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Event: AKF FN | Morrison vs. RooMan     
Date:   May 20, 2022
#R1#
RooMan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Morrison finds it's way through RooMan's defenses.
RooMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
RooMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
RooMan takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
RooMan connects with a jab.
Morrison lands a head shot.
RooMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
RooMan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
RooMan throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
RooMan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Jab by Morrison.#T1#
A head kick misses from Morrison.
RooMan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
RooMan cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RooMan defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
RooMan slips under a jab.
RooMan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but RooMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
RooMan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison throws a hook but RooMan avoids it easily.
RooMan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
RooMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as RooMan blocks the leg kick.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
RooMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RooMan. #T2#
RooMan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but RooMan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
RooMan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from RooMan finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrison's head.
RooMan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison moves to clinch but RooMan breaks away
letting RooMan counter with a right hand.
RooMan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a kick to the body.
Morrison with a hook.
A left lands for Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RooMan lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison throws a front kick that sends RooMan stumbling back into the ropes.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
and RooMan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RooMan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
RooMan misses the shot to the body.
RooMan walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison cracks RooMan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps RooMan's head backwards.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into RooMan's ribs.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but RooMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RooMan misses with a low kick.
Morrison throws a hook but RooMan blocks it.
Morrison misses with a hook. RooMan ducked under it nicely.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morrison. RooMan shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
RooMan looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
RooMan misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
RooMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RooMan can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrison - that will leave a mark!
Morrison jabs at RooMan's body.
That kick from Morrison tenderised RooMan's leg. RooMan is trying to keep his angry face on.
RooMan swinging wildly here.
RooMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
RooMan tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
RooMan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RooMan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. RooMan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
A combination from RooMan does no damage.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Morrison swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Morrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt RooMan.
Morrison throws a head kick but RooMan moves out of range.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RooMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
RooMan misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison jabs RooMan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
RooMan misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison scores with the left hand. RooMan knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
RooMan throws a body shot but no joy.
RooMan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
RooMan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and RooMan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RooMan.
Despite the aggression on RooMan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morrison moves away from the strike by RooMan.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and RooMan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from RooMan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL#
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison moves forwards but RooMan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrison misses with the body kick
enabling RooMan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison stuns RooMan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
RooMan avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RooMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RooMan throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from RooMan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RooMan is looking for the big counter here.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RooMan.
Morrison works over RooMan's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
RooMan moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with RooMan against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Morrison throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RooMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RooMan.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
RooMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
RooMan throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison throws a big counter combination but RooMan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
RooMan looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and RooMan counters with a nice uppercut.
RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
RooMan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RooMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
RooMan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. RooMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RooMan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from RooMan.
Morrison lunges at RooMan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by RooMan's hand. #CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on RooMan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but RooMan blocks it.
RooMan lands a right hand. #BC2#
RooMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
RooMan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Morrison clinches up with RooMan and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
RooMan manages to break the clinch.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
RooMan tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrison is wise to it.
RooMan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RooMan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
RooMan throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from RooMan misses.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
RooMan throws a one two combo.
RooMan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed RooMan momentarily.
Morrison throws a series of punches but RooMan moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but RooMan ducks down to avoid it.
RooMan blocks a jab.
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck RooMan on the side of the head.
RooMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
RooMan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morrison.
RooMan misses with a low kick.
RooMan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison lands a high kick!
Morrison slips a straight right by RooMan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
That kick from Morrison tenderised RooMan's leg. RooMan is trying to keep his angry face on.
RooMan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RooMan staying out of range there.
RooMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from RooMan.
RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of RooMan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
RooMan throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed RooMan momentarily.
Morrison is looking to clinch but RooMan is avoiding it.
RooMan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Morrison moves into range and clinches up with RooMan.
RooMan scores with a shoulder strike.
RooMan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
RooMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by RooMan.
A low kick from Morrison misses
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.#BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Morrison misses.
As Morrison backs off RooMan throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.
Morrison wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison had his way with Australian RooMan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
RooMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but RooMan checks it well.
The fighters circling - RooMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
RooMan slips under a jab.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but RooMan slips the punch.
RooMan looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
RooMan digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and RooMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morrison.
RooMan misses with a body shot.
RooMan misses with a body shot.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but RooMan manages to avoid it.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping RooMan under the eye.#T1#
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and RooMan moves out of range easily.
RooMan misses with a looping left.
Morrison feints and then cracks RooMan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RooMan down.
RooMan ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison lands a jab to RooMan's midsection.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but RooMan moved out of range nicely.
RooMan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by RooMan.
Morrison lands the left hand.
Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but RooMan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - RooMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
RooMan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan blocks a jab.
RooMan throws a counter combo.
Morrison throws the left hand but RooMan avoids the punch easily.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
RooMan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and pushes RooMan back into the ropes.
RooMan misses with a hook to the ribs.
RooMan lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Morrison lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Australian RooMan has been cut.#BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
RooMan misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Australian RooMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RooMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RooMan closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Morrison out cold! Morrison corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Australian RooMan!
During a confident post fight interview, Australian RooMan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Akira with an uppercut!
Akira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Akira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akira avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
enabling Akira to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akira's sensitive parts.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison tries to work over Akira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Akira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Akira counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Morrison is looking to chop away at Akira's legs.
Akira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akira counters with a straight right hand.
Akira misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Akira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Morrison is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Akira misses the target.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Akira finish him?
Morrison moves out of range as Akira strikes.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Akira counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Morrison goes down! Akira rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Morrison is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Hokuto Akira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AKF 43 | Human vs. Akira     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrison.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Morrison.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nice body punch from Morrison.
We've been informed that Morrison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten misses with a jab to the body
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovingten lands a head kick. Morrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten misses with the body kick
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Morrison throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kovingten has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Morrison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morrison's gas tank.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovingten.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovingten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Morrison instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Kovingten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Morrison pushes Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten is working Morrison over against the ropes.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Morrison is trying to break free.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Kovingten 's knee.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison cracks Kovingten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Kovingten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovingten wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Morrison misses
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovingten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovingten should have avoided that one.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten keeps Morrison at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Morrison down.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison cracks Kovingten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Morrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Kovingten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovingten on the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovingten.#T2#
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovingten thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Kovingten lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
Morrison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten jabs Morrison right on the nose. Morrison blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrison.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Morrison wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Raharuhi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison feints and then cracks Raharuhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raharuhi down.
A head kick misses from Raharuhi.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Morrison forces Raharuhi back against the ropes and clinches.
Morrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws a front kick aimed at Raharuhi's knee but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morrison tries to counter with a clinch but Raharuhi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a high kick!
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Morrison.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison cracks Raharuhi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharuhi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharuhi. Raharuhi obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Morrison throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Morrison misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Morrison down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Morrison jabs Raharuhi right on the nose. Raharuhi blinks but takes it well.
Morrison slips a jab from Raharuhi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.#T1#
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Morrison misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi motions for Morrison to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Morrison.
Raharuhi throws a quick counter head kick but Morrison was just out of range.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.#T2#
Morrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.#CL2#
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Raharuhi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a big head kick but Raharuhi shrugs it off.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi lands the left hand.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head but Raharuhi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raharuhi with a nice cross.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raharuhi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Morrison scores with a head kick.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raharuhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharuhi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison with a nice calf kick.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison slips under a jab from Raharuhi.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Morrison.
Well Morrison 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Baxxter.
Baxxter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baxxter staying out of range there.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baxxter misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Baxxter.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baxxter under the eye.
Morrison lands a head kick. Baxxter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baxxter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morrison throws a front kick that sends Baxxter stumbling back into the ropes.
Baxxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Baxxter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Baxxter swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison tries to clinch there but Baxxter circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Baxxter misses the target.
Morrison half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Baxxter throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Baxxter.
Baxxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Baxxter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxxter.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Baxxter ducks down to avoid it.
Baxxter lands with a good body shot.
Baxxter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baxxter connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison clobbers Baxxter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baxxter throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
Morrison throws a head kick but Baxxter moves out of range.
Baxxter walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Morrison tries to clinch up but Baxxter circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison connects with an inside leg kick.
Baxxter slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison lands with a hook. Baxxter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison throws a head kick that Baxxter semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baxxter on the side of the head. #T2#
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Baxxter.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baxxter throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Morrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baxxter throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Baxxter.
Baxxter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baxxter staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Baxxter lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baxxter thuds a left hand into Morrison's body.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baxxter checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Baxxter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Baxxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxxter misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morrison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Baxxter.
Nice uppercut lands for Baxxter. That snapped Morrison's head back.
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Baxxter.
Baxxter blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Sloppy strikes from Baxxter. Those never looked like landing.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Baxxter moves away and avoids it.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxxter can do to turn this around?
Baxxter works the jab nicely.
Morrison throws a hook but Baxxter blocks it.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Baxxter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws a hook but Baxxter avoids it easily.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baxxter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baxxter! But no joy.
A punch combination from Morrison misses. #T1#
Baxxter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baxxter just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baxxter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison throws a hook but Baxxter avoids it easily.
Morrison tests Baxxter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baxxter throws out the jab.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baxxter under the eye.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxxter.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Baxxter.
Baxxter missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baxxter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baxxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baxxter lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baxxter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxxter throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Morrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baxxter misses with a looping left.
Baxxter jabs at Morrison's body.
Baxxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baxxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baxxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Baxxter throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Baxxter's body.
Baxxter misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morrison. #BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Baxxter blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baxxter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Baxxter.
Baxxter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baxxter misses with a straight right.
Baxxter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baxxter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Baxxter saw it coming and moves away.
Baxxter slips a straight right by Morrison.
Baxxter punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison works Baxxter's body with a nice hook.
Morrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Baxxter moved out of range nicely.
Morrison moves out of range as Baxxter throws a body kick.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.#T1#
Baxxter tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baxxter's hands.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Morrison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baxxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baxxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxxter.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxxter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Baxxter's head.
Baxxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxxter scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxxter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Baxxter.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxxter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baxxter! But no joy.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Baxxter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morrison's knee momentarily.
Baxxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxxter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baxxter checks a low kick from Morrison.
Baxxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrison.
Morrison throws the left hand but Baxxter avoids the punch easily.
Baxxter tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baxxter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxxter slips a jab from Morrison.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baxxter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Proud FC 16     
Date:   Dec 24, 2021
#R1#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten blocks the body kick.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovingten has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Morrison.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kovingten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Morrison tries to circle away but Kovingten has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Kovingten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.#CL#
Kovingten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling him.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovingten's defenses. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range. #T2#
Morrison tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Kovingten was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Kovingten.
Morrison misses the jab.
It appears Kovingten was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Morrison feints and then cracks Kovingten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
No joy there for Kovingten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Morrison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovingten's head.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Morrison jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Morrison.#CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T4#
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Kovingten takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Kovingten moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it. #CL#
Kovingten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morrison's brow.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovingten's defenses.
Morrison lands a damaging elbow.
Morrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Kovingten pushes Morrison back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Kovingten misses. #T2#
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kovingten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten misses with a right hand
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morrison slips a jab from Kovingten.
Morrison lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovingten slips a jab from Morrison.#CL#
Kovingten has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch. #T3#
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Morrison.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovingten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Morrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Morrison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovingten's face. #T4#
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike from Morrison.
Morrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovingten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Kovingten ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Morrison scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kovingten has managed to clinch.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten lands with a right to the 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!
Kovingten works on Morrison's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison misses with an elbow over the top.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kovingten obliges.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a quick counter head kick but Morrison was just out of range.
Kovingten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Kovingten.
Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.#CL#
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but Kovingten has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten lands a jab.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Kovingten rushes Morrison and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Morrison looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks. #T3#
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison catches Kovingten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Kovingten down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Kovingten tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten 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.

