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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Power has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Power.
Power's coach down at Training Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Power's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Power connects with a nice short shot to Dawkins's temple.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Dawkins is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
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!
Dawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power pulls his head out easily.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Power frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Power looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Power lands a big elbow.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position but Power isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to pass to full mount but Dawkins defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position.
Power sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawkins is trying to control but can't.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Power working the head and body with strikes.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power thows a huge punch but Dawkins dodges it nicely.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawkins defending well though.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Power trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Power lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power wants to take a breather but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Power tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Power 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.
Power looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power wants to advance to full mount but Dawkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawkins's sensitive parts.
Dawkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power looking to control but Dawkins passes into half guard.
Power is looking to get back to full guard here but Dawkins has managed to pass to side control instead.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power gets back to half guard.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Power gets back to full guard.
Power being controlled here, momentarily.
Power trying to control the position.
Dawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Power struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dawkins.
Dawkins landing a few strikes.
Dawkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Power sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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Let's hope that Power has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Power sneaks back into half guard.
Dawkins prevents Power from improving his position.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
Dawkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Dawkins eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power is looking for a sweep. Dawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Power gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Power trying to control but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Power with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawkins prevents Power from improving his position.
Dawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power trying to control here.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Power has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Power wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danny Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawkins prevents Power from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power gets full guard.
Power controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dawkins's guard. Nice move by Power!
Power trying to move into half guard but instead Dawkins has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Power manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Power takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Power lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Power seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Power slows the pace down in half guard.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard but Power has passed into side control.
Power wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy.
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!
Dawkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Power connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richard Dawkins did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power lands a jab to Dawkins's midsection.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawkins.
Dawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Dawkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Dawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawkins scoring with punches and elbows.
Dawkins misses with the ground and pound.
Power is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Dawkins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to move to mount but Power blocks the move with his legs.
Power is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power gets back to half guard.
Dawkins working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Power works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dawkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Power looking to control.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Power is defending well.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Power is doing well to control the position and prevent Dawkins from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins working some strikes from top position.
Power looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins had his way with Danny Power in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Power cracks Dawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power misses with a body kick.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Power tenderised Dawkins's leg. Dawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power misses with a hook
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawkins's guard.
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins looking for subs off his back but Power has passed one foot through into half guard.
Power trying to control from half guard but Dawkins is working away.
Power content to control rather than advance.
Dawkins wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
Danny Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Dawkins looking for a kimura from the bottom but Power passes into side control!
Dawkins is trying to improve his position.
Power working the ground and pound.
Dawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dawkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Power trying to mount his opponent but Dawkins defends it.
Power is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power pulls his head out easily.
Dawkins is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power 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.
Dawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power wants to free his trapped foot but Dawkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawkins is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawkins's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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pop
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