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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Tankian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serj Tankian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Tankian looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tankian slips a jab from Morgan.
Tankian moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Tankian lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Tankian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Serj Tankian has been cut.
Tankian misses with a wild combination.
Tankian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Tankian does no damage.
Tankian fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Tankian backs away looking to recover.
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!
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tankian circles away.
Tankian takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankian can't break the clinch.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
and Morgan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tankian! Morgan lets Tankian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tankian is rocked!
Tankian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Derek Morgan has been cut.
Tankian looks gassed!
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Tankian misses with a double jab
and Tankian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tankian lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into rage.
Tankian closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.
Morgan avoiding damage.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankian.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tankian backwards.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tankian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morgan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tankian! Morgan lets Tankian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tankian is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tankian circles away quickly and effectively.
Tankian seems to have recovered his senses.
Tankian just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tankian backwards.
Morgan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tankian looking to slow down the pace here.
Tankian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Tankian misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Serj Tankian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tankian clinches but Morgan breaks the clinch
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Tankian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tankian is rocked!
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan clinches.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morgan.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan controlling the action here for a moment.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tankian lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming.
Tankian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tankian defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankian throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Tankian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankian looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tankian's knee momentarily.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Tankian backing up. Tankian nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
That has opened up Serj Tankian's cut even more.
Tankian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan throws and low kick but Tankian moves out of range easily.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan throws a low kick but Tankian avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tankian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tankian misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Morgan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tankian tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan clobbers Tankian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morgan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tankian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tankian!
Morgan throws a right hand that Tankian ducks under and follows up with a left that Tankian also avoids with ease.
Derek Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters by clinching up.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankian.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Tankian blocks the elbow strike.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Tankian throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan defending well as Tankian loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan rushes Tankian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankian blocks the elbow strike.
Morgan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tankian's efforts to push away.
Tankian prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Tankian.
Tankian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan prevents Tankian from breaking the clinch.
Tankian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan wants to stall.
Tankian is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan trying to stall but Tankian improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankian.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Tankian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tankian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Tankian is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Tankian takes a shot to the head.
Tankian tries to circle away but Morgan has him pinned against the cage.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Tankian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tankian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tankian blocks an uppercut.
Tankian has Morgan pushed against the cage.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian connects with a jab.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Tankian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tankian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Tankian saw that one coming.
Tankian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Morgan.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Tankian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tankian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan swinging wilding here.
Tankian looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Tankian tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tankian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan trying to control the position but instead, Tankian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgan into the cage.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Morgan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tankian throws a combination that misses
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Morgan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tankian throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Tankian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tankian closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
Tankian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tankian falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan scores with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tankian checks a leg kick.
Tankian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tankian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Tankian is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankians head.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan slips a straight right by Tankian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tankian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Tankian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tankian checks a leg kick.
Tankian throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Tankian slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Tankian didn't see that one coming.
Tankian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tankian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tankian tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Tankian does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tankian misses with a series of wild punches.
Tankian misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Tankian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan rushes Tankian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tankian wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Tankian avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.
Tankian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan clinches up with Tankian and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tankian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Tankian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Tankian backing up. Tankian nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Tankian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tankian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tankian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tankian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Tankian blocking some punches.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serj Tankian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Tankian does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morgan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Morgan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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