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Event:
DUEL#105 Army vs Farrelly
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flanagan works Power's body with a nice hook.
Flanagan slips under a jab from Power.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flanagan.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
Flanagan lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Power throws a jab when Flanagan was well out of range.
Flanagan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flanagan misses with a looping left.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Flanagan.
A punch lands to the side of Flanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanagan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Flanagan catches Power with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flanagan scores with a jab.
Flanagan jabs at Power's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flanagan jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanagan misses the target.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Flanagan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanagan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Flanagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flanagan lands a body shot.
Flanagan lands a nice looking body shot.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flanagan sprawls and moves away.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Flanagan scores with a decent looking hook.
Flanagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Power looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Power counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Flanagan.
Power trying to control but Flanagan is working from the bottom.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Flanagan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Power counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Power.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flanagan keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan is looking to stand up but Power isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Power drops back looking for a leg! Flanagan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flanagan manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Flanagan's guard.
Flanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Flanagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flanagan trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Power wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Flanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage. #TD#
Power closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flanagan quickly recovers to half guard.
Flanagan keeping control of the position.
Flanagan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power. #SUB#
Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flanagan's head. #SUB#
Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flanagan defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power trying to pass the guard but Flanagan defending well.
Flanagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Power trying to control the action but Flanagan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Power seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flanagan is controlling Power's trapped leg to prevent Power from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flanagan missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Power.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flanagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Power somewhat.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flanagan.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power misses with a hook. Flanagan ducked under it nicely.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flanagan.#T2#
Power goes for a double leg but Flanagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flanagan continues to drive forward.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Flanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Power misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Power throws the left hand but Flanagan avoids the punch easily.
Flanagan cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Flanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Power feinted with a counter takedown.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flanagan lands a body shot.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flanagan.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan lands with a good body shot.
Power tries for a takedown but Flanagan circles away easily
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Flanagan misses #TD#
so Power counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Flanagan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Power is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Flanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Flanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanagan! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flanagan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Flanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Schulmann does it's job there.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schulmann cracks Power with a good jab.
Schulmann scores with a nice head shot.
Schulmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schulmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schulmann lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schulmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Schulmann.
Schulmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Schulmann does it's job there.#T1#
Schulmann dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Power is rocked!
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Schulmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oh Power is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Power is breathing heavily.
Schulmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Schulmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Power trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schulmann manages to pass to mount!
Power working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Schulmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schulmann looking to finish Power with some ground and pound. This is bad for Power!
Schulmann looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schulmann landing punches.
Schulmann looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Schulmann landing punches.
Schulmann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schulmann pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schulmann landing strikes from the mount and Power is in trouble!
Schulmann working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schulmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schulmann lands a big shot there that rocks Power but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Schulmann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power is bucking up trying to escape but Schulmann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schulmann controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Schulmann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schulmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schulmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schulmann controlling the pace for now.
Schulmann lands a big elbow.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Schulmann landing strikes from the mount and Power is in trouble!
Schulmann landing strikes from the mount.
Schulmann lands a big shot to the head and Power winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Power sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Power wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz working Power over with strikes.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
Power wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Power can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Power in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Power is looking to escape.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1#
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz with shots to the head and body - Power looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Power has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Power really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Power sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz 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.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz 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.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #T2#
Cruz wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Power throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Power is not content to let Cruz control the position.#SUB2#
Power looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz working Power over with strikes. #T3#
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Power is not content to let Cruz control the position.
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. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Cruz 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.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Power trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Power has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is nestled in close to Power, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Power taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Power throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.#TD#
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cruz stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz prevents Power from improving his position.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1##SUB#
Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Power tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Power to control.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Power is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Power's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cruz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Power is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Power and Cruz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Cruz trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Power on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Power gets back to half guard.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Power tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Power taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Power! #SUB#
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Power is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Power is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Power is rocked!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Power is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Power is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Power is breathing heavily.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cruz landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Cruz has hold of Power's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Power manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Power walks into a jab.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Power moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Power felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz landing a few strikes. #T1#
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz cracks Power with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Power sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Power is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Power taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz 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.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cruz tries to control but Power wriggling away.
