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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 2188 p4p, 4166 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 223 p4p, 367 weight class). Irish Power had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Donk. Ivanov catches Power right on the button with a cross.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ivanov.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Power's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Power has Ivanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Ivanov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to stand.
Ivanov is just content to waste time from the top position. Power takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Power holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov is working Power over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Power is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power cracks Ivanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power misses the jab.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power misses the jab.
A big right from Power misses.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power misses with a hook.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is fighting to break Power's control of his arms but Power is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Power has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated 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.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Irish Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown into Power's guard.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Power's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivan Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power trying to control the position here.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Power is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
Power controls the action.
Ivanov trying to control the hands but Power won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Ivanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power throws a big counter combination but Ivanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Ivanov saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Power appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanov somewhat.
Ivanov slips a straight right by Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power stuffs the takedown.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Power up against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Power turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
Power is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanov has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Power.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Power turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Ivan Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power lands a damaging elbow.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Irish Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Power won't allow it.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivanov darts in trying to clinch
letting Power counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanov's head back.
Ivanov scores with a hook.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irish Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irish Power!
Irish Power really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SpeeDee BBQ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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