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Event:
CMMA 54 Ivanov vs Hanski
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Morton throws a combination that misses
and Of Legend counters with a three punch combo that has Morton backing up. Morton nods at Of Legend to acknowledge the strikes.
Of Legend misses with a wild combination.
Morton scores with a three punch combo!
Of Legend throws a front kick aimed at Morton's knee but Morton avoids it well.
Of Legend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Of Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morton looks to land a combination but Of Legend avoids it well.
Morton misses with the combination.
Morton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
A combination from Morton does no damage.
Of Legend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morton throws a big shot that misses.
Of Legend thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Of Legend has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morton looks to land a combination but Of Legend avoids it well.
Morton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Of Legend.
Of Legend lands with a nice combination. Morton backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Of Legend scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morton in his tracks. #CL#
Of Legend gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Legend wants to take the fight to the mat but Morton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Of Legend is trying to drag Morton to the mat but Morton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Legend.
Morton looking to throw knees to the head but Of Legend is blocking nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Of Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Morton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Of Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A hook to the body from Of Legend.
Morton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morton has Of Legend pushed against the cage.
Of Legend'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.
Morton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Of Legend is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morton is defending well.
Morton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morton looking to stall.
#TD#
Of Legend has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morton regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Of Legend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Of Legend has Morton in his guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Morton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Of Legend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morton has managed to get both his arms back between Of Legend's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Of Legend looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morton is defending well. Of Legend quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Of Legend celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Of Legend!
A relieved looking Bob Of Legend thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Malayon has Morton up against the cage in a clinch.
Morton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morton working aggressively here.
#TD#
Malayon jumps guard and drags Morton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malayon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Malayon tries to free his leg and advance position but Morton is retaining full guard.
Morton can't keep his opponent in guard - Malayon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malayon is looking to advance position but Morton won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Morton kicks Malayon off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Morton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morton wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Malayon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morton tries to bum rush Malayon with a series of wild strikes but Malayon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Malayon clinches.
Come on Morton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Malayon jumps guard.
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malayon's guard.#SUB#
Malayon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morton wants to get up but he can't break Malayon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SU2#
Morton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malayon, up you get!
Malayon darts in looking for a takedown but Morton gets double underhooks and turns Malayon into the cage.
Morton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morton fails to land with a series of punches.
Morton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malayon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Malayon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malayon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morton sprawls well. Morton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malayon gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Malayon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malayon eats them both and turns towards Morton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chris Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Morton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Malayon counters with a takedown into side control.
Malayon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morton!
Morton is controlling an arm, preventing Malayon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Malayon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morton is on top in guard.
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malayon's guard.#SUB#
Malayon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malayon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malayon is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Malayon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morton is aware though and is defending well.
Morton wants to stand and escape but instead Malayon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malayon slips nicely into half guard.
Malayon wants to pass to mount but Morton is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morton 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.#R2#
Morton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Malayon counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Morton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Morton gets tackled into the cage by Malayon. Malayon maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Morton.
Malayon is trying to pull guard but Morton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malayon tries to pull guard but Morton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malayon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Malayon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Malayon jumps into guard, dragging Morton to the mat.
Morton wanted to stand there but Malayon had control of the position.
Greg Malayon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Malayon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Morton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Malayon has tightened it up now! Morton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Malayon!
Greg Malayon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CMMA 38 Rizzo vs Army Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Cin Drallig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drallig's corner calls for a 1-2. Drallig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drallig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drallig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drallig's waist but Drallig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morton off to one side.
Drallig lands with a cross.
Drallig looks to throw the jab but Morton is out of range.
Drallig throws a looping overhand right but Morton ducks down to avoid it.
Morton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morton there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Morton's cut even more.
Drallig closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Morton! Drallig dives in looking to finish! Morton is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cin Drallig!
Cin Drallig really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Distinct Label logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 30 Adefemi vs Beef
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Beast changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Beast looks up at the clock and then as Morton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beast smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Morton wants to control but Beast postures up.
Morton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beast's best efforts.
Beast lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beast in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Morton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morton tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morton looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Morton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morton is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Morton looking for submissions off his back.
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Beast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Morton is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Beast is tapping! Great win for Morton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Morton! |
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Event:
CMMA 22 Obaminator vs Koslov
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McShatter takes a swing at Morton's ribcage but misses.
Morton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from McShatter.
McShatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morton shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
McShatter closes the distance and clinches.
Morton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McShatter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Morton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShatter landing knees to the body.
Morton prevents a body shot from McShatter.
Morton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McShatter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McShatter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morton manages to get back to half guard.
McShatter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
McShatter wants to get back to his feet.
Morton has hold of McShatter's hands but McShatter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morton wants to control but McShatter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McShatter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McShatter seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Morton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morton is staying active underneath McShatter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McShatter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morton.
Morton wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
McShatter is thwarting Morton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Morton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Morton is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McShatter is tapping! Great win for Morton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Morton! |
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Event:
CMMA 13 Toure vs Dunne
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton shoots in for a double leg but Koslov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morton dives in and grabs Koslov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koslov pushes down on Morton's head and hops out.
Koslov throws a big counter combination but Morton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morton fails with the takedown.
Vadik Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Morton.#CL#
Koslov has Morton up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koslov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koslov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morton wants to take the fight to the mat but Koslov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short uppercut from Koslov.
Koslov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morton or not.
Morton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koslov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koslov scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Koslov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morton, pushing him back against the cage.
Koslov stops a takedown attempt from Morton.
A hook to the body from Koslov.
Morton looks winded!
Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Morton's head.
Morton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morton is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Morton wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslov.
Koslov gets underhooks to prevent Morton's takedown attempt.