Cruz working Power over with strikes here.
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!
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Power is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Power is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Power bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cruz keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Power with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz has Power pulled in close to control his posture.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
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Event:
DFC 66: Primal Rage
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Power misses the body punch
and Master counters with a one-two to the body.
Master tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Master lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Master's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power throws a hook but Master blocks it.
A big right from Power misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Master. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Master as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Master. Those never looked like landing.
Power swinging wildly here.
Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Power throws a jab when Master was well out of range.
Master is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses the jab.
Master looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power with the counter takedown but Master avoids it easily.#T2#
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Master moves away.
Master misses with the combination.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Master.
Power misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Master has managed to clinch.
Power is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power's coach down at Vegas Campania 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.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Power lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Power is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Master is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Power is trying to work for a kimura but Master is defending well.
#SUB2#
Power is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Master is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Power!
In defeat, Ulua Master stepped up to the mic, saying 'Straight bullshit, lucky ass boi.'.
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Event:
DFC 59: Picker Vs Fighter
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Power gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell misses with a body shot
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitchell thinking.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Power throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Power counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Power lands a nice forearm strike.
Power in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Power has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Power has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mitchell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Power yanks on the arm and Mitchell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Power.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Power!
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Event:
DFC 52: Picker Vs Goat 2
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Parata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parata.
Power slips under a jab from Parata.
Parata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parata sprawls and moves away.
Parata misses with a wild body shot.
Power drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parata sprawls and moves away.
Parata lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parata misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Parata avoids it well and moves away.
Parata throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Parata throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power tries to counter with a takedown but Parata is quick to defend against it.
Parata scores with a three punch combo!
Parata misses with a straight right.
Parata thows a leg kick but Power checks it #TD#
and Power counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parata!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power working away.#SUB#
Power goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Parata rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Power's guard! Nice work there by Parata! #T1##SUB#
Power is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Parata frees his head nicely. Oh but Power has switched to an armbar! Parata is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Max Power!
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Event:
DFC 45: Breaking Point
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Dawson works Power's body with a nice hook.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dawson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dawson throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Dawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.#T1#
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roger Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power taking a breather.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Dawson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
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!#CL#
Dawson darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.#CL#
Dawson pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Power is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawson gets an underhook and turns Power into the cage.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson stalling the fight.
#T3#
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson is working Power over against the cage.
Dawson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
Dawson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Power fails to pull guard.
Dawson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Power looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Dawson effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Dawson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dawson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dawson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dawson scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawson lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson is looking to wear down Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roger Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Power is breathing heavily.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Good body shot from Dawson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Power. #T1#
Dawson is working Power over against the cage.#BC#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
And Power tries to counter it with a takedown but Dawson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson lands with a nice body punch.
Dawson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson lands with a good body shot.
Dawson jabs at Power's body.
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Dawson digs a good hook to Power's body.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawson defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson scores with a jab.
Power's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Power scrambles back to his feet.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawson jabs at Power's body.#CL#
Dawson clinches with his opponent.
Dawson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power can't get the takedown.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawson stalling the fight.
Dawson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Dawson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawson lands a body shot. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Dawson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Dawson avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
A bit of stalling here from Dawson.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dawson digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Nice jab there from Dawson.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Power with the counter takedown but Dawson avoids it easily.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Dawson lands a left and a right that send Power crashing to the mat, dazed. Dawson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Power is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Power feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Power avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Power tries a low kick but Dawson avoids it.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Power feints the counter takedown.
Dawson jabs at Power's body.
Dawson dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
Dawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dawson connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.#CL#
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Dawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dawson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dawson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Dawson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Dawson.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power can't break the clinch.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dawson is working Power over against the cage.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roger Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Dawson!
A very excited looking Roger Dawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Power and Braxton Hernando. Braxton Hernando acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Power! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Braxton Hernando!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Power leaves Hernando with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernando misses with a takedown
and Power counters by clinching up.
