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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Horcea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shaun Styles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Horcea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horcea tries to counter with a clinch but Styles shakes him off and moves away.
Horcea has managed to clinch.
Horcea jumps into guard, dragging Styles to the mat.
Styles stopping the sweep attempt from Horcea.
We've been hearing that Styles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles wants to stand but Horcea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Horcea has his hands on Styles's head, controlling the position.
Horcea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horcea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Styles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Horcea pulls Styles in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horcea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Styles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horcea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horcea darts in looking for a takedown but Styles gets double underhooks and turns Horcea into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Styles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horcea circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Horcea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Styles pinned against the cage. Styles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horcea closes the distance and clinches.
Horcea tries to pull guard but Styles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Styles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horcea misses with a takedown attempt - Styles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Horcea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Styles - the referee stops the clock and Horcea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Styles. Horcea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horcea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styles.
Horcea with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styles counters with a head kick.
Styles has Horcea up against the cage in a clinch.
Styles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Styles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but Horcea shows good takedown defense.
Horcea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Styles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horcea somewhat.
As Horcea looks to move away, Styles throws a big counter combo bu Horcea just gets out of the way.
Styles scores with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Styles lands a nice hook to Horcea's body. Horcea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horcea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Styles tries to avoid it but Horcea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Styles to the ground. Styles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Styles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Styles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Horcea gets back to half guard.
Horcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horcea.
Horcea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Styles gets to his feet. Horcea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Styles shoots in for a double leg but Horcea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horcea shoots in but Styles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horcea shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Horcea was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Horcea is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Styles seems a little lost for a moment, as Horcea dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horcea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Styles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horcea wants to stand but Styles has his arm trapped.
A lull in the action here as Horcea stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horcea trying to control the position but Styles is working away.
Styles is looking to regain half guard here but Horcea keeps moving and retains side control.
Horcea tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Horcea trying to control the position but Styles is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Styles scores with a one two! Horcea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horcea fails with a takedown attempt.
Horcea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Styles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horcea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Shaun Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Horcea.
Styles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horcea in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Styles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Styles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horcea is trying to control but can't.
Horcea is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horcea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Styles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horcea on the ground.
Horcea throws a strike from the bottom but Styles passes into side control!
Styles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horcea can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horcea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horcea wants to control but Styles is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horcea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
Styles is thwarting Horcea's attempts to control the position.
Styles trying to control from half guard but Horcea is working away.
Styles is thwarting Horcea's attempts to control the position.
Horcea is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Styles is looking to advance position but Horcea won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaun Styles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horcea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Styles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horcea is in Styles's guard.
Horcea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Horcea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Styles throws Horcea to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horcea misses with a double jab
and Styles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Styles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Styles feints and as Horcea raises his hands in defense, Styles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaun Styles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horcea with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Styles can't handle though.
Horcea is pulling down on Styles's head to control his posture.
Horcea is trying to keep Styles in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is fighting to break Horcea's control of his arms but Horcea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Styles wants to control from the top but Horcea keeps moving.
Styles postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaun Styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Styles avoids a kick to the body.
As Horcea looks to move away, Styles throws a big counter combo bu Horcea just gets out of the way.
Marcus Horcea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styles drives through and clinches with Horcea against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Styles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Styles 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Styles!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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