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HFC 11 Faber vs. Powell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chinua Achebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunk Mcplankpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinua Achebe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hunk Mcplankpunch's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chinua Achebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hunk Mcplankpunch!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcplankpunch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Achebe.
It looks like Chinua Achebe has been cut.
Mcplankpunch fakes the leg kick and cracks Achebe in the body.
Achebe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Achebe avoids the head kick by Mcplankpunch.
Achebe is looking for a counter combo.
Mcplankpunch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Achebe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcplankpunch throws a nice looking combination but Achebe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcplankpunch lands with a kick to the temple. Achebe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mcplankpunch gets tackled into the ropes by Achebe. Achebe maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcplankpunch as Achebe tries to tie him up.
Achebe avoiding damage as Mcplankpunch throws knees to the body.
Achebe'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.
Mcplankpunch lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcplankpunch lands with a left to the head.
Mcplankpunch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Achebe blocks it with crossed arms.
Achebe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcplankpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Achebe's face.
Achebe is trying to break the clinch but Mcplankpunch is controlling him.
Achebe misses with a body punch.
Achebe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mcplankpunch's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcplankpunch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcplankpunch misses with a knee to the head.
Mcplankpunch looks winded!
Achebe pulls guard effortlessly.
Achebe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mcplankpunch rolls with it to try and escape but Achebe cranks on the arm and Mcplankpunch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chinua Achebe!
An out of breath Chinua Achebe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chael Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomy Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chael Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomy Fang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang works over Martins's head and body with a nice combination.
Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martins.
Fang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang misses with a double jab.
Fang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fang duly obliges.
Martins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fang.
Good exchange - Fang coming out on top.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins rushes Fang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Martins has Fang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martins wants to take the fight to the mat but Fang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fang is trying to stand.
Martins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fang wants to improve his position but Martins is controlling well.
Martins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fang gets back to full guard.
Fang wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Martins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martins cracks Fang with a solid left hand.
Martins with a nice head shot there.
Martins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fang is keeping the position for now.
Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fang wants to stand up but Martins is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang is thwarting Martins's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martins.
Martins is controlling Fang's trapped leg to prevent Fang from advancing to side control.
Fang tries to stand and escape but Martins is controlling the position.
Martins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking to escape.
Fang is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martins tries to get out of the position.
Martins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fang pushes past his half guard into mount!
Martins is breathing heavily.
Fang get's back to his feet.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Fang.
Fang misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Fang misses.
Fang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martins looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins wants a takedown.
We've been informed that Fang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fang working hard to break the clinch.
Fang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the ropes.
Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fang throws a combination. Martins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fang.
Fang throws a body punch but Martins moves out of range.
Fang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Martins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fang just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Fang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fang tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins tries to counter with a takedown but Fang is quick to defend against it.
Tomy Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Martins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fang trying to control but Martins postures up.
Fang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martins throws an elbow that misses. Fang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martins's guard. Nice move by Fang!
Fang wants to stand but Martins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fang. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martins.
Martins throwing a counter right hand but Fang manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Fang.
Fang misses with a double jab
and Martins counters by moving into the clinch.
Martins wants a takedown but no success here.
Martins is trying to drag Fang to the mat but Fang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fang is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins has Fang pressed against the ropes, preventing Fang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the ropes.
Fang gets underhooks to prevent Martins's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fang tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the ropes.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fang's efforts to push away.
Martins is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the ropes.
Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fang tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the ropes.
Martins tries for a takedown but Fang manages to get underhooks.
Martins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fang can't break the clinch.
Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Martins is trying to drag Fang to the mat but Fang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fang successfully pulls guard.
Fang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fang is pushing down on Martins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martins is fighting to maintain full guard but Fang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fang decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Fang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fang misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fang on his heels. He'll look to pass Fang's guard now, I'm sure.
Fang is trying to control the position but Martins postures up.
Fang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard.
Martins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fang stacks Martins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fang!
Tomy Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is trying to improve his position.
Fang stands up.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Martins is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fang kicks off Martins and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fang. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fang lands a two punch combo.
Fang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martins rather than just go for the knockout.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Martins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Chael Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Fang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins dodges the punch combination from Fang.
Martins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fang sprawls and moves away.
Tomy Fang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomy Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Fang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martins takes one to the chin there.
Martins tries for a takedown but Fang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Martins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fang swinging wildly here.
Martins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fang scores with a nice head shot.
Martins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fang.
Martins moves out of range of the leg kick from Fang.
Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martins.
Fang scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fang.
Fang scores with a one two! Martins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fang tries to clinch but Martins is having none of it.
Martins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fang scores with a nice strike.
Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martins momentarily.
Chael Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomy Fang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fang 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Fang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Rosa has chosen DO SOME SHIT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry lands a body shot.
Dela Rosa looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely.
Perry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perry misses with a body shot.
Dela Rosa throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Dela Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perry cracks Dela Rosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perry stuns Dela Rosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry is looking for a counter combo.
Perry scores with a punch to the head.
Dela Rosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perry is looking to wear down Dela Rosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dela Rosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry jabs at Dela Rosa's body.
Dela Rosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dela Rosa looks winded!
Dela Rosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry scores with a hook to the body. Dela Rosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Perry lands.
Dela Rosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Dela Rosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dela Rosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry cracks Dela Rosa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Perry has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dela Rosa to stand back up!
Dela Rosa is rocked!
Perry lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dela Rosa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Perry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Perry!
Our winner, Mike Perry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ronald Dela Rosa spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK YOU ALL'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thickski Brickhackski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thickski Brickhackski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttenum gets tackled into the ropes by Brickhackski. Brickhackski maintains the clinch.
Brickhackski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruttenum's efforts to push away.
Brickhackski drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruttenum wants to stand and escape but instead Brickhackski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brickhackski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruttenum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruttenum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruttenum!
Brickhackski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruttenum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttenum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brickhackski controls his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brickhackski gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttenum tries to stand but Brickhackski is controlling from the bottom.
Ruttenum is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brickhackski has control of Ruttenum's left arm, preventing Ruttenum from doing any damage.
Ruttenum wants to stand but Brickhackski is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruttenum wants to stand and escape but instead Brickhackski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brickhackski wants to control from the top but Ruttenum keeps moving.
Ruttenum wants to stand up but Brickhackski is controlling him.
Brickhackski drops back looking for a leg! Ruttenum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruttenum manages to kick Brickhackski off! Brickhackski jumps back into Ruttenum's guard.
Brickhackski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brickhackski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brickhackski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruttenum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruttenum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruttenum!
Brickhackski is trying to control Ruttenum's posture but Ruttenum avoids it.
Ruttenum decides to stand back up. Ruttenum steps back and let's Brickhackski get back to his feet.
We've been told by Brickhackski's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cody Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brickhackski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruttenum drops Brickhackski with a beautiful combination! Brickhackski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruttenum is looking for the KO!
It looks like Thickski Brickhackski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brickhackski blocks a head kick by Ruttenum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ruttenum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruttenum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brickhackski.
Ruttenum misses with a few strikes there.
Ruttenum throws a leg kick but Brickhackski checks it.
Ruttenum misses with a body shot.
Brickhackski tries to clinch but Ruttenum is having none of it.
Ruttenum lands a left and a right that send Brickhackski crashing to the mat, dazed. Ruttenum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brickhackski is rocked!
Brickhackski is looking to clinch but Ruttenum is avoiding it.
Oh Brickhackski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruttenum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttenum throws a sloppy head kick and Brickhackski moves out of range easily.
Brickhackski attempts a counter takedown but Ruttenum avoids it well and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brickhackski checks a leg kick.
Ruttenum tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Ruttenum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttenum keeps the fight on the outside.
Brickhackski drops his hands for a split second and Ruttenum immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Brickhackski face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ruttenum follows up with a right hand that knocks Brickhackski into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Ruttenum!
Cody Ruttenum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vin Wachowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Radford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Radford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vin Wachowski's chin.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vin Wachowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Radford!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wachowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Radford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wachowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Radford was covering up waiting for the punch and Wachowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wachowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wachowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wachowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wachowski 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.
Wachowski drops back looking for a leg! Radford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radford manages to kick Wachowski off! Wachowski jumps back into Radford's guard.
Wachowski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wachowski seems to have locked his on tight now - Radford screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wachowski, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vin Wachowski!
Vin Wachowski 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farnad Behpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behpour has chosen Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farnad Behpour!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Behpour throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the ropes.
Behpour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Behpour lands a big head kick that sends Angle to the canvas! Behpour follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farnad Behpour!
Farnad Behpour took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inspector Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Cacuzza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Cacuzza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Inspector Andre's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Inspector Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Cacuzza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cacuzza is looking to clinch.
Andre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cacuzza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andre working a defensive guard here.
Cacuzza trying to control but Andre is working from the bottom.
Cacuzza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cacuzza tries to free his leg and advance position but Andre is retaining full guard.
Cacuzza looks winded!
Andre looking for a guillotine here but Cacuzza defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andre working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cacuzza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cacuzza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cacuzza postures up.
Cacuzza trying to control the