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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harold Morse (ranked 25431 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Bob Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Morse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Joe!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morse.
It looks like Bob Joe has been cut.
Joe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morse tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morse wants to control but Joe is keeping busy.
Joe throwing shots but Morse is blocking nicely.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Morse's temple.
Morse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morse's head.
Morse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Morse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morse's head.
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!
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morse's head.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morse is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morse avoid being mounted?
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Morse's temple.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Ground and pound from Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands strikes from half guard.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Morse's hands, connecting with Morse's forehead.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joe lands strikes from half guard.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Morse's temple.
Morse looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Morse's hands, connecting with Morse's forehead.
Joe is nestled in close to Morse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Morse's temple.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joe lands strikes from half guard.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe working Morse over with strikes.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joe lands a nice short elbow.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Morse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Morse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Joe working Morse over with strikes.
Joe working Morse over with strikes.
Morse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Joe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Morse.
Morse falls off balance throwing a combination
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Morse has wrist control.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe throws an elbow that misses. Morse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Morse!
Morse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joe trying to strike off his back.
Joe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Morse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe works over Morse with some ground and pound from guard.
Morse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morse's head.
Joe stands up over Morse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Morse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morse's head.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe works over Morse with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Morse is trying to keep Joe in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Morse has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Morse.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe stands up over Morse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Morse controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe stands up over Morse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe stands up over Morse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Joe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Joe feints and as Morse raises his hands in defense, Joe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joe postures up in Morse's guard and throws a big left but Morse blocks it.
Morse 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.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
Morse has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morse's head.
Morse controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is in close to Morse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Joe works over Morse with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Morse's brow.
Joe distracts Morse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe distracts Morse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe cracks Morse with a solid left hand.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morse trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morse has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morse's head.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harold Morse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Joe!
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FIGHT
RATING
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