 

Event: Proud FC 11 - Daydream     
Date:   Nov 19, 2021
#R1#
A left lands for Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saiyan Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saiyan Prince takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Saiyan Prince's body. Saiyan Prince takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Saiyan Prince. Those never looked like landing.
Saiyan Prince on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrison throws a hook but Saiyan Prince avoids it easily.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saiyan Prince.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Saiyan Prince slips the punch.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saiyan Prince throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saiyan Prince.
Morrison throws a right hand that Saiyan Prince ducks under and follows up with a left that Saiyan Prince also avoids with ease.
Saiyan Prince on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saiyan Prince throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Morrison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morrison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saiyan Prince throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Saiyan Prince saw that one coming.
Saiyan Prince is looking for a counter combo.
Saiyan Prince tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saiyan Prince can pounce on him. #T1#
Nice jab there from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Saiyan Prince counters with a thumping low kick.
Morrison checks a low kick from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saiyan Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison tries to counter with a clinch but Saiyan Prince shakes him off and moves away.
Saiyan Prince takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saiyan Prince with a jab.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saiyan Prince moves away.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saiyan Prince.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
Saiyan Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison. #T2#
Saiyan Prince thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Saiyan Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saiyan Prince counters with a good low kick that Morrison was not able to check.
Morrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
Saiyan Prince looks to land a body kick but Morrison moved away.
Morrison throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Morrison misses
and Saiyan Prince counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Saiyan Prince tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saiyan Prince lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saiyan Prince throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saiyan Prince.
Morrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saiyan Prince closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saiyan Prince lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand. #T3#
Saiyan Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saiyan Prince looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Morrison rushes Saiyan Prince and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saiyan Prince throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Saiyan Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Saiyan Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison cracks Saiyan Prince with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saiyan Prince takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a push kick but Saiyan Prince slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saiyan Prince.
Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Saiyan Prince misses. #T4#
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saiyan Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Saiyan Prince lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Morrison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saiyan Prince throws a body kick that misses
and Saiyan Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saiyan Prince chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Saiyan Prince throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Saiyan Prince is rocked!
Morrison feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Saiyan Prince collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Morrison!
After winning the bout, Ray Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King     
Date:   Oct 22, 2021
#R1#
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Morrison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunter just manages to avoid it.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrison.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Morrison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunter throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunter misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Hunter slips a jab from Morrison.
Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Hunter gets tackled into the ropes by Morrison. Morrison maintains the clinch.
Morrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Morrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrison avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the ropes.
Morrison lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from Hunter.
Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morrison lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison tries a knee to the head but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hunter throws an elbow but misses.
Morrison blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Morrison throws an elbow but misses.
Morrison lands a knee to the head.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Morrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Morrison cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison scores with a kick to the midsection.
Morrison throws a one two combo.
Hunter tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Hunter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Morrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
A low kick lands for Hunter.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Morrison throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter feints a counter leg kick.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison digs a good hook to Hunter's body.
Hunter tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
It looked like Morrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Morrison has Hunter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Ray Morrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Morrison missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morrison.
Morrison lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Morrison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Hunter lands an elbow inside.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunter. #T3#
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morrison tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Morrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Morrison looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Morrison lands a left hand. #BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Morrison slips a straight right by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunter!
Nice shot lands for Hunter.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Hunter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrison sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morrison slips under a jab from Hunter.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Morrison misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Morrison's head back.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Morrison has Hunter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the ropes.
Hunter gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunter. Morrison shrugs it off though.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Morrison throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morrison throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison backing away here, and Hunter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deer Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter walks into a jab.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Morrison cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T3#
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Hunter throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Morrison is rocked!
Good leg kick by Hunter.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrison walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hunter! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deer Hunter!

 

