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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iwan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morgan to keep the fight standing.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Cunningham drops back down to his feet.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Cunningham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but Morgan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan has Cunningham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morgan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cunningham tumbling to the mat - Morgan dives into Cunningham's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now.
Cunningham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan stands up and waves to Cunningham to follow him.
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunningham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cunningham is proving hard to escape from.
Morgan gets to his feet - Cunningham follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Cunningham fails to pull guard.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but Morgan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Morgan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cunningham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cunningham trying to control the position but Morgan manages to sink in the hooks.
Morgan has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cunningham covering up well under a series of strikes from Morgan.
Cunningham is trying to stand back up.
Cunningham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cunningham has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cunningham trying to control the action but Morgan just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham trying to control the hands but Morgan breaks the grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwan Morgan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Cunningham moves out of range.
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown.
Morgan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
Cunningham is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cunningham trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham trying to control here.
Morgan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morgan drives through and clinches with Cunningham against the cage.
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cunningham stops Morgan from standing up.
Morgan is looking to sweep but instead, Cunningham has passed into half guard.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Cunningham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cunningham.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cunningham defends well.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgan has escaped and now he's on top!
Morgan prevents Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.
Cunningham keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Cunningham has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morgan postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwan Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cunningham pushes Morgan off and gets back to his feet.
Morgan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morgan lands in his opponent's guard.
Cunningham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan prevents Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
Cunningham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan scores with a takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Iwan Morgan.
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunningham is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
Cunningham trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cunningham wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cunningham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniel Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iwan Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwan Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwan Morgan!
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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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