Koslov stalling in the clinch.
Koslov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morton wants to take the fight to the mat but Koslov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koslov digs a right hand underneath Morton's ribcage. Morton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Koslov.
Koslov lands with a right to the head.
Koslov is pressed up against the cage. Morton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koslov down to the mat. Koslov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Koslov clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Koslov. #CUT#It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Koslov scores with a shot to the side of Morton's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koslov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koslov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koslov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Koslov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koslov digs a right hand into Morton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morton's gas tank.
Koslov stalling.
Koslov gets through Morton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koslov digs a right hand into Morton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morton's gas tank.
Koslov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morton backwards.
Koslov just leaning against Morton, taking a breather.
Morton takes a shot to the head.
Koslov lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Koslov.
Koslov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morton backwards. #ROC#Morton is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslov.
Morton is still on wobbly legs! Can Koslov finish him?
The referee calls for Koslov to work.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Koslov.
A short left from Koslov.
Koslov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koslov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslov.
Koslov lands a big right hand that drops Morton! The killer instinct kicks in and Koslov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Koslov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadik Koslov! |
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Event:
CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morton. #CL#
Gramme has closed the distance and engaged Morton in a clinch.
Morton blocks an elbow strike from Gramme.
Morton tries for a takedown but Gramme manages to get underhooks.
Gramme lands with a right to the head.
Morton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gramme pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alan Gramme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Morton.
Morton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gramme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gramme.
Gramme lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Gramme throws a nice looking combination but Morton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Gramme clinches up against the cage.
Morton is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Morton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gramme is trying to keep an underhook but Morton manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Morton is looking for a kimura here.
Gramme is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morton's back!#SUB#
Gramme is looking for the choke from the back position but Morton is controlling his hands well.
Morton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Gramme cracks Morton with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Morton from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy Morton right now.
Gramme is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Morton just trying to survive but Gramme is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morton tries to escape but Gramme has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gramme lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Gramme working for the choke.
Gramme tries to keep control of the position but Morton is staying busy.
Gramme is trying to stick to Morton's back but Morton is turning into Gramme. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gramme's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morton.#SUB#
Gramme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Morton drops back looking for a leg! Gramme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gramme manages to kick Morton off! Morton jumps back into Gramme's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Morton has gone for a leg lock! Gramme slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morton's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Morton working for a triangle but Gramme defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Morton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Morton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gramme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gramme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Morton has his feet on Gramme's thighs here. He's pushed Gramme off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gramme screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Morton! |
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Event:
CMMA Dong Vs Smith
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Barton throws a right hand that Morton ducks under and follows up with a left that Morton also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Barton as he connects with a hook.
Barton throws a series of punches but Morton avoids them all with ease.
Barton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morton feints the counter takedown.
Barton swinging wildly here.
Morton unleashes a big counter combination but Barton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warren Barton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton misses with a few strikes there.
Morton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Morton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Barton throws a nice looking combination but Morton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barton misses with a wild body shot.
Morton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barton defends it well.
Barton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morton doesn't seem bothered though.
Barton cracks Morton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barton misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Morton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morton.
Barton stops a takedown attempt from Morton.
Morton fails to pull guard.
Morton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barton to keep the fight standing.
Warren Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Morton.
Morton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Morton tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
Barton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morton.
Barton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morton looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Barton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barton prevents it.
Morton is working for takedown but Barton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barton to keep the fight standing.
Barton gets underhooks to prevent Morton's takedown attempt.
Morton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barton walks away with a smile on his face. Morton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barton misses with a double jab.
Morton feints the counter takedown.
Barton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morton wants to counter the offense by Barton and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Barton scores with a jab.
Barton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barton misses with the combination.
Barton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morton on the side of the head.
Warren Barton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Morton is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Morton's cut even more.
Morton glances at the clock... BAM! Barton nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Morton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Morton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warren Barton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Morton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Briscoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Briscoe. Beautiful body shot.
Morton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Morton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Briscoe prevents it.
#TD2#
Briscoe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morton is staying active underneath Briscoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morton is trying to maintain the position but Briscoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Briscoe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Morton trying to control from the bottom.
Morton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Briscoe content to stall in guard here.
Morton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morton is trying to keep Briscoe in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Briscoe looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Briscoe. No joy for Morton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Morton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Briscoe is fending him off so far but Morton persists. Nope, Briscoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Morton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Briscoe sprawls well. Briscoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morton gets slowly back to his feet.
Briscoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Briscoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Morton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Morton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Briscoe's guard.
Morton wants to control from the top but Briscoe keeps moving.
Briscoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet but Morton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Morton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morton pushing down on Briscoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Briscoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Briscoe trying to control here.
Morton wants to take a breather but Briscoe is having none of it. #SUB#
Morton wants to work for an arm triangle but Briscoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Morton there.
Morton trying to mount his opponent but Briscoe defends it.
Morton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briscoe is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Briscoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Morton has a takedown stuffed.
Morton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Morton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Morton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris Morton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Briscoe lands a jab to Morton's midsection.
Morton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Briscoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Briscoe.
Briscoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Briscoe lands with a good body shot.
Briscoe leaves Morton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Briscoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Briscoe punishes Morton's body with a nice straight punch.
Briscoe lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Briscoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morton momentarily.
Morton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Briscoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Briscoe misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Morton closes the distance and pushes Briscoe back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Briscoe has hold of one of Morton's legs. Morton is fighting the takedown attempt but Briscoe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morton 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.
Briscoe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Briscoe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Briscoe wants to control from the top but Morton keeps moving. #SUB#
Morton has his feet on Briscoe's thighs here. He's pushed Briscoe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Briscoe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Morton!
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