Event: Proud FC 3- New Breed     
Date:   Sep 24, 2021
#R1#
King tries to clinch up.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
King rushes Morrison and presses him up against the ropes.
Morrison throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Morrison avoids it this time.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrison thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King checks a leg kick.
As Morrison backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Morrison misses. #T1#
King takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morrison lands a high kick! #CL#
Morrison clinches up against the ropes.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Morrison blocks with his arms.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Morrison.
King told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Morrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Morrison lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
A short right from King on the inside.
Morrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
King with a knee to the head.
Morrison trying to land knees to the body.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
A short uppercut from Morrison.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
King with a nice calf kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from King.
King tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King lands with a nice combination. Morrison backs away looking to recover.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Morrison tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrison takes an elbow to the forehead.
King blocks a body shot from Morrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King working aggressively here.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a left hand.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Morrison. #T4#
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Morrison.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morrison lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Morrison.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from King.
A short right from Morrison.
Morrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Morrison.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrison's head.
Morrison connects with the punch.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
King clinches.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a body kick.
King walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King lands an overhand right.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
King tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away. #T1##CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison lands a nice elbow.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King thuds a left hand into Morrison's body.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Morrison lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King lands an elbow that stopped Morrison in his tracks for a moment.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
Morrison working aggressively here.
King misses with a knee strike. #T2#
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King avoiding damage as Morrison throws knees to the body.
Morrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a knee strike.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Morrison counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King avoids the head kick by Morrison.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
King throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
King tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
King scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Morrison has King up against the ropes in a clinch.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Morrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morrison's face.
A short left from King.
Morrison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Morrison blocks with his arms. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body.
Morrison lands a knee to the head.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Morrison lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison. #CL#
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King is breathing heavily.
Morrison lands a left hand.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Morrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
King missing with knees to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrison.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Morrison misses with an elbow over the top.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
King tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch. #T1#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
Morrison misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
King blocks the body kick.
King stalks Morrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morrison's face. Morrison staggers backwards, shaken.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
A big right from Morrison misses.
King tries to clinch up.
King defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison appears to be looking for a big counter.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morrison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
King throws a body kick that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
King throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with King against the ropes.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from King. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King slips under a jab.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily. #CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Morrison misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Morrison scores with a knee to the head.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN K1 8/27     
Date:   Aug 27, 2021
#R1#
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Hokuto Akira has been cut.
Akira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Akira swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison throws a lazy head kick
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Akira moved away.#T1#
Akira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akira cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Morrison is rocked!
Akira throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison swings for the body but Akira moves out of range.
Akira is looking to clinch.
Akira throws a body shot but no joy.
Akira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Akira has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akira missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Akira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Akira misses the target.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akira punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Akira is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
Akira connects with a nice looking jab.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Akira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Akira's head back.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.#T3#
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but Akira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
It looked like Akira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Akira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Akira slips under a jab.
Morrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Akira counters with a nice uppercut that drops Morrison onto his backside! Morrison bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira connects with a jab.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Akira finish him?#T4#
Akira staying out of range there.
Akira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Akira! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
A victorious Hokuto Akira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: 8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Gusmao throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Gusmao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison throws a hook but Gusmao blocks it.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusmao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gusmao misses with a body kick.
Gusmao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gusmao takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison slips under a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrison throws a body kick that misses
and Gusmao counters with a body kick that stops Morrison in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.#T1#
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gusmao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gusmao throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Gusmao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gusmao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison works over Gusmao's head and body with a nice combination.
Gusmao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morrison punishes Gusmao's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Gusmao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison slips a jab from Gusmao.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao with a nice calf kick.
Gusmao looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Gusmao backing away here, and Morrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusmao has time to react.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Gusmao slips the punch.
Gusmao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target.
Morrison throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
A leg kick checked by Morrison.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Gusmao.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Gusmao connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses.
Gusmao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gusmao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gusmao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.
Gusmao tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gusmao tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Gusmao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gusmao. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Gusmao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gusmao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one.
Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusmao throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison moves out of range as Gusmao throws a body kick.
Gusmao throws a leg kick
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Gusmao throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.#T2#
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Gusmao should have avoided that one.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Gusmao should have avoided that one.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gusmao checks a leg kick.
Gusmao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Gusmao thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusmao.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrison flicks out a counter leg kick but Gusmao steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Nice jab there from Morrison.
Gusmao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison clobbers Gusmao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gusmao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison works Gusmao's body with a nice hook.
Morrison misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison catches Gusmao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Morrison misses. #T1#
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison lands a head kick. Gusmao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao moves out of range of the body kick.
Gusmao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusmao's head.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gusmao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Morrison throws a big counter head kick but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
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!
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Morrison lands with a cross.
Morrison lands a jab to Gusmao's midsection.
Morrison throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Gusmao.
Gusmao staying out of range there.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Gusmao lands with a right hand.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Gusmao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gusmao misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gusmao lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morrison 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

After winning the bout, Ray Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: 8L 88 - Beaver Picture     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Morrison misses.
Grossman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Grossman misses with a straight left.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grossman throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Grossman 's knee.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Morrison misses.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Morrison stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Morrison does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morrison.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Grossman misses
and Morrison counters with a body kick that stops Grossman in his tracks momentarily.
Morrison misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morrison throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morrison takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grossman looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morrison throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range. #T1#
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Grossman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Morrison misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Grossman catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman misses the jab.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Grossman misses.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison wants to clinch up but Grossman keeps it at a distance.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison lands a jab to Grossman's midsection.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Grossman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grossman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grossman.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Morrison stalks Grossman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grossman's face. Grossman staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Grossman counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Morrison goes down! Grossman rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Morrison is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Ray Morrison has been cut.
Grossman misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morrison get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Morrison stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Grossman runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: 8L 80 - Lorry Driver     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrison.
Caria connects with a nice looking jab.
Morrison throws a low kick, looking for Caria's leg but Caria calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Caria misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Caria.
Caria cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caria.
Caria throws a front kick aimed at Morrison's knee but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caria checks a leg kick.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caria throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
Caria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morrison tries a low kick but Caria avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Caria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Caria looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Caria tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Caria tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Caria throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Caria only half commits.
Caria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caria.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Caria, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Caria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Caria moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Caria rushes Morrison and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Caria.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses.
Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Morrison gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes.#T2#
Caria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Caria looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Caria missing with knees to the body.
Caria utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Caria lands an uppercut.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caria blocks it with crossed arms.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Caria takes an elbow to the temple.
Caria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caria tries a knee to the head but Morrison blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Caria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caria blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caria working aggressively here.
Caria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Morrison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Morrison.
Caria has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caria can turn it around.
Caria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caria lands a head kick. Morrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morrison cracks Caria with an open hand slap.
Caria moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison checks a low kick from Caria.
Morrison throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.#CL2#
Caria clinches with his opponent.
Caria tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caria.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caria. Caria obviously looking to wear him down.
Caria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caria throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caria looks to throw a body kick
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caria is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caria throws out the jab.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Caria throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Caria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Caria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Caria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caria to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Caria.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caria takes a step back to recover.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caria.
Caria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caria.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caria throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Morrison clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caria obliges.
Melankomas Caria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caria crunches a lovely knee into Morrison's ribcage.
Caria throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caria thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caria lands a jab.
Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrison scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Caria scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caria throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Caria moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Caria moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Good shot there by Caria.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caria misses with a knee strike.
Caria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caria effectively controlling the action here.
Caria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison connects with a knee to the head.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Caria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morrison misses with some punches.
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!
Still in the clinch, Caria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caria misses with a knee to the head.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Caria. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Caria.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caria's elbow.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body.
Caria looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caria blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caria lands a body shot.
Caria works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Caria connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Caria as he connects with a hook.
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!
Caria misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Caria misses.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Caria slips the punch.
Caria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Caria on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Caria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caria ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Caria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caria.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
Caria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caria throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Caria scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caria misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Morrison.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison lands a jab to the head.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Caria fakes the leg kick and cracks Morrison in the body.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caria avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Caria paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Caria drives through and clinches with Morrison against the ropes.
Morrison cracks Caria with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carias head.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caria blocks it with crossed arms.
Caria takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Melankomas Caria has been cut.
Caria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Caria forces Morrison back against the ropes and clinches.
Caria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caria takes an elbow to the temple.
Caria dodges an elbow strike from Morrison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caria struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Caria tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caria staying out of range there.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caria scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Caria.
Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caria wants to clinch.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caria is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
Melankomas Caria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Caria moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Caria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caria thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Morrison digs a good hook to Caria's body.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caria lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caria.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Caria.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Caria sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caria swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Caria's ribs.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Caria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caria lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
Morrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison throws a hook but Caria blocks it.
Caria moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison had his way with Melankomas Caria in that round.
The cut man is working on Melankomas Caria's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Caria throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Ray Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison moves out of range as Caria strikes.
Caria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Caria's shoulder, as Caria tries to avoid the shot.
Caria connects with a looping right hand.
Caria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Caria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria.
A jab from Caria misses.
Morrison wants to clinch.#T1#
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caria.
Morrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caria to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Caria down.
Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria connects with a solid leg kick.
Caria slips under a jab.
Morrison checks a low kick from Caria.
Caria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
Caria lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
Caria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caria scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caria with a jab.#T2#
Caria misses with a body shot.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caria.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Caria.
Morrison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Caria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison lands a jab to Caria's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Caria just misses with a punch to the body.
Caria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Caria is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Morrison throws a head kick but Caria moves out of range.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria slips under a jab.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Caria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caria scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melankomas Caria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caria 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!

Melankomas Caria wins by unanimous decision!