Hernando stops a takedown attempt from Power.
Hernando drags the fight down to the ground.
Power wants to pass the guard but Hernando is keeping the position.
Power engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at The Cooker inform us that Hernando has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernando, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernando holds on and takes a little breather.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernando holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Power has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Power looking to pass the guard.
Hernando can't keep his opponent in guard - Power advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Power wants to work for an arm triangle but Hernando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernando gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernando working a defensive guard here.
Hernando is pulling down on Power's head to control his posture.
Hernando keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Hernando is trying to keep Power in close.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to sit in guard and control but Hernando gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Power (0) vs (2) Hernando
Power keeping moving, preventing Hernando from controlling successfully.
Power has his foot on Hernando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernando works his way back into a safe position though.
Power looking to control.
Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Power is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Power (2) vs (2) Hernando
Power looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando working a defensive guard here.
Power drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernando dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Power (2) vs (4) Hernando
Hernando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernando seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Hernando might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernando stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Power working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernando has passed into half guard!
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Hernando 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.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernando is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Power gets back to full guard.
Hernando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Power is looking for a triangle here but Hernando uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Power (2) vs (7) Hernando
Hernando in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Power is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braxton Hernando! |
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Power misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a two punch combo.
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele connects with a jab.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Power feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raylan Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Steele.
Steele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Power misses with a body punch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Steele with a nice cross.
Power misses with a looping left.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steele defends it well.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steele defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Power.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
#T3#
Steele moves out of range as Power strikes.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power slips a straight right by Steele.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Steele.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Power moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele with a nice cross.
Steele scores with a jab to the body.
Steele scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele scores with a decent looking hook.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Power misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Steele lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Steele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steele throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steele defends it well.
Steele blocks a jab.
Raylan Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Steele stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
A cross from Steele lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Steele scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice cross by Steele.
Steele stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steele defends it well.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Power might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Steele has got the better of the exchanges.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power blocks a jab.
Power changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Power takes one on the button.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele cracks Power with an open hand slap.#T2#
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raylan Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power misses with a looping right.
Steele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Good shot there by Steele.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steele pinned against the cage. Steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele lands a jab to the head.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Power drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steele defends it well.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power blocks a jab.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Steele dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Power is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Steele misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steele won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Power scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Power.#T1#
Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Power working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steele is not content to let Power control the position.
Power might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Power misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Power scores with a couple of short elbows.
Power tries to advance to mount but can't.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Power is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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Power working the ground and pound but Steele is defending the strikes.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Power tries for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
Power has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Power thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there.
Power misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steele can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Power working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Power misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Raylan Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steele can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Power swings around for an armbar but Steele sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Power's guard.#SUB2#
Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Max Power has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Power looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Power.
I think Steele 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Steele!
Raylan Steele thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Power counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murphy! #T1##SUB2#
Power tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Power tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Power has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy wants to control but Power postures up.#SUB2#
Power has hold of Murphy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Murphy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Power cranks the arm and Murphy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Murphy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Power!
The defeated Michael Murphy had this to say: 'I was not efficent with my energy'.
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Event:
DFC LV SOT 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Power half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Power advances nicely into full mount.
Power lands a big elbow.
Power lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Power has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Power.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Power!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Power 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.
McGinnis is adopting a defensive guard.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinnis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGinnis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGinnis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGinnis! #REVB#
Power struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGinnis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Power manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Power is trying to work for a kimura but McGinnis is defending well.
Power tries to pass to full mount but McGinnis defends it.
McGinnis is controlling Power's trapped leg to prevent Power from advancing to side control.
Power prevents McGinnis from improving his position.
Power trying to advance position but McGinnis counters by regaining guard.
Power wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Power pushes down on McGinnis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power trying to control the action but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
Power content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGinnis is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Power is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power stalling away here and it's allowed McGinnis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGinnis pulls Power in close to prevent any damage.
