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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
32 - 18 - 1 |
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169 cm
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164 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
Morgan throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan trying to advance position but McDonald counters by regaining guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Morgan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Morgan postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Morgan cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
That kick from Morgan tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McDonald napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morgan wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
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!
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Morgan working the ground and pound but McDonald is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands some shots froms side control.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
Virgil Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan lands a few punches from side control.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morgan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morgan lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back!
Morgan prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Morgan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Morgan scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Morgan.
Morgan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
McDonald is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Morgan thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan thuds his shin into the meat of McDonald's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virgil Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan staying out of range there.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan scores with a spinning back kick!
McDonald throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Morgan!
A victorious Virgil Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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