Melankomas Caria is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Melankomas Caria made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: 8L 75 - Sanchez     
Date:   May 28, 2021
#R1#
Caria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caria jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caria swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Caria has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morrison is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Caria lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Caria motions for Morrison to come forward. Caria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Caria has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Caria's ribcage. Caria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caria looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Caria.
Morrison digs a right hand into Caria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caria's gas tank.
Caria takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison landing knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Morrison has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Caria looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Morrison.
A short right from Morrison. #BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nice body kick from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caria scores with a sloppy right hand. Morrison should have avoided that one.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Caria avoids nicely.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Morrison throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Caria circles away.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Caria does no damage.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Caria staying out of range there.
Caria wants to clinch but Morrison slips to the side
and Morrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caria's knee momentarily.
Caria tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range. #T2#
Caria scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
A punch combination from Caria misses.
Caria lands a lovely overhand right.
Caria throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caria cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Caria slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison checks a low kick from Caria.
Caria throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Caria darts in and clinches Morrison up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Caria.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caria.
Caria misses with a punch to the body.
Caria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Morrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caria lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Caria blocks a head kick by Morrison.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison walks into a jab.
Caria throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Caria moves out of range easily.
Morrison feints and then cracks Caria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caria down.
Caria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.#CL2#
Caria clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes.
Caria lands a good knee to the midsection. Morrison won't want to take too many of those.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
Ray Morrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morrison working hard to break the clinch.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caria doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Caria.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Caria shakes it off.
Caria scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Caria moves away and avoids it.
Caria misses with a low kick.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caria throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison backing away here, and Caria unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Caria lands a body shot.
Caria slips under a jab.
Morrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Caria checks it.
Caria is looking for the big counter here.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caria missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morrison takes a swing at Caria's ribcage but misses.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caria. #T2#
Morrison misses with a kick to the body.
Caria feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Morrison gets tackled into the ropes by Caria. Caria maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Caria lands a shoulder strike.
Caria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caria missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Caria tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Caria throws a head kick that Morrison semi-blocks.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caria slips under a jab from Morrison.
Caria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a nice body kick.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caria.
Morrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrison with a jab.
Caria looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Caria tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Caria misses with a low kick.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrison.
Caria scores with a nice body kick.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Caria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Caria.
Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caria's corner calls for a 1-2. Caria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison throws a right hand that Caria ducks under and follows up with a left that Caria also avoids with ease.#T1#
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caria avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Caria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Caria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Caria moves out of range easily.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Caria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Caria tenderised Morrison's leg. Morrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caria tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison tests Caria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Morrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Caria moves out of range easily.
Caria connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Morrison misses. #T2#
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caria dips to his left and cracks Morrison with an uppercut!
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caria circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Caria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Caria missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
enabling Caria to counter with a crisp jab.
Caria cracks a nice hook into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caria is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Caria.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Caria throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melankomas Caria.
I think Caria has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by split decision!

Ray Morrison is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Ray Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: 8L 69 - L Jackson     
Date:   May 05, 2021
#R1#
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan misses the jab.
Jab from Morrison.
Keenan throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Keenan throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Morrison.
Keenan cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
Morrison tries to counter with a clinch but Keenan shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Morrison.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Keenan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morrison throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Keenan has managed to clinch.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Morrison pushes Keenan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan tries to break free but Morrison pushes him back against the ropes.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Morrison.
Morrison tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Morrison jabs at Keenan's body.
Keenan scores with a one two! Morrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morrison tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morrison manages to circle out of the way.
Morrison with the inside leg kick.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Morrison. #CL2#
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keenan, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Morrison tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action. #T1#
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan takes a shot to the head.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison presses Keenan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
A body shot lands from Morrison. #T2#
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!
Morrison prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the ropes.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
Morrison lands a left hand.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Morrison tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morrison throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Morrison clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Keenan.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keenan lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison lands a two punch combo.
Keenan keeps Morrison at a distance using the push kick.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison thumps Keenan with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Keenan lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan tries to counter by clinching up but Morrison breaks away and moves out of range.
Morrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morrison misses with a head kick. #T2#
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keenan moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison slips a straight right by Keenan.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.
Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ryan Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Ray Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryan Keenan spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah well eh...time for a Guinness.'.

 

Event: 8L 64 - Allardyce     
Date:   Apr 14, 2021
#R1#
Morrison misses with a hook. Talis ducked under it nicely.
Talis ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Talis throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talis moves away.
Talis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Talis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Talis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morrison's head.
Talis cracks Morrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Talis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Talis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talis throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Talis walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Talis.
Talis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talis needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison throws a low kick but Talis avoids it.
Talis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Talis misses with a hook.
Morrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Talis throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison misses with a kick to the body.
Talis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Talis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Talis blocks a head kick by Morrison.
A telegraphed right hand from Talis misses the target.
Talis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Talis throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Talis moved away.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison looks for the body kick but Talis saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Talis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talis defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Talis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Talis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talis looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison cracks Talis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Talis lands a head kick. Morrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Talis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morrison's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Talis.
Talis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Talis misses with a straight right.
Morrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Talis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Talis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison looks to throw a body kick
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison moves out of range as Talis strikes.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison clobbers Talis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Talis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Talis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
Morrison punishes Talis's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Talis misses.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talis throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Talis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Talis throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Talis misses.
Morrison misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talis throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Talis's leg. Talis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Talis tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Talis settles back down.
Morrison misses with a right hand
letting Talis counter with a right hand.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Talis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison checks a low kick from Talis.
Talis misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Talis moves out of range easily.
Talis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talis misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison scores with a head kick. Talis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Talis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Talis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Talis throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talis circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.#T2#
Talis avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talis.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Talis saw it coming and moves away.
Talis misses with an uppercut.
Talis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Talis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Talis moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison throws a body kick that misses
and Talis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Talis blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morrison is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talis.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talis.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Digi Talis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Talis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrison.
Digi Talis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talis is looking to land body kicks.
Talis takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Talis just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throws a body punch but Talis moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
A jab from Talis finds it's way through Morrison's defenses.
Morrison slips a jab from Talis.
Talis lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Talis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talis manages to avoid it.
Talis throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrison throws the left hand but Talis avoids the punch easily.
Morrison tests Talis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison misses with a head kick. #T1#
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison counters with a body kick.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Talis lands a body shot.
Talis avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Talis moves out of range.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Talis saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison checks a low kick from Talis.
Morrison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Talis is able to avoid easily.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Talis.
Jab by Morrison.
Talis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Talis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
Talis defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Talis misses. #T2#
Talis swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Talis connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talis throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Talis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talis moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Talis.
Talis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Talis moves out of range.
Talis scores with a nice strike.
Talis ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Talis. Talis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Talis.
Talis blocks a low kick nicely.
Talis misses with a looping left.
Talis misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Digi Talis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Talis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight as a draw!

Ray Morrison wins by majority decision!

Ray Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: 8L 56 - Gamgee     
Date:   Mar 02, 2021
#R1#
Morrison lands with a hook. Caria tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Morrison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caria throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Caria misses with a straight right.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Caria moves away and avoids it.
Caria doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Morrison gets a clinch.
Caria blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Caria misses the jab.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caria misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Caria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Caria throws a head punch that misses.
Caria using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caria's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caria blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Caria's head.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch. #T1#
Morrison cracks Caria with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Caria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Caria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Caria tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Caria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caria is looking to land body kicks.
Caria slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Caria is out of range.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Caria slips the punch.
Caria lands an overhand right.
Morrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caria tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but Caria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caria throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
Caria misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caria thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Caria does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria misses with a leg kick.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Caria off the ropes and back into range.
Caria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Caria 's knee.
Caria avoids the body shot from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Caria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Caria ducks down to avoid it.
Caria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Caria does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Caria has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caria lands a right hand.
Caria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Caria.
Caria digs a right hand underneath Morrison's ribcage. Morrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caria wants to stall.
Caria lands a body shot.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrison.
Caria keeps control of Morrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Caria tries to clinch up.
Caria misses with a straight right.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Caria smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Caria misses.
Caria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Caria tries to clinch up.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Caria wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caria lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
Caria misses with a straight right.
Caria slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Caria.
Caria fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caria tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Caria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
Caria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrison.
Morrison wants to break free but Caria has control. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Caria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Caria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!#CL#
Caria has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Caria.
Caria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morrison is keeping busy.
Morrison is trying to force a seperation but Caria has the dominant position.
Caria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Caria.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Caria controls the action.
Caria lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Caria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Caria lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caria missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Caria tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Caria has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caria blocks a leg kick.
Caria connects with the punch.
Caria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Ray Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caria momentarily.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Caria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caria with a hook.
Caria lands with an overhand left.
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!
Morrison digs a good body shot into Caria's ribs.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caria.
Caria moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.
Caria feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Caria is just out of range.#CL#
Morrison gets tackled into the ropes by Caria. Caria maintains the clinch.
Caria has Morrison pressed against the ropes, preventing Morrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caria lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison shapes to counter with a head kick.
Caria connects with the punch.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Caria moves into the clinch.
Morrison is trying to break free.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Caria is controlling the position.
Caria tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Caria manages to break the clinch.
Caria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison wants to slow Caria down by chopping away at his legs.
Caria lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Caria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caria.
Morrison misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Caria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Caria controls the action.
Caria has Morrison pushed against the ropes.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Caria is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caria throws a lazy body kick
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Caria clinches.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Caria.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melankomas Caria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caria has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Melankomas Caria!