McGinnis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGinnis digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power fails with the takedown
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGinnis cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGinnis with a jab.
McGinnis connects with a nice looking jab.
McGinnis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Power is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGinnis cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis 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.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but McGinnis sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
McGinnis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Power sprawling to the canvas! Power rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGinnis finish him?!
#ROC2#
Power is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis pounces like a tiger and cracks Power with a vicious hook! Power is down but not out! McGinnis follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
A very excited looking Aaron McGinnis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 15
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lebowitz throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lebowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lebowitz scores with a nice strike.
Lebowitz lands with a cross.
Lebowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowitz.
Lebowitz swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Lebowitz. That snapped Power's head back.
Daniel Lebowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Power fails with the takedown.
Lebowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowitz.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lebowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power slips under a jab.
Lebowitz scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Lebowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lebowitz misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lebowitz won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowitz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Lebowitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowitz is squirming around, avoiding Power's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Power looking for a guillotine from mount but Lebowitz is having none of it.
Power throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Power trying to control but Lebowitz is having none of it.
Power punching from mount but Lebowitz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Power throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Power thowing shots but they're missing.
Lebowitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lebowitz tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Power goes for an armbar but Lebowitz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lebowitz. #SUB2#
Power looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lebowitz is defending well. Power quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lebowitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Power celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power!
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Event:
Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Reealopubo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reealopubo sprawls well. Reealopubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Power looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reealopubo!
Power throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reealopubo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power punching from mount but Reealopubo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reealopubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power looking to finish Reealopubo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reealopubo!#SUB#
Power is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reealopubo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Reealopubo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
Reealopubo is trying to stand up.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reealopubo blocking the ground and pound.
Power wants to control the pace but Reealopubo is squirming around nicely.
Power working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Power with good strikes from the mount here!
Power lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Power working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Reealopubo bucks and avoids them well.
Power raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Reealopubo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power looking to ground and pound but Reealopubo is blocking nicely.
Power tries to control but Reealopubo wriggling away.
Power controlling from mount. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Power there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying to control but Reealopubo is having none of it.
Reealopubo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power throws some wild stikes that Reealopubo manages to avoid easily.
Power looking to ground and pound but Reealopubo is blocking nicely. #T4#
Power throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reealopubo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Reealopubo bucks and avoids them well.
Power throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Power looking to finish with strikes here!
Power unloads with some shots from mount but Reealopubo bucks and avoids them well.
Power trying to control but Reealopubo is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Power there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reealopubo on the side of the head.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reealopubo 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.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo 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.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Reealopubo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Power.
Power throws a hook but Reealopubo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Reealopubo moves into the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power is trying to break free.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Power is working Reealopubo over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Power.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Reealopubo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Reealopubo avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reealopubo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo lands with a right to the head.
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
Reealopubo lands a left hand.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reealopubo can do to turn this around?
Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reealopubo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power is trying to push Reealopubo away but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power looking to stall.
#T4#
Reealopubo tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reealopubo's coach down at Hybrid Fighting Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reealopubo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Reealopubo gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. Reealopubo manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reealopubo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power wants to pass the guard but Reealopubo is keeping the position.
Power 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.
Power trying to control but Reealopubo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reealopubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Reealopubo tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
#CL2#
Reealopubo gets a clinch.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Power is looking to control Reealopubo's arms but Reealopubo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Power has his back to the cage.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Power misses with some punches.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power blocking some punches.
#T1#
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Reealopubo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands with a left to the head.
Reealopubo lands a left hand.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Reealopubo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Reealopubo wants to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power tries to counter with a takedown but Reealopubo is quick to defend against it.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to counter with a takedown but Reealopubo is quick to defend against it.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reealopubo is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Reealopubo misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Power takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reealopubo lands with a right to the head.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Reealopubo avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power blocking some punches.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reealopubo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reealopubo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reealopubo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Reealopubo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Sin City 7 Lobtov vs. Toole
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Branco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Branco with a jab.
