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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 1008 p4p, 143 weight class) and Geordie Power (ranked 754 p4p, 111 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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219 lbs
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224 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Power tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Schaub is blocking nicely.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Power is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schaub closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Schaub pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Power.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Power thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schaub if he has to take too many more of those.
Schaub takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schaub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schaub's hands.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schaub.
Power lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schaub will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a series of punches but Schaub avoids them all with ease.
Schaub on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Schaub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Schaub ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Schaub with that takedown attempt.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power throws a series of punches but Schaub avoids them all with ease.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Schaub. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Schaub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schaub.
Power throws a fast counter high kick but Schaub manages to duck under it in time.
Power has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schaub is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schaub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schaub showed some decent athleticism there.
Power has one foot on Schaub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Schaub moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power lands a head kick. Schaub smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick there by Power.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Schaub shoots in.
A big left from Power misses.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Schaub.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Schaub ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Power releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range.
Power bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schaub's head backwards.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schaub will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schaub has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schaub and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Power.
Crunch! Power slams his shin into Schaub's torso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaub.
Schaub shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Schaub's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schaub misses with a takedown
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schaub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Schaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schaub has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power punishes Schaub's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Schaub's head back.
Schaub loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a head kick that Schaub semi-blocks.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaub closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schaub shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Power is trying to defend but Schaub finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Power is trying to stand back up but Schaub is controlling him
Schaub trying to pass the guard but Power defending well.
Power pushes Schaub off and gets back to his feet.
Power leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Power misses
and Schaub counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geordie Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schaub has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Power.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Schaub is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power thuds his right hand into Schaub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power lands an overhand right.
Schaub takes one on the button.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Power manages to circle out of the way.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryan Schaub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Schaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Schaub avoids the body shot from Power.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power lands a jab to Schaub's midsection.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schaub's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Schaub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaub somewhat.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range.
Schaub with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Schaub is looking to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch.
A jab from Power misses.
A good leg kick by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaub moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schaub.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Schaub takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power works over Schaub's head and body with a nice combination.
Schaub closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schaub looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schaub changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schaub instigates a clinch.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Power.
Power working aggressively here.
Power digs a right hand into Schaub's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaub's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Schaub avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Schaub is blocking nicely.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Power.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power digs a right hand underneath Schaub's ribcage. Schaub let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power lands a left hand.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Power.
Schaub gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub moves nicely into side control.
Schaub wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schaub is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaub stands up and beckons Power to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power lands a jab.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Schaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Schaub fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaub moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Schaub shoots in.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Schaub bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Power connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Power connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a hook to the side of Schaub's head but Schaub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schaub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schaub walks into a left hand.
Schaub moves into the clinch.
Geordie Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schaub blocks it with crossed arms.
Schaub misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Schaub.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power!
Geordie Power was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RATING
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