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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Styles (ranked 4255 p4p, 4488 weight class) and Chicken Wayne (ranked 427 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm 21 164 0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm 25 162 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morgan Styles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chicken Wayne! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Wayne with that takedown attempt. Styles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Styles wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance. Styles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne. Wayne keeps the fight on the outside. Wayne throws out a counter right but Styles avoids it with no problem. Wayne stuffs the takedown. Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Styles shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice takedown defense from Styles. No joy for Wayne on that attempt. Morgan Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chicken Wayne. Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Styles tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range. Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Styles moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne closes the distance and clinches. Wayne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Styles can't get the takedown.
Styles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Styles has Wayne pushed against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Styles for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Styles working hard to break the clinch. Wayne jumps guard but Styles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wayne lands with a right to the head. Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Styles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Styles is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt and Styles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Styles throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease. Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily. As Wayne looks to move away, Styles throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way. Wayne moves into the clinch. Wayne jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Styles looking to pass the guard. Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Styles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wayne doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wayne wants to stand up but Styles is controlling him. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Wayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Styles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Styles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Styles wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt and Styles counters with a nice body shot. Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Wayne looks winded! Styles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wayne is defended easily by Styles. Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away. Styles feinted with a counter takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Styles stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Styles dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Styles takes the fight into the clinch. Styles tries to pull guard but Wayne forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Styles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayne.
Wayne jumps guard but Styles stands there with Wayne around his waist. Wayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Styles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Styles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayne tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it. Styles has managed to clinch.
Wayne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chicken Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne jumps guard but Styles stands there with Wayne around his waist. Wayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Styles shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Morgan Styles is winning the standup battle so far. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne. Styles moves into the clinch. Wayne is looking to take this one to the mat. Styles wants a takedown.
Styles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wayne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Styles wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Styles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Styles's guard. Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Styles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Styles's corner is telling him to maintain position. Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wayne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Styles is pressing down on Wayne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Styles has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture. Styles looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Styles wants to improve his position but instead Wayne has moved into half guard.
Wayne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Wayne wants to control the pace but Styles is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Styles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Styles is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Morgan Styles will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Styles takes the fight into the clinch. Wayne gets control of Styles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wayne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Styles tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom. Styles won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wayne is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Styles has his hands clasped together but Wayne extends and breaks Styles's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wayne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chicken Wayne!
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