Branco lands a jab.#CL#
Branco has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Branco prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
A short right from Branco on the inside. #BC#
Branco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco connects with a nice looking jab.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Branco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Branco is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Branco.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joaquim Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branco lands a jab to the nose.
Branco scores with a jab to the body.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
#CL#
Branco takes the fight into the clinch.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Power tries to pull guard but Branco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Branco is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Branco down to the mat. Branco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joaquim Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Branco misses.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Branco circles away.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Branco, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Branco against the cage but Branco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Power looks winded!
Power wants to clinch.
Branco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branco stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Branco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Nice shot lands for Branco.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Branco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Branco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Power slips under a jab.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Branco rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Branco lands a body punch. #TD#
Branco successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Power postures up.
Power trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power postures up.
Branco is pulling down on Power's head. It's preventing any offense from Power, at least for the moment.
Branco wants to sweep but no luck.
Power slips nicely into half guard.
Branco is looking to improve his position.
Power moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Branco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
Branco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Branco misses.
Power changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by Branco.
Branco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Branco lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Joaquim Branco is winning the standup battle so far.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Branco sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joaquim Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Branco connects with a single shot there.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power is breathing heavily.#CL#
Branco rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branco looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
Branco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Power up against the cage.
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Branco after a bit of a struggle.
Branco lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
A short right from Branco.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Branco lands a left hand.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Branco.
Branco has Power pressed against the cage.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Branco presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Power avoids a wild elbow strike from Branco.
Branco presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Branco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Branco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Branco avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Branco forces Power back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power has Branco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Branco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Branco.
#BC#
Branco breaks from the clinch.
Branco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Branco drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Branco lands a right hand.
Power prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Branco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Branco clinches with his opponent.
Power tries to pull guard but Branco holds him up against the cage and eventually Power drops back down to his feet.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Branco successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Power's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Power is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Branco is trying to keep Power in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
Power stands and throws Branco's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branco stops Power from passing to mount.
Branco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.
Branco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Branco is defending well.
Branco is looking to regain half guard here but Power keeps moving and retains side control.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Branco, who protects the arm well.
Power tries to score with some ground and pound. Branco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Branco is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it. #T3#
Branco tries to improve position but can't.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power controlling from side mount.
Power trying to control the position but Branco is working away.
Power throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
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.
A lull in the action here as Power stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Branco is defending well.
Power tries to advance to mount but Branco denies him.
Branco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branco 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Branco!
A victorious Joaquim Branco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Burke moves into the clinch.
Burke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Power looking to stall.
Power misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Power has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Burke showing good submission defense here.
Power keeps control of the position as Burke tries to break free.
#T1##SUB2#
Power is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burke is defending well though. Power let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke just trying to survive but Power is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Burke tries to roll but Power sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Burke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Power working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Burke is doing well to defend. Power seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Burke is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Power!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Asteroidbelt both land. Nice combination.
Mars Asteroidbelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Power shoots in and gets a takedown into Asteroidbelt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Power stays in close to Asteroidbelt's body and controls the position.
Power wants to get up but he can't break Asteroidbelt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Power is stalling in the full guard.
Power 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.
Asteroidbelt can't keep his opponent in guard - Power advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asteroidbelt looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asteroidbelt is trying to stand up here but Power is controlling him well.
Power lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Asteroidbelt is looking to get back to is feet but Power passes into side control.
Power advances to mount.
Power with the ground and pound from mount.
Power looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Asteroidbelt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Asteroidbelt looks winded!
Power takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asteroidbelt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asteroidbelt for as long as he can get away with.
Power continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Power stands up from mount. Strange move. #T2#
Asteroidbelt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asteroidbelt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asteroidbelt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Asteroidbelt.
Asteroidbelt blocks a head kick by Power.
#TD#
Power closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asteroidbelt quickly recovers to 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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power passes to full mount!
Power lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Asteroidbelt is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Power locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Asteroidbelt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power!
In defeat, Mars Asteroidbelt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mars will be hearing about this. '.
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