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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Orek (ranked 0 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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174 cm
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176 lbs
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176 cm
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dexter Morgan! 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, Casey Orek! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orek looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range. Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Morgan slips a jab from Orek. Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Orek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Orek preventing the sweep. Orek with a flurry of punches that miss. Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Orek is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Orek throws a big elbow that misses. Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position. Orek trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan managing to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Orek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orek throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot. Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan closes the distance and lands a one-two. Orek shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Orek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orek throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan digs a good body shot into Orek's ribs. Morgan tries to sprawl but Orek drives through with a takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan taking some punishment here, with Orek in his half guard. Orek prevents Morgan from standing back up.
Morgan wants to control but Orek is keeping busy.
Orek looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Orek is very close to passing his half guard. Morgan is not content to let Orek control the position. Orek is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now. Orek throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely. Orek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan is in trouble now - Orek has advanced to mount! Orek is landing with some decent strikes but Morgan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to hold on but Orek pushes him away. Morgan regains half guard. Orek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Morgan wants to control but Orek is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Orek trying to control from Morgan's half guard. Morgan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orek wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position. Orek trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Orek is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control. Morgan trying to control the position here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Orek is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Orek dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan misses the jab. Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Orek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Orek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orek's guard. Orek looking for subs off his back but Morgan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Orek is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Morgan is nestled in close to Orek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Orek is looking to improve his position.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Orek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan is nestled in close to Orek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Morgan wants to take a breather but Orek is having none of it. Orek is trying to control but can't.
Orek tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg. Morgan slips a nice elbow through Orek's hands, connecting with Orek's forehead. Orek strikes from the bottom but Morgan passes into mount!
Morgan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morgan connects with a bit shot that sees Orek covering up! More strikes from Morgan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morgan is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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