly scores with a jab.
Oreilly jabs Morrow right on the nose. Morrow blinks but takes it well.
Oreilly misses the jab.
Oreilly throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Morrow throws a counter combo.
Oreilly blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Oreilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrow can do to turn this around?
Oreilly misses with a head kick.
Oreilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrow wants to counter with a clinch but Oreilly pushes him away.
Oreilly misses with a head kick.
Morrow looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Morrow.
Morrow tries to counter with a clinch but Oreilly shakes him off and moves away.
Oreilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Oreilly .
Oreilly avoids the head kick by Morrow.
Oreilly throws an overhand right that lands on Morrow's shoulder, as Morrow tries to avoid the shot.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oreilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Oreilly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oreilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morrow tries to clinch there but Oreilly circles away.
Oreilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Oreilly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oreilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Oreilly !
A very excited looking Cooper Oreilly 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:
KIFC 42-
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Morrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Morrow has been cut.
Bobby Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shewmaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Shewmaker.
Morrow shoots and misses
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Good work by Morrow as he checks the leg kick.
Morrow slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Morrow connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Shewmaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shewmaker with a jab.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Henry Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Morrow.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Shewmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shewmaker gets a clinch.
Morrow trying to control the position but instead, Shewmaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morrow into the cage.
Shewmaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Shewmaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Shewmaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morrow's face.
Shewmaker scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Bobby Morrow's cut even more.
Morrow looks winded!
Morrow takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Shewmaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Morrow out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Morrow off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker very nearly forgot to thank Island clothing lite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
KIFC 33
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Morrow moves into the clinch.
Motosserra tries to pull guard but Morrow won't allow it.
#TD2#
Morrow jumps into guard, dragging Motosserra to the mat.
Morrow striking off his back but it's not causing Motosserra any problems.
Motosserra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Motosserra from controlling successfully.
Motosserra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Motosserra drops back looking for a leg! Morrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morrow manages to kick Motosserra off! Motosserra jumps back into Morrow's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Motosserra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Motosserra trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Morrow gets the takedown into side control.
Motosserra can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrow trying to control the action but Motosserra is working from the bottom. #T2#
Morrow working away.
Motosserra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Motosserra looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Motosserra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrow pulls his head out easily.
Motosserra is trying to control but Morrow manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Morrow looking to ground and pound but Motosserra is blocking nicely.
Motosserra wants to hold on but Morrow pushes him away.
Motosserra is trying to escape the mount.
Motosserra wants to hold on but Morrow pushes him away.
Motosserra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Motosserra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Motosserra is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Morrow is tapping! Great win for Motosserra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charlinho Motosserra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tetsuo moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Tetsuo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Morrow has Tetsuo pulled in close to control his posture.
Tetsuo trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrow is pulling down on Tetsuo's head. It's preventing any offense from Tetsuo, at least for the moment.
Morrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrow, not yet.
Tetsuo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrow wants to stand up but Tetsuo is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Tetsuo slips nicely into half guard.
Tetsuo is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morrow is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrow is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tetsuo pinned against the cage. Tetsuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tetsuo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tetsuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrow tries to avoid it but Tetsuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrow to the ground. Morrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Tetsuo clinches up with Morrow and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Morrow's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Tetsuo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morrow sneaks out the side door and pushes Tetsuo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Morrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tetsuo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrow tries to clinch but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Tetsuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Tetsuo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
#CL2#
Tetsuo clinches up with Morrow and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Tetsuo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tetsuo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tetsuo breaks from the clinch.
Morrow dives in and grabs Tetsuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tetsuo pushes down on Morrow's head and hops out.#TD2#
Morrow tries to sprawl but Tetsuo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morrow has one foot on Tetsuo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches.
Morrow is trying to break the clinch but Tetsuo is controlling him.#TD2#
Tetsuo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morrow can't fight it off and eventually Tetsuo manages to take the fight to the floor. Morrow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiribayama Tetsuo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tetsuo misses the shot to the body.
Tetsuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrow sprawls well. Morrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tetsuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Tetsuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Morrow goes for a double leg but Tetsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tetsuo continues to drive forward.
Tetsuo with the counter takedown but Morrow avoids it easily.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Tetsuo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Tetsuo drags the fight down to the ground.
Morrow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tetsuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Morrow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tetsuo, up you get! #CL2#
Morrow gets tackled into the cage by Tetsuo. Tetsuo maintains the clinch.
Tetsuo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morrow is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tetsuo taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tetsuo pushes Morrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tetsuo tries to pull guard but Morrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Tetsuo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morrow is trying to pull guard but Tetsuo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tetsuo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tetsuo breaks the clinch.
Tetsuo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Morrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tetsuo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tetsuo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tetsuo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Tetsuo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrow swivels and escapes.
Tetsuo fails to land the takedown.
Tetsuo tries to clinch up.
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrow closes the distance and clinches up with Tetsuo, looking for a takedown. Morrow pushes Tetsuo against the cage but Tetsuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tetsuo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morrow is trying to defend but Tetsuo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morrow kicks Tetsuo off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Tetsuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morrow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tetsuo is in Morrow'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!
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tetsuo postures up.
Morrow wants to stand up but Tetsuo is controlling him.
Tetsuo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tetsuo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiribayama Tetsuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tetsuo lands in his opponent's guard.
Morrow wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Tetsuo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Tetsuo decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tetsuo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tetsuo presses Morrow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tetsuo misses with a body punch.
Morrow tries to pull guard but Tetsuo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Morrow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tetsuo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morrow tries for a takedown but Tetsuo circles away easily#CL2#
and Tetsuo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tetsuo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tetsuo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Tetsuo pulls Morrow into guard.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Tetsuo controlling Morrow's posture. #SUB2#
Morrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tetsuo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrow has managed to get both his arms back between Tetsuo's legs - danger averted.
Tetsuo 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.#T2#
Tetsuo seems keen to control Morrow's posture.
Tetsuo is trying to control the position but Morrow postures up.
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrow trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tetsuo throws a counter combo.#T3#
Tetsuo tries to land a leg kick but Morrow saw it coming and moves away.
Tetsuo fails with the takedown.
Tetsuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tetsuo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Tetsuo manages to pull guard.
Tetsuo trying to keep a closed guard but Morrow is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Morrow won't allow Tetsuo to get back to his feet.
Tetsuo trying to keep a closed guard but Morrow is proving a slippery customer.
Tetsuo is wriggling around but Morrow manages to pass to half guard.
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Morrow is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Morrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tetsuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiribayama Tetsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tetsuo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiribayama Tetsuo! |
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