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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hernandez Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Desaparecido. Stryker has chosen Die Motherfucker Die as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hernandez Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Stryker which made him look bad.
Stryker throws a one two combo.
It looks like Hernandez Morales has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Stryker as Morales shoots in.
Morales closes the distance and clinches up with Stryker, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes Stryker against the cage but Stryker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernandez Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stryker tries to score with a low kick but Morales moves his leg out of the way.
Morales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stryker tries to avoid it but Morales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stryker to the ground. Stryker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morales shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stryker throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
Stryker tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales tries for a takedown but Stryker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stryker defends it nicely.
Stryker swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stryker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morales thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker misses with a body shot
and Morales counters with a single leg into guard. Stryker didn't expect that.
Stryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stryker, not yet.
Stryker pulls Morales in close to his closed guard and prevents Morales from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stryker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morales won't allow Stryker to sweep him here.
Morales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stryker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stryker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stryker!
Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker decides to stand back up. Stryker steps back and let's Morales get back to his feet.
Morales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Stryker shows good takedown defense.
Morales walks into a left hand.
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stryker defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Stryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hernandez Morales'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.
Morales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Morales with that takedown attempt.
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
Stryker looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernandez Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stryker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stryker kicks Morales off and gets to his feet.
Morales shoots for a takedown but Stryker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stryker swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morales stops Stryker from standing up.
Stryker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morales!
Morales tries to hold on but Stryker postures up.
Stryker content just to control the position here.
Stryker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stryker sprawls well. Stryker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
Morales shoots in and drives through. Stryker sprawls well.
Morales fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stryker misses with a double jab.
Morales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morales shoots in but no luck this time.
Stryker throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Charles Stryker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stryker's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Stryker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hernandez Morales'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stryker throws a head kick that misses.
Morales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stryker circles away.
Hernandez Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernandez Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker is trying to get back to half guard.
Morales tries to stand but Stryker controls the position and pulls Morales into his guard.
Morales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stryker dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stryker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stryker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stryker uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stryker decides to stand back up.
Stryker punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Stryker stuffs the takedown.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Hernandez Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales shoots in but Stryker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Stryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morales shoots in and drives through. Stryker sprawls well.
Charles Stryker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hernandez Morales's cut is getting worse.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Stryker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stryker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout.
Stryker misses with a two punch combination.
Morales shoots in but Stryker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morales.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Stryker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stryker 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Stryker!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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