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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McGrimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrimshaw has chosen Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny McGrimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrimshaw shoots and misses
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
McGrimshaw with a poor takedown
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGrimshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kenny McGrimshaw has been cut.
McGrimshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGrimshaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny McGrimshaw.
Power has hold of one of McGrimshaw's legs. McGrimshaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Power gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power has gone for a leg lock! McGrimshaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Power's guard.
Power looking for a guillotine here but McGrimshaw defends easily.
Power pulls McGrimshaw in close to prevent any damage.
Power keeping moving, preventing McGrimshaw from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is looking for a triangle here but McGrimshaw uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Power is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Power's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGrimshaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Power is defending well.
McGrimshaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Power controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Power tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McGrimshaw easily slips into full mount!
McGrimshaw moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Power has worked his arm free - good work by Power!
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 trying to control but McGrimshaw flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGrimshaw has the hooks in. Power is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
McGrimshaw gets his hands free as Power looks to control.
Power is keeping busy.
McGrimshaw looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrimshaw patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McGrimshaw looks gassed!
McGrimshaw is trying to stick to Power's back but Power is turning into McGrimshaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGrimshaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Power.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrimshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrimshaw is retaining full guard.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrimshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrimshaw keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Power is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGrimshaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGrimshaw has escaped and now he's on top!
Power pulls McGrimshaw in to control the position.
Power is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Power might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Power keeping full guard, as McGrimshaw tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny McGrimshaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Power closes the distance and pushes McGrimshaw back into the cage.
Power gets control of McGrimshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Power will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Power keeping moving, preventing McGrimshaw from controlling successfully.
Power working a defensive guard but McGrimshaw passes into half guard.
McGrimshaw is working for a kimura but Power is defending it quite comfortably.
Power is positioning himself well to prevent McGrimshaw advancing to mount.
McGrimshaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Power is trying to maintain the position but McGrimshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGrimshaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGrimshaw is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
McGrimshaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McGrimshaw is breathing heavily.
McGrimshaw working Power over with strikes here.
Power wants to hold on but McGrimshaw pushes him away.
Power gets back to half guard.
McGrimshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Power knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrimshaw.
Power actively working from the bottom here.
Power tries to roll over but McGrimshaw keeps him under control.
Power trying to hold on to McGrimshaw's head to control him but McGrimshaw postures up.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to control McGrimshaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted?
Power looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGrimshaw wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
McGrimshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Power manages to get to full guard.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrimshaw is one step ahead there.
Power manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGrimshaw manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGrimshaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGrimshaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGrimshaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny McGrimshaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGrimshaw wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGrimshaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGrimshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power is trying to keep McGrimshaw in close.
Power keeping moving, preventing McGrimshaw from controlling successfully.
Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrimshaw is aware though and is defending well.
McGrimshaw stands and throws Power's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but McGrimshaw keeps moving and retains side control.
McGrimshaw scoring with punches from side control.
McGrimshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrimshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Power is looking for a sweep.
McGrimshaw tries to move into full mount but can't pass Power's legs.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Power manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Power looking for submissions off his back.
Power has his hands clasped together around McGrimshaw's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGrimshaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGrimshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.
Power slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGrimshaw is sitting in close to Power's body. Power has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGrimshaw is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGrimshaw is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Power.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Power!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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