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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dangerous. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loompa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loompa counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
An elbow from Loompa crashes against the mat.
Power is trying to control Loompa's posture but Loompa avoids it.
Loompa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loompa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loompa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Loompa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Power is trying to control Loompa's posture but Loompa avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Power's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loompa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Power struggling a bit here.
Loompa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Power down.
Power taking a bit of punishment here - Loompa scoring with strikes.
Loompa trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Loompa is staying tight to Power's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Loompa tries to score with some ground and pound. Power controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Loompa keeps moving and retains side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loompa working away.
Loompa throws a strike aimed at the side of Power's head but Power avoids it well.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power struggling a bit here.
Loompa misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Power wants to control but Loompa postures up.
Power is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loompa off and has taken his back!
Loompa is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying to control momentarily.
Power scores with punches from the back.
Loompa tries to escape but Power has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loompa breaks Power's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Power keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Loompa throwing strikes but missing.
Loompa is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Power is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loompa working some strikes from top position.
Loompa is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Loompa tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Power keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loompa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Loompa counters with a low kick, right behind Power 's knee.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Power avoids a kick to the body.
Power throws a low kick, looking for Loompa's leg but Loompa calmly moves out of range.
Danny Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loompa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Loompa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Power if he has to take too many more of those.
Loompa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oompa Loompa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loompa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loompa.
Power trying to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power tries to roll over but Loompa keeps him under control.
Loompa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
Loompa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power is looking to control Loompa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted?
Power is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Power has hold of Loompa's hands but Loompa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Power keeping control of the position.
Loompa lands with a punch from half guard.
Power is concentrating on defense, preventing Loompa from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loompa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loompa's back!
Loompa tries to roll but Power sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Power.
Loompa rolls, trying to escape but Power keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loompa trying to control the hands but Power breaks the grip.
Loompa is really stuck here.
Loompa breaks Power's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Power has his foot on Loompa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loompa works his way back into a safe position though.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Loompa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Loompa tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loompa keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa actively working from the bottom here.
Loompa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power wants to pass to mount but Loompa is defending the position.
Power wants to control but Loompa is keeping him busy.
Loompa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.
Loompa with the active half guard here but Power passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oompa Loompa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Loompa digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Power thuds his shin into the meat of Loompa's side.
Loompa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Power misses
and Loompa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Loompa trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Loompa preventing the sweep.
Loompa trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power is pulling down on Loompa's head to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oompa Loompa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Power bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
Power working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loompa tries to improve position but can't.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loompa regains half guard.
Power performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Power.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard but Power has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Power crashes against the mat.
Loompa is looking to reverse the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power wants to control but Loompa is keeping him busy.
Power slows the pace down.
Power trying to control the position but Loompa is working away.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is chipping away with strikes.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
Loompa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Power's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard.
Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loompa keeps working.
Loompa is looking to control Power's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loompa avoid being mounted?
Loompa is not content to let Power control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Power is trying to control the action in half guard but Loompa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danny Power has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Loompa tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Power throws a body kick that misses
and Loompa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Power's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Oompa Loompa just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Power throws a hook to the side of Loompa's head but Loompa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Power misses.
Loompa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Loompa goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.
Loompa is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power is trying to maintain a safe position but Loompa gets an underhook and turns Power into the cage.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power is trying to push Loompa away but Loompa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loompa.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Loompa.
Power blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loompa is keeping busy.
Power gets through Loompa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Power slams his shin into Loompa's torso.
Loompa tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loompa is out of range and Power settles back down.
Loompa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loompa defends it nicely.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Power misses
and Loompa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loompa takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loompa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loompa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loompa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loompa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loompa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loompa's hands.
Power with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loompa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loompa scores with a jab to the body.
Power throws a body punch but Loompa moves out of range.
Loompa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Loompa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
A big right from Power misses.
Power with a nice cross.
Loompa dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danny Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oompa Loompa.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loompa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loompa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loompa can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Loompa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Loompa has double underhooks.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Loompa.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loompa's elbow.
Loompa tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Loompa back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loompa as Power tries to tie him up.
Maybe Power would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Loompa misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Loompa working a defensive guard here.
Loompa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Power had his way with Oompa Loompa in that round.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Power tries a low kick but Loompa avoids it.
Danny Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power cracks Loompa with an open hand slap.
Loompa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loompa.
Loompa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loompa content to control rather than advance.
Power wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
Power trying to control here.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Loompa is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Power.
Loompa throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loompa tries a head kick but it misses.
Power is looking to chop away at Loompa's legs.
Power thows a leg kick but Loompa checks it
enabling Loompa to counter with a crisp jab.
Power connects with a right hand. Loompa shakes it off.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loompa's head.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Loompa throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Danny Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Loompa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power wants to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa in the domination position with Power hanging on.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
Loompa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Power tries to hold on but Loompa pushes him away.
Power gets back to half guard.
Power is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Power pulls Loompa in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Loompa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Power wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Loompa defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Loompa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Loompa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Loompa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Loompa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws the kick towards the body but Loompa avoids it.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loompa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Oompa Loompa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loompa connects with an inside leg kick.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Loompa lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Power.
I think Loompa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oompa Loompa!
Oompa Loompa is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Oompa Loompa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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