Melankomas Caria wins by unanimous decision!

Melankomas Caria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: 8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT     
Date:   Feb 10, 2021
#R1#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison with a hook.
Morrison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King scores with a head kick. Morrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morrison misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.#T1#
King sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped King's head back.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison thuds a left hand into King's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King. #T2#
Morrison takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Morrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from King.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrison.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison checks a low kick from King.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a double jab.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Morrison is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King checks the leg kick.#T1#
King throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
King defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
King keeps Morrison at a distance using the push kick.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morrison throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. King catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Morrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Morrison settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a good, hard body kick but King shrugs it off.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.#T2#
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from King misses.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King throws a leg kick but Morrison moved away.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
King throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
Morrison works the jab nicely.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Morrison shakes him off and moves away.
Morrison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King moves forwards but Morrison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison avoids the head kick by King.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Morrison rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King scores with a nice strike.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.#T2##CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
It appears Morrison was looking to counter with a kick there.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison delivers a nice body kick.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Ray Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: 8L 50 - Teflon     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Morrison moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Rijn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Rijn defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Van Rijn is looking to counter punch.
Morrison lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Rijn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Rijn should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Van Rijn has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison throws a lazy head kick
and Van Rijn counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison wants to counter with a clinch but Van Rijn pushes him away.
Morrison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Van Rijn is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison tries a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Morrison slips a straight right by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Van Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Rijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Morrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morrison digs a good hook to Van Rijn's body.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch. #T2#
Van Rijn looking to stall.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Morrison. #BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Morrison lands.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Morrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a low kick but Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
Morrison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison 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!#R3#
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rijn momentarily.
Van Rijn tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Morrison is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison throws a counter combo.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn connects with a leg kick.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Rijn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn connects with a leg kick.
Van Rijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison throws a fast counter high kick but Van Rijn manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Van Rijn misses.
Morrison throws a one two combo.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.#CL#
Van Rijn rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.#BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Morrison.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison digs a good hook to Van Rijn's body.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Rijn counter with a right hand.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison slips a jab from Van Rijn.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Rijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Morrison.
I've got Morrison 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: 8L 49 - Pinkerton     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Morrison clinches up against the ropes.
We've been informed that Snow has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but Morrison checks it.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot by Snow.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Snow thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Snow misses.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snow.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Snow feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down. #T1#
Snow misses with a double jab.
Snow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that Snow semi-blocks.
A head kick from Morrison lands but Snow takes it in his stride.
Morrison pushes Snow away with a front kick.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Snow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snow is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snow digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow blocks the body kick.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Snow counters with a body kick.
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Snow blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison walks into a jab.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison slips a straight right by Snow.
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nik Snow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Snow throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Snow moved away.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Snow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison slips a jab from Snow.
Snow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison wants to land a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
Snow walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Snow scores with a nice body kick.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison misses with a low kick as Snow jumps back.
Morrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow connects with a high kick.
Snow slips a straight right by Morrison.
A head kick misses from Snow.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow staying out of range there.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A good leg kick by Snow.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow scores with a jab.
Snow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snow blocks a leg kick.
Snow flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snow throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow feints a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Snow lands with a cross.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison delivers a nice body kick.
Snow scores with a head kick. Morrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Snow cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snow on the side of the head.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow is looking to score with low kicks.
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!
Snow sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snow throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison checks a low kick from Snow.
Snow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses the jab.
Snow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Snow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A low kick lands for Snow.
Snow misses with a looping left.
Snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Morrison throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Snow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Snow's head.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snow throws a series of punches but Morrison avoids them all with ease.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Morrison.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight as a draw!

