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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Hick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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187 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob Hick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hick as he avoids it easily.
Hick looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morozov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hick closes the distance and clinches up with Morozov, looking for a takedown. Hick pushes Morozov against the cage but Morozov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morozov throws a shot from downtown. Hick moves away and avoids it.
Morozov tries to clinch there but Hick circles away.
Morozov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hick.
Morozov moves into range and clinches up with Hick.
Morozov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Bob Hick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morozov controlling his opponent.
Morozov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hick is on top in guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hick controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hick stops Morozov from standing up.
Morozov wants to control but Hick passes easily into half guard.
Hick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working.
Morozov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morozov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morozov pulls Hick in to control the position.
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hick wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
Morozov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morozov is proving hard to escape from.
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hick trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morozov scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov dominated that round.
That's time! Hick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morozov drives through and clinches with Hick against the cage.
Morozov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hick misses with a takedown
and Morozov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hick!
Morozov landing shots from mount.
Morozov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hick is looking to escape.
Hick taking shots to the head.
Hick tries to lock up and control but Morozov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick tries to improve his position but instead Morozov has taken his back!
Hick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morozov's arms.
The referee is taking a good look at Hick as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Morozov!
Morozov looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morozov avoiding Hick 's attempts to control his hands.
Morozov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morozov doesn't have the hooks in and Hick manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Hick postures up.
Morozov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morozov wants to stand and escape but Hick is having none of it.
Hick gets to his feet. Morozov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morozov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hick defends it nicely.
Billy Bob Hick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hick circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morozov shoots and misses
and Hick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billy Bob Hick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhenya Morozov.
Hick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morozov as he avoids it easily.
Morozov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Morozov as Hick shoots in.
Morozov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hick in the body.
Hick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hick tries for a takedown but Morozov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morozov has Hick up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morozov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morozov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morozov controlling the pace.
Hick is trying to stand back up but Morozov is controlling him
Morozov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hick is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hick!
Morozov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hick to take his back!
Hick controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
A lull in the action here.
Morozov tightening his grip on Hick, looking for the choke.
That's two 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.
Morozov is trying to stick to Hick's back but Hick is turning into Morozov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morozov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hick.
Hick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hick throws a lazy head kick
and Morozov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hick wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hick darts in trying to clinch
and Morozov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morozov.
Hick missing with knees to the body.
Morozov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morozov stops a takedown attempt from Hick.
Morozov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morozov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hick tries to score a body lock takedown but Morozov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morozov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hick tries to clinch but Morozov moves away
and Morozov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morozov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zhenya Morozov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morozov!
Hick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morozov is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhenya Morozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morozov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhenya Morozov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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