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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1# Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Morris wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position. Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A nice side step and Morris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD# Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Thompson tries to advance to mount but Morris denies him. Morris can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Thompson wants to stand but Morris has his arm trapped. #T1# Thompson grinds an elbow into Morris's temple. Morris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thompson working away. Morris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thompson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Morris is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well. Morris can't do much from the bottom here. Thompson wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy. A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morris misses with a body kick.#T3# Thompson goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward. Morris steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Morris is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Thompson has Morris pushed against the cage. Thompson'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. Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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. Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Morris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD# Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Thompson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Morris throws a counter combo. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Morris will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Morris loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch. Morris throws a body kick that misses #CL# and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away. Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Thompson is trying to pull guard but Morris has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson wants a takedown.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike. Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks. #T1# Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage. Morris is trying to break free. A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Morris is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Morris is controlling him. Morris wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC# Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Morris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Thompson rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage. Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Morris blocks with his arms.
#BC# Thompson breaks the clinch.
Harry Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Thompson backs off Morris throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all. David Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. David Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morris misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely. Thompson blocks a head kick by Morris.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson fails to land the takedown. As Thompson backs off Morris throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all. Thompson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4# Thompson goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward. It seemed like Morris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thompson goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morris tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing. Thompson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Thompson clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Thompson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morris just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Morris blocks a body shot from Thompson. #T1# Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Morris is trying to break free. Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morris walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Morris throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely. Thompson fails with the takedown. Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely. Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Morris with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.#T2##CL# Thompson rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage. Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away. Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morris is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away. Thompson just leaning against Morris, taking a breather. Morris working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Thompson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL# Thompson drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Thompson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2# Morris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson slips under a jab.#CL# Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Morris. Thompson'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. A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harry Morris. I think Morris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. A head kick by Morris misses #TD# and Poop counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Poop has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morris is proving hard to escape from. Morris wants to control the position but Poop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Poop wants to stand up but Morris is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris is controlling Poop's trapped leg to prevent Poop from advancing to side control. Morris is trying to maintain the position but Poop is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Morris pushes Poop off looking to stand but Poop dives back in and keeps control.
Morris tries to roll over but Poop keeps him under control. It looks like Poop is going to stand back up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris misses with a double jab
#TD# and Poop counters with a shoot takedown. Morris fights it but they end up in guard. #T2##SU# Morris is working an open guard so Poop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Poop avoids the head kick by Morris.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poop attempts a counter takedown but Morris avoids it well and moves away. Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# A jab from Morris misses. A jab from Morris misses. Poop avoids the body shot from Morris.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Morris throws a head kick that misses. Morris tries to bum rush Poop with a series of wild strikes but Poop uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poop circles away quickly and effectively. Morris misses with a combination
#TD# and Poop counters with a nice double leg into guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Head Poop will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Poop is just out of range. Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Morris thows a left - swing and a miss! Morris misses with a left hand #TD# and Poop counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Morris has his feet on Poop's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A slow jab from Morris misses its intended target. Poop tries to counter with a takedown but Morris is quick to defend against it. Morris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Poop slips a jab from Morris. Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. Poop defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand. Morris misses with a head kick.
Poop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Morris has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Poop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morris won't be happy with that. Poop could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##SU# Poop has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. A punch combination from Morris misses. Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. Morris misses with a double jab.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown. The fighters circling - Morris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Poop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Poop. #T4# Poop staying out of range there. Harry Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Morris misses. Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Poop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown. Morris misses with a looping left. A head kick by Morris misses #TD# and Poop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poop. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.#SU# Poop stands up and waves to Morris to follow him. #T1# Morris misses with a head kick.
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Poop counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that. Morris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Poop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Poop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Morris swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2# Morris throws a series of punches but Poop avoids them all with ease. Poop tries to counter with a takedown but Morris is quick to defend against it. Head Poop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big left from Morris misses. Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poop. Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poop feinted with a counter takedown.#T3# Poop ducks under a wild hook from Morris. No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morris sprawls and moves away. Morris throws a head kick but Poop moves out of range.
Poop appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Morris misses with a straight right. Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Poop attempts a counter takedown but Morris avoids it well and moves away.#T4# Morris misses with a hook
#TD# and Poop counters with a shoot takedown. Morris fights it but they end up in guard. Poop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard. Poop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2# Morris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Poop has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Morris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Morris! |
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