Ray Morrison wins by majority decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Ray Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: 8L 46 - Sagna     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Thu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison thumps Thu with a low kick.
Thu takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thu. #CL#
Morrison closes the distance and pushes Thu back into the ropes.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Morrison has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thu looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Thu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Thu controls the action.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Thu.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Thu avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Thu.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thu throws an elbow but misses.
Thu lands an elbow just above Morrison 's eye.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thu's elbow.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Morrison tries to work over Thu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thu scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thu is looking to clinch.
Thu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
The crowd cheers as Morrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thu doesn't seem phased though.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thu moves away.
Thu looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Thu tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
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!
Thu takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Thu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Thu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thu.
Thu throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Thu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morrison moves in looking to clinch but Thu pushes him off.
Morrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Thu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thu wants to counter with a clinch but Morrison pushes him away.
Morrison wants to clinch up but Thu keeps it at a distance.
Thu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Thu scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thu checks a leg kick.
Thu misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back.
Thu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Thu lands with a nice body punch.
Thu with the inside leg kick.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Thu.
Thu blocks a head kick by Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Thu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Thu walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrison.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Thu's head.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.
Thu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thu throws a front kick that sends Morrison stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Thu moves away and avoids it.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison misses with a low kick.#T2#
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Thu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morrison rather than just go for the knockout.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Thu's shoulder, as Thu tries to avoid the shot.
Thu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Thu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thu connects with a leg kick.
Thu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thu lands a head shot.
Thu lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thu's head.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thu.
Morrison tries to move into range but Thu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Thu is just out of range.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thu.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thu staying out of range there.
Thu misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Thu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thu lands a damaging elbow.
Thu trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morrison's brow. #T1#
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thu.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands. #BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Thu tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Thu misses with a low kick.
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Thu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison stuns Thu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison scores with a jab. Thu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thu throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Maung Maung Thu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Thu.
Thu misses with a right hand
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Thu misses with a low kick.
Thu wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Thu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Thu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Thu misses.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Morrison.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Ray Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: 8L 43 - Westbrook     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morrison thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Morrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Donk. Morrison catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent'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!
Morrison scores with a head kick. Sackett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Morrison lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Sackett connects with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrison - that will leave a mark!
Morrison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sackett backs up against the ropes.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morrison throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Morrison misses with a body shot. #T2#
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett. #CL2#
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrison.
A short right from Morrison.
A right hand to the body from Morrison.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison lands a jab.#T1#
Morrison scores with a hook.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison checks a low kick from Sackett.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Morrison moved away.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Morrison throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Morrison misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Morrison.#CL#
Morrison darts in and clinches Sackett up against the ropes.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
As Morrison backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Morrison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the 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!
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.#T1#
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Morrison lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Morrison throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Sackett takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Morrison lands a jab.
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Morrison tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Ray Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: 8L XL - The Big Show     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Phetboonme lands an overhand right.
Phetboonme looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
A left lands for Phetboonme.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range.
Morrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phetboonme has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Phetboonme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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!
Morrison lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch. #T1#
Morrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Morrison tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the ropes.
A short right from Phetboonme.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Phetboonme is controlling him.
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme working aggressively here. #BC2#
Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison cracks Phetboonme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Morrison clinches.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Morrison is rocked!
Morrison works on Phetboonme's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phetboonme tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Morrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Phetboonme is controlling the position.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Phetboonme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morrison.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Morrison. #T2##BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Phetboonme just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Morrison has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kongchai Phetboonme!
A very excited looking Kongchai Phetboonme rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXVI - Rabid     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Morrison.
A big left from Talis misses.
Talis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Talis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Talis.
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talis looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Talis avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Talis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Talis slips a straight right by Morrison.
Talis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
An attempted straight right counter from Talis misses the target.#T1#
Talis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Morrison. #CL2#
Morrison forces Talis back against the ropes and clinches.
I was talking to Talis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison.
Talis can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Talis gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Talis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morrison's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC#
Talis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Morrison. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Morrison misses
and Talis counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Talis throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Talis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Talis's head.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
letting Talis counter with a right hand.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talis.
Talis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Talis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison takes a swing at Talis's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Morrison misses
and Talis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Talis with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Morrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Talis avoids the body shot from Morrison.
A counter left hand to the body from Talis misses its target.#CL2#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Talis against the ropes.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Talis avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Morrison tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talis misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talis.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talis prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Talis blocks it.
Talis is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Talis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison lands a left hand. #T1#
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Talis blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talis backwards.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Morrison.
Talis can't break the clinch.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Talis blocks a body shot from Morrison.
The referee is keeping an eye on Talis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Talis.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
Ray Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Talis blocks an uppercut.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Talis is controlling the position.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison lands a right hand.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison working aggressively here.
Talis lands a right hand.
Talis tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Morrison on the inside. #BC#
Talis manages to break the clinch.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Talis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrison.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Talis counters with a straight right hand.
Talis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Talis misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Talis misses.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talis rather than just go for the knockout.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Morrison defending well as Talis loads up on a big left hand.
Talis takes one to the chin there.
Morrison throws a lazy head kick
and Talis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talis takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison misses the jab.
Talis throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Talis misses
and Morrison counters with a solid body kick.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Talis circles away.
Talis moves away from the strike by Morrison. #T1#
Morrison throws a leg kick but Talis checks it.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talis blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Talis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrison is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Morrison is rocked!
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Talis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Talis finish him?
Morrison slips a jab from Talis.
Morrison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Talis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Talis seems unphased.
Talis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a front kick aimed at Talis's knee but Talis avoids it well.
Talis is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Talis counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Morrison darts in and clinches Talis up against the ropes.
Morrison tries a body shot but Talis blocks it.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Talis lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Talis throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Talis ducks down to avoid it.
Talis connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Digi Talis!
Digi Talis retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Digi Talis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXI - Denied     
Date:   Nov 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison slips a jab from Talis.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Talis counters with a nice uppercut.
Talis moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Talis throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Talis cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Talis should have avoided that one.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Talis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talis on the side of the head.
Talis throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talis.#T1#
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Talis's shoulder, as Talis tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted KT Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Talis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Talis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
As Morrison backs off Talis throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Talis counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Morrison misses #KD2#
and Talis counters with a nice right hand that sends Morrison toppling to the canvas! Morrison scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Talis finish him?!#ROC2#Morrison is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A cross from Morrison lands.
Morrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Talis moved out of range nicely.
Morrison motions for Talis to come forward. Morrison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Talis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Talis momentarily.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Talis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morrison works over Talis's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Talis is just out of range.
Talis throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Morrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talis.
Talis looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Talis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talis throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison throws a head kick but Talis moves out of range. #T1#
Morrison slips a straight right by Talis.
Talis missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Talis moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a jab. Talis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talis.
A big right from Talis misses.
Talis throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Talis.
Talis misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Talis's body. Talis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talis checks a leg kick.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Talis shakes it off.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Talis throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talis manages to avoid it.
Talis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talis jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Talis misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
and Talis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Talis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Morrison has got the better of the exchanges.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Talis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talis throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Morrison throws a hook but Talis avoids it easily.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talis.
Talis misses with a left hand
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talis walks into a jab.
Talis missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison throws a low kick but Talis moves out of range easily.
Talis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talis can do to turn this around?
Morrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Talis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morrison. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talis scores with a body shot.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Talis.
Morrison lands a jab to the head.
Morrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Morrison. #T1#
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Talis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Talis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Talis scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Talis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Talis misses with a kick to the body.
Talis walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Morrison defending well as Talis loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Talis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Talis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Morrison. #T2#
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Talis counters with a two punch combo.
Talis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talis at a distance.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Talis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talis.
Talis moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Talis flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talis throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison moves out of range as Talis strikes.
Talis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrison throws a hook but Talis blocks it.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison clearly takes 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.#R4#
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Talis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Talis counters with a big right hand! Oh Morrison is in trouble here! Talis follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Digi Talis!
Digi Talis is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Digi Talis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXIX - Simon     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snow blocking some punches.
Morrison prevents a body shot from Snow.
Still in the clinch, Morrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Snow avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Snow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Snow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Snow takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow is looking for the big counter here.
Snow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison throws a solid leg kick but Snow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morrison.
Snow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
And Snow responds with a good body kick, but Morrison manages to step out the way in time.
Snow scores with a nice right hand.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Snow's head back.
Snow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Snow's body.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrison.
Snow misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow throws a front kick that sends Morrison stumbling back into the ropes.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snow. Snow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Snow staying out of range there.
Morrison cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow thumps Morrison with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Snow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Morrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Snow looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Snow throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow misses with a straight right.
Snow misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snow blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Snow throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snow.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Snow's head back.
Snow misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.
Snow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrison.
Snow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Snow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Snow connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.#T2#
Morrison swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Snow.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow is looking for the big counter here.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Morrison.
Snow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison lands a head kick. Snow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Snow lands a head shot.
It looks like Morrison has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Snow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Snow.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison throws a head kick that Snow semi-blocks.
Snow punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a body kick that misses.
Snow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Snow.
Snow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Morrison down.
A big right from Snow misses.
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
Morrison checks a low kick from Snow.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Morrison moves out of range as Snow strikes.
Morrison misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.#T2#
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snow.
Snow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Snow scores with a body shot.
Snow misses with a kick to the body.
Snow misses with a looping right.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
A clash of legs there as Snow blocks the low kick.
Morrison tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 William Peck scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Ray Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: {EK} 16: Fallout     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roy on the side of the head.
Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Roy misses.
Morrison feints a counter leg kick.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Roy's head back.
Roy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison punishes Roy's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roy lands a jab to the nose.
Roy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roy's sensitive parts.
Morrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick. #T1#
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morrison!
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Roy moved away.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Roy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Roy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy throws a leg kick
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
Roy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Morrison throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and before Morrison has any time to reset, Roy cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rob Roy!

 

Event: EK 13     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazaryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrison.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morrison!
That kick from Morrison tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Morrison lands a high kick!
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab
and Morrison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with Nazaryan against the ropes.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazaryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
It looks like Morrison has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Morrison moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison thumps Nazaryan with a low kick.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazaryan tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left. #KD#
Morrison throws out a head kick that Nazaryan doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Nazaryan crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Nazaryan's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Morrison lands a head kick that sends Nazaryan down! Nazaryan is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Morrison is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ray Morrison!
Our winner, Ray Morrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: EK 7_CONFLICT THEORY     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fonseca takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick from Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison looks for the body kick but Fonseca saw that one coming.
Fonseca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fonseca.
Morrison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fonseca is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca walks into a left hand.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison. #BC#
Fonseca manages to break the clinch.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fonseca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##CL2#
Morrison has Fonseca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Fonseca blocks it.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fonseca backwards.
Fonseca is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrison has double underhooks.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Fonseca controls the action.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Fonseca avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Fonseca tries to break free but Morrison pushes him back against the ropes.
Morrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Morrison is leaning against Fonseca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonseca backwards.
Morrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fonseca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to work over Fonseca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison sizes up Fonseca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Fonseca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Fonseca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Fonseca misses its target.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morrison wants to clinch.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Fonseca.
Morrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Fonseca off the ropes and back into range.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Fonseca saw that one coming.
A big right from Fonseca misses.
Fonseca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Fonseca moved out of range nicely.
Morrison lands with a nice combination. Fonseca backs away looking to recover.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fonseca on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fonseca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morrison - the referee stops the clock and Fonseca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morrison. Fonseca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fonseca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fonseca walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Morrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fonseca thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Morrison backs away, Fonseca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonseca doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fonseca will feel that in the morning.
Morrison throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Morrison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonseca on the side of the head.
Fonseca slips a jab from Morrison.
Fonseca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca.
Morrison throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Fonseca misses with a double jab.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fonseca takes one to the chin there.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fonseca in his tracks.
Fonseca scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Fonseca seems unphased.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonseca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison gets through Fonseca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fonseca moves into range and clinches up with Morrison.
Ray Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Morrison.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Fonseca controls the action. #BC#
Fonseca manages to break the clinch.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Fonseca wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison lands a high kick!
Morrison works Fonseca's body with a nice hook.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fonseca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Fonseca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Fonseca slips a jab from Morrison.
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Fonseca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Fonseca down.
Fonseca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Fonseca lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Fonseca blocks the low kick.
Fonseca scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Fonseca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonseca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fonseca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Morrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morrison throws a hook but Fonseca avoids it easily.
Fonseca tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Morrison throws a push kick but Fonseca slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Fonseca.
Fonseca moves out of range of the body kick.
Fonseca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Morrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fonseca throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Good shot there by Morrison.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Fonseca lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonseca is looking to counter punch.
Morrison takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison tries a low kick but Fonseca avoids it.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fonseca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fonseca is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
Morrison misses the jab.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Morrison shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca throws a leg kick that misses.
Fonseca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ray Morrison just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Fonseca keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
Fonseca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonseca tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Fonseca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Fonseca shakes it off.#CL2#
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fonseca, pushing him back against the ropes.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison swings for the body but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
Fonseca cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonseca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonseca.#T1#
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morrison tries to clinch but Fonseca is having none of it.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonseca moves away.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fonseca.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonseca is just out of range.
A big left from Fonseca misses.
A combination from Fonseca does no damage.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fonseca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fonseca throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison misses with a hook
letting Fonseca counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison fakes the leg kick and cracks Fonseca in the body. #T2#
Fonseca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fonseca scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrison.
Morrison throws a jab when Fonseca was well out of range.
Morrison checks a low kick from Fonseca.
Morrison clobbers Fonseca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fonseca misses with a body shot.
Morrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fonseca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison works Fonseca's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Fonseca.
Morrison looks to land a combination. Fonseca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonseca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Fonseca 's knee.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fonsecas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Morrison both land. Nice combination.
Morrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morrison with a jab.
Fonseca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fonseca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Fonseca knows he should have avoided that one.
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Fonseca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca misses with a hook.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Fonseca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Morrison takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.
Fonseca checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fonseca.
Fonseca swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Fonseca throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Fonseca looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well.
Fonseca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Fonseca. Those never looked like landing.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison throws the kick towards the body but Fonseca avoids it.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Fonseca's body.
Fonseca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Fonseca's ribs.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
Morrison scores with a jab. Fonseca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison tests Fonseca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

