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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Morrow fails with the takedown.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Tony Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Morrow.
Gordon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gordon cracks the inside of Morrow's front leg.
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gordon sprawls well initially but Morrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is trying to stand up here but Morrow is controlling him well.
Morrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrow wants to get back to his feet.
Morrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrow looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Morrow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordon. That's going to slow Morrow down.
Morrow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morrow off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordon!
Gordon is looking to slow Morrow down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Good leg kick by Gordon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morrow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrow is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Morrow circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Gordon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrow.
Morrow ducks right into an uppercut from Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon stalks Morrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morrow's face. Morrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Morrow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gordon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gordon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gordon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon working Morrow over with knees to the body.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gordon duly obliges.
Gordon scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrow on the side of the head.
Gordon stalks Morrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morrow's face. Morrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gordon duly obliges.
Morrow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gordon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gordon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gordon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morrow has time to react.
Morrow looks to clinch
and Gordon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Gordon.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon throws a right hand that Morrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrow also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Gordon 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.
Morrow misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morrow's guard.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
Gordon trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrow can do to turn this around?
Morrow wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Morrow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morrow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Gordon is looking to slow Morrow down with leg kicks.
Morrow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morrow backs up against the cage.
Gordon stalks Morrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morrow's face. Morrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Gordon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gordon works over Morrow's head and body with a nice combination.
Gordon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gordon throws a nice head kick!
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Morrow backpedaling.
Gordon lands a two punch combo.
Gordon throws a combination. Morrow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon scores with a head kick.
Gordon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gordon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tony Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morrow backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
Gordon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left lands for Gordon.
Gordon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gordon scores with a nice body kick.
Gordon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Gordon.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrow.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrow at a distance.
Gordon lands with a nice combination. Morrow backs away looking to recover.
Gordon cracks Morrow with a good jab.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrow.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrow wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon prevents Morrow from improving his position.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrow tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gordon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Morrow tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrow swinging wildly here.
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Morrow looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Morrow misses with a double jab
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Morrow takes it in his stride.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Gordon lands a nice hook to Morrow's body. Morrow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Gordon digs a good hook to Morrow's body.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tony Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morrow backs up against the cage.
Morrow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Gordon.
Morrow throws a combination that misses
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
Morrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon crunches a lovely knee into Morrow's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Morrow seems unphased.
Gordon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morrow tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrow shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrow if he has to take too many more of those.
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Gordon shoots and misses
so Morrow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
Seth Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow wants to stand and escape but instead Gordon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Morrow wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Morrow won't let him.
Morrow is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrow wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Morrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Morrow shoots and misses
and Gordon counters with a series of strikes. Morrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tony Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Morrow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gordon - that will leave a mark!
Morrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Gordon sprawls well. He's pushed Morrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gordon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordon!
Tony Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon lands with a nice combination. Morrow backs away looking to recover.
Morrow has his takedown stuffed
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Gordon.
Morrow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon scores with a jab.
Gordon scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Gordon as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gordon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Gordon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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