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Event:
SyFi 18
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Callaghan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power swings for the body but Callaghan moves out of range.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callaghan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Callaghan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
#T1#
Power misses with a head kick.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Callaghan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.#CL#
Power has Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is trying to break free.#BC2#
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Callaghan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Callaghan's head.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
#T3#
Callaghan throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power slips a straight right by Callaghan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Callaghan, which made it look bad. #CL#
Power pushes Callaghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
#T4#
Power is trying to push Callaghan away but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Power has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Callaghan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Callaghan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
Power looks to land a combination but Callaghan avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callaghan swivels and escapes.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Power's head and hops out.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callaghan blocks a head kick by Power.
Power with a poor takedown
and Callaghan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Callaghan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Callaghan connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callaghan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaine Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Power moves in looking to clinch but Callaghan pushes him off.
Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power looks to clinch
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Callaghan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Power drives through with a takedown into guard.
Callaghan keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass. #ES2#
Callaghan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Power is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callaghan.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callaghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callaghan as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Callaghan. Those never looked like landing.
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Callaghan to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power wants to clinch.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Callaghan circles away.
#CL#
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Callaghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away.#T4##BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Power darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage.
Callaghan avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
#BC2#
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callaghan defends well and Power ends up having to push Callaghan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callaghan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Callaghan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Callaghan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Power avoids a kick to the body.
Callaghan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Callaghan circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan misses with the body kick
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Callaghan.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callaghan pinned against the cage. Callaghan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Callaghan.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Callaghan throws a body shot but no joy.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callaghan circles away.
A little jabbing left from Callaghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lands the left hand.
Power misses with the combination.
Power avoids the body shot from Callaghan.
#CL#
Power clinches up with Callaghan and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Power.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Power is trying to pull guard but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Callaghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Callaghan looks to throw a body kick
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Callaghan blocks the leg kick.
Callaghan misses with a few strikes there.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power tries to clinch there but Callaghan circles away.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callaghan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callaghan as he avoids it easily.
Callaghan misses with a hook.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan misses with a body kick.
Callaghan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaine Callaghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callaghan 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaine Callaghan!
A relieved looking Blaine Callaghan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dixon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Power drives through with a takedown into Dixon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Power stands up and waves to Dixon to follow him. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power happy to just control the position for now.
Dixon is pushing Power's head away, looking to escape. Power manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Power advances to mount.
Power wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power content just to control the position here.
Power trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Power controlling from mount. #T2#
Power wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
Power trying to control but Dixon is having none of it. #T3#
Dixon has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but Power has full control of the position and if anything, Dixon has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Power is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dixon is defending well though. Power let's go of the attempt for now.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dixon showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Power looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dixon is controlling Power 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick 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 moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Lowell Dixon has been cut.
Lowell Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Dixon gets caught flat footed, as Power shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Power manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Power decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Power drives through with a takedown into Dixon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Power controls from within his opponent's guard.
Power stops Dixon from standing up. #T2#
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Dixon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Dixon is rocked!
Power connects with a nice cross there... Dixon is looking wobbly and Power recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dixon to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Power jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Power!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Walton dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Walton's head and hops out.
A head kick by Power misses
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walton misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Power is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Walton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Power manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton is fighting to break Power's control of his arms but Power is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Power throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2#
Power has his feet on Walton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Walton shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Power wants to counter the offense by Walton and move into the clinch position.
Walton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power shoots in but Walton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walton swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Power forces Walton back against the cage and clinches.
Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walton to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD2#
Power manages to pull guard.
Power seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Walton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Power throws a right and a left that Walton avoids nicely.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Power is controlling Walton's posture.#T3#
Power has momentary wrist control but Walton slips an elbow through the middle.
Walton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walton throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Power has Walton pulled in close to control his posture.
Power wants to sweep here but Walton controlling him for the moment.
Walton postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it. #SUB2#
Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walton preventing the sweep.
Walton postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.
Power is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Power manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Power blocking some punches.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walton after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton takes a shot to the head.
Walton misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Walton tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
Power wants to break free but Walton has control.
#TD2#
Power pulls guard.
Power has control of Walton's left arm, preventing Walton from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU#
Walton gets to his feet. Power looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Power is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Power instigates a clinch. #T1#
Power will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walton up against the cage.
Power avoiding damage.
Power receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Power is trying to pull guard but Walton has him pressed against the cage.
Walton is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walton down to the mat. Walton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walton moves out of range of the strikes.
Walton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Power misses the shot to the body.
Walton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walton. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Power is working for takedown but Walton is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Power tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power'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.
Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walton managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
#TD2#
Power jumps guard.
Walton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walton's guard. #REVB#
Power is pushing down on Walton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walton is fighting to maintain full guard but Power has managed to sneak the leg through.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power throwing shots but Walton is blocking nicely. #T4#
Walton keeping control of the position.
Power passes to full mount! #SU2#
Power is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power tries for a takedown but Walton manages to get underhooks.
Walton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walton tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Walton drops back down to his feet.
Walton avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Walton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walton defends it nicely.#CL2#
Power has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Power.
Walton throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Walton misses with the head strike.
Walton wants a takedown.
Walton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Power.
Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keven Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Power.
Walton prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Power jumps into guard, dragging Walton to the mat.
Power looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Power had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walton defends it easily.#SU#
Walton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Power misses with a low kick as Walton jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nick Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power shoots for a takedown but Walton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Walton misses its target.#CL#
Walton has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Walton looking for a takedown.
Power is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walton to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Power!
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