After winning the bout, Ray Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ETERNITY 3: DIEGO v JOHNSON     
Date:   Jun 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Cleaver moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Cleaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleaver misses the target.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a two punch combo.
A cross from Morrison lands.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Cleaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Cleaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleaver misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cleaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cleaver throws a big shot that misses.
Cleaver thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Cleaver clinches with his opponent.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver. #T1##BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Cleaver ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Cleaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleaver.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cleaver's head.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Cleaver misses the target.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Morrison throws a lazy head kick
and Cleaver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cleaver throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison lands a head kick. Cleaver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleaver misses with a wild combination.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Cleaver moved out of range.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
Cleaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cleaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Cleaver's head back.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Cleaver clinches up against the ropes.
Morrison tries to work over Cleaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver takes a shot to the head.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
Cleaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cleaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Cleaver misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleaver tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cleaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Cleaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleaver appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Cleaver. Those never looked like landing.
Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cleaver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cleaver throws a big shot that misses.
Cleaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cleaver misses with a looping left.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison with a nice cross.
Cleaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Cleaver with an uppercut!
Cleaver tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Cleaver.
Cleaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Cleaver's body. Cleaver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Cleaver misses with a body kick.
Cleaver tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison connects with an inside leg kick.
Cleaver moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Cleaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Morrison catches Cleaver right on the button with a cross.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Cleaver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Cleaver.
Cleaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Cleaver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cleaver misses with a low kick.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Cleaver.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cleaver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison throws the left hand but Cleaver avoids the punch easily.
Cleaver misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Cleaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cleaver tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away. #CL#
Cleaver drives through and clinches with Morrison against the ropes.
Morrison tries to break free but Cleaver pushes him back against the ropes.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver works on Morrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
Morrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Cleaver won't allow it.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Cleaver.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison tries to circle away but Cleaver has him pinned against the ropes.
Cleaver trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleaver.
Theodore Cleaver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Cleaver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Theodore Cleaver will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cleaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Cleaver moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorrison.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleaver is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cleaver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Cleaver's leg. Cleaver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cleaver scores with a leg kick.
Cleaver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleaver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cleaver checks it well.
Morrison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cleaver fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleaver.
Cleaver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cleaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleaver lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
Cleaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Cleaver tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range. #T1#
Cleaver cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison swings for the body but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Morrison is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Theodore Cleaver!
Our winner, Theodore Cleaver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: E: 2 - LAMBERT VS VIP     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsson blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.#CL#
Morrison rushes Ragnarsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Ragnarsson defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrison is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Morrison.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrison - that will leave a mark!
Morrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab from Morrison.#T2#
Morrison throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
A good leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Morrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrison misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Morrison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down.
Morrison throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ragnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison misses with a head kick. #T1#
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Ragnarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ragnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison backing away here, and Ragnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
Morrison throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Morrison darts in and clinches Ragnarsson up against the ropes.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Morrison jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Morrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Morrison tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Morrison moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison wants to clinch.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Morrison moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison connects with the punch.#T1#
Ragnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnarsson cracks Morrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ragnarsson.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Morrison.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Ragnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Morrison works over Ragnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Ragnarsson throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison is looking to slow Ragnarsson down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Ragnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarsson.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sigurd Ragnarsson.
Well Morrison 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 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

A victorious Ray Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Shut up and Fight 4     
Date:   May 27, 2020
#R1#
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves out of range. #CL2#
Stefanovic gets a clinch.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanovic throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stefanovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morrison moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Stefanovic counters with a body kick that stops Morrison in his tracks momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morrison! #CL#
Morrison clinches up with Stefanovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrison lands a body shot. #T1#
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morrison tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison.
Stefanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic misses with the head strike.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Morrison tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Stefanovic has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Morrison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.
Stefanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefanovic throws a push kick but Morrison slaps the foot to one side.
Morrison throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stefanovic avoids it.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
A solid body kick from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Stefanovic.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison lands a high kick!
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Stefanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stefanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stefanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Stefanovic throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison cracks Stefanovic with a good jab.
Stefanovic wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrison.
Stefanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison lands a nice shot that snaps Stefanovic's head back.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison closes the distance but Stefanovic moves to the side
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Stefanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stefanovic connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Stefanovic slips the punch.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Stefanovic's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefanovic.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison cracks Stefanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison motions for Stefanovic to come forward. Morrison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stefanovic throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Morrison lands with a slapping head kick.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Morrison throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanovic throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stefanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
Stefanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Stefanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
It appears Morrison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stefanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Stefanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanovic throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Stefanovic seems unphased.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Stefanovic.
Crunch! Morrison slams his shin into Stefanovic's torso.
Sloppy strikes from Stefanovic. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stefanovic.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic staying out of range there.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison scores with a kick to the body.
Stefanovic misses the jab.
Morrison wants to clinch.
Morrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic tries to work over Morrison's front leg with a kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.#T2#
Stefanovic throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick but Stefanovic moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison scores with a hook.
Stefanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Morrison.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Stefanovic stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stefanovic moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
The fighters circling - Stefanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanovic throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Stefanovic.
Well Stefanovic 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!

 

Event: Shut Up and Fight 3     
Date:   May 08, 2020
#R1#
Fonseca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Fonseca.
Morrison takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.
Fonseca throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fonseca.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fonseca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
Fonseca lands a lovely overhand right.
Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Fonseca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison misses with a kick to the body.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
It looked like Fonseca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Fonseca swinging wildly here.
Morrison punishes Fonseca's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Fonseca throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fonseca takes a step back to recover.
Morrison defending well as Fonseca loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison cracks the inside of Fonseca's front leg.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonseca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fonseca throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fonseca throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Fonseca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fonseca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fonseca under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fonseca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Fonseca's ribs.#T2#
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fonseca rather than just go for the knockout.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fonseca.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Morrison has Fonseca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fonseca is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrison has double underhooks.
A short left from Morrison.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch but Morrison keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Morrison lands but Fonseca takes it in his stride.
Fonseca throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonseca moves away.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Fonseca throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Morrison moves into range and clinches up with Fonseca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fonseca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Fonseca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fonseca slips under a jab.
Morrison throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca.
Morrison misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Fonseca throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Morrison moves into range and clinches up with Fonseca.
Morrison tries a body shot but Fonseca blocks it.
Morrison has Fonseca pressed against the ropes, preventing Fonseca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fonseca.
Fonseca throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Fonseca misses with a body shot.
Morrison tries to clinch up.
Morrison scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison takes one to the side of the head.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fonseca on the side of the head.#T1#
Morrison slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Morrison digs a good hook to Fonseca's body.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fonseca.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Fonseca down.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonseca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
and Fonseca counters with a leg kick.
Fonseca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Fonseca tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca misses with the combination.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Fonseca misses.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonseca.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Fonseca in a clinch. #BC#
Fonseca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Fonseca counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonseca's sensitive parts.
Fonseca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
A shot to the liver by Fonseca. Beautiful body shot.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Fonseca.
Morrison lands a front kick.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fonseca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Fonseca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fonseca, pushing him back against the ropes.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fonseca blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Fonseca prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Fonseca's head.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Fonseca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Fonseca breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonseca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Morrison swings for the body but Fonseca moves out of range.
Morrison swings for the body but Fonseca moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.#T1#
Fonseca lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonseca circles away.
Fonseca misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Morrison works Fonseca's body with a nice hook.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fonseca swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Fonseca misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back.
Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Morrison.
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!
Fonseca throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Fonseca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Morrison checks a low kick from Fonseca.
Morrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Fonseca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Fonseca walks into a left hand.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fonseca checks it well.
Fonseca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Fonseca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison throws a wild body kick that Fonseca sees coming a mile off.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Fonseca misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a leg kick.
Fonseca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fonseca.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison lands the left hand.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Shut Up and Fight 2     
Date:   Apr 24, 2020
#R1#
Morrison lands with a straight right. Velderman didn't see that one coming.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrison looks for the body kick but Velderman saw that one coming.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velderman looks for the body kick but Morrison saw that one coming.
Velderman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Velderman closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison misses with a wild combination.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velderman.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Velderman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Velderman throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Velderman moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Velderman tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Velderman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Velderman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
As Morrison looks to move away, Velderman throws a big counter combo but Morrison just gets out of the way.
Morrison looks to land a body kick but Velderman moved away.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velderman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Velderman's body. Velderman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morrison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velderman. That did some damage!
Velderman swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Velderman tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison tests Velderman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velderman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Velderman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison tests Velderman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velderman.#T2#
Morrison cracks Velderman with a good jab.
Velderman looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Velderman rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Velderman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Velderman.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Morrison.
Velderman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch but Velderman keeps him there for the moment.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
Velderman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velderman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Velderman looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Velderman takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Velderman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velderman.
Velderman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velderman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Velderman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison thumps Velderman with a low kick.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velderman. Velderman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Velderman connects with a crisp jab.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velderman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Velderman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Velderman has him pressed against the ropes.
Ron Velderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
Velderman has Morrison pressed against the ropes, preventing Morrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Velderman looks to land a body kick but Morrison moved away.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velderman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velderman scrambles back to his feet.
Velderman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Velderman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Morrison clinches. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velderman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Velderman takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison digs a good hook to Velderman's body.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velderman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morrison fakes the leg kick and cracks Velderman in the body.
A swing and a miss from Velderman.
Velderman takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velderman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velderman lands a nice looking body kick.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Velderman.
Morrison throws a hook but Velderman avoids it easily.
Morrison works Velderman's body with a nice hook.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Velderman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
Velderman ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Velderman swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Velderman misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velderman.
Morrison slips a straight right by Velderman.
Velderman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velderman tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison is looking to slow Velderman down with leg kicks.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison with a hook.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velderman.
Velderman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velderman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Velderman swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Velderman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velderman throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Velderman counters with a nice uppercut that drops Morrison onto his backside! Morrison bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#T1#
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velderman just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Velderman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison delivers a nice body kick.
Morrison throws a push kick but Velderman slaps the foot to one side.
Velderman misses with a low kick.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Velderman.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velderman connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Morrison is rocked!
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Velderman finish him?
Morrison throws a hook but Velderman avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velderman.
Velderman throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a front kick aimed at Velderman's knee but Velderman avoids it well.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison flicks out a counter leg kick but Velderman steps away.#T2#
A big right from Velderman misses.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Velderman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velderman was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison throws a body punch but Velderman moves out of range.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velderman misses with a straight right.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Velderman's shoulder, as Velderman tries to avoid the shot.
Velderman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
Velderman throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
Velderman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Velderman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrison.
Velderman misses with a straight left.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Velderman ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Velderman.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 2     
Date:   Apr 10, 2020
#R1#
Snow checks a leg kick.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Snow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snow walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morrison throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Snow clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes.
Morrison is trying to push Snow away but Snow has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrison throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range. #T1#
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
Snow blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Morrison tries to score with a low kick but Snow moves his leg out of the way.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Snow seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Snow misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Morrison moves out of range as Snow strikes.
Snow is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorrison.
Snow throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Snow moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Snow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Morrison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Snow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison jabs at Snow's body.#CL#
Snow rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow walks into a left hand.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Snow scores with a hook to the body. Morrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick there by Snow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Snow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Snow. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Morrison lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Snow closes the distance and pushes Morrison back into the ropes.
Snow cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow takes one to the chin there.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Morrison.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Snow lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Snow darts in and clinches Morrison up against the ropes.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike from Snow. #BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Snow seems unphased.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Snow darts in and clinches Morrison up against the ropes.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow throws a head kick that misses
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. Snow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Morrison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morrison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Snow counters with a left and a right that stings Morrison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison slips a straight right by Snow.
Morrison throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
Snow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Snow.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Snow throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Morrison cracks Snow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snow tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target. #CL#
Snow clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Snow is controlling the position.
Snow scores with a hook to the body.
Snow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!

 

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 1     
Date:   Mar 20, 2020
#R1#
Cleaver sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Cleaver moves into the clinch.
Morrison is working Cleaver over against the ropes.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Cleaver scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
Morrison tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands a right hand.
Cleaver told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleaver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cleaver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Cleaver as the two fighters clinch.
Morrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleaver.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Cleaver. #T2#
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
A right hand to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleaver misses with a low kick.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison throws a low kick but Cleaver avoids it.
Cleaver moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cleaver has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Cleaver. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Morrison has been cut.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleaver's elbow.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Morrison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
Cleaver lands with a right to the head.
Cleaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Morrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Cleaver won't allow it.
Cleaver working Morrison over with knees to the body.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Cleaver has double underhooks.
Morrison is leaning against Cleaver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morrison tries to work over Cleaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
A short right from Cleaver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver. #T1#
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison needs to keep his hands up - Cleaver had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleaver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cleaver lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleaver.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleaver misses with a head kick.
Cleaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Cleaver wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Cleaver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Cleaver as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Morrison gets tackled into the ropes by Cleaver. Cleaver maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
Cleaver prevents a body shot from Morrison. #T2#
Cleaver prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Morrison tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
A short right from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a good knee to the midsection. Morrison won't want to take too many of those.
Cleaver presses Morrison against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Cleaver scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleaver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
Cleaver cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Cleaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Morrison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cleaver clinches with his opponent.
Ray Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison works on Cleaver's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleaver throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
Cleaver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.#T1##CL2#
Cleaver moves into the clinch.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrison.
Cleaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Cleaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Cleaver's ribcage. Cleaver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Cleaver as the two fighters clinch.
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cleaver.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Cleaver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cleaver.
Cleaver scores with a nice right hand.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cleaver back to the ropes. Morrison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cleaver wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Cleaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Cleaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Cleaver.#CL2#
Cleaver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Cleaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cleaver 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Cleaver!

After winning the bout, Theodore Cleaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 26, 2019
#R1#
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bakiyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison keeps Bakiyev at a distance using the push kick.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev. #T1#
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Morrison cracks Bakiyev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison jabs Bakiyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Bakiyev is rocked!
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Morrison points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bakiyev wakes up just in time to hear Morrison thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Morrison!
Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. Greene shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Danny Greene has been cut.#TD2#
Greene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Morrison's brow.
Morrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrison tries to get out of the position.
Greene postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Greene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Greene landing with the ground and pound.
Greene landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene is working Morrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Greene throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greene is controlling him.
Greene distracts Morrison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Greene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
Greene distracts Morrison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Morrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Greene postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Morrison covers up, he's hurt! Greene keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Greene and the ref steps in to end the fight! Greene can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Greene!
Danny Greene spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

 
 
 
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