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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Breathe. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Powers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powers defends it nicely.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hansen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powers counters with a stiff right hand.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense.
Powers tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hansen.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Powers.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powers.
Gunner Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Powers.
Hansen pulls Powers into guard.
Hansen is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Powers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hansen has Powers pulled in close to control his posture.
Powers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Powers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Powers wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
Powers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen trying to control the pace.
Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hansen pulls his head out easily.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen is taking a breather. Powers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Powers is looking to escape.
Hansen controlling the action here.
Hansen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunner Hansen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hansen counters with a single leg into guard. Powers didn't expect that.
Hansen won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Hansen advances position into side control!
Powers is letting Hansen control him for a moment.
Hansen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hansen tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Hansen trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a strike from the bottom.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face as Hansen controls the position.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Powers!
Powers working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powers tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powers won't be happy with that.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but Hansen drags him back down.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Hansen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hansen advances to full mount.
Hansen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hansen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands a nice shot to the head.
Gunner Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hansen content just to control the position here.
Hansen trying to control but Powers is having none of it.
Powers is desperately trying to improve his position but Hansen has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two 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.
Hansen content just to control the position here.
Hansen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powers for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunner Hansen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Hansen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hansen stops Powers from standing up.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen passes into half guard.
Powers is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hansen in particular looking to stall.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Hansen has control of the leg.
Hansen controlling the action here.
Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunner Hansen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen counters with a single leg into guard. Powers didn't expect that.
Gunner Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Powers.
Hansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hansen stands and throws Powers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Hansen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Powers tests Hansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powers takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Powers!
Hansen raining down shots from the mount!
Hansen content just to control the position here.
Hansen landing punches.
Hansen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers is desperately trying to improve his position but Hansen has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Hansen.
Hansen prevents Powers from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen controlling the pace for now.
Hansen tries to control but Powers wriggling away.
Hansen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen content just to control the position here.
Hansen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Powers is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Powers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Hansen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hansen stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Hansen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gunner Hansen just wasn't active enough.
Powers fails with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Powers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard.
Hansen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hansen blocks the strikes from Powers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hansen controlling his opponent.
Powers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Powers is not content to let Hansen control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Hansen there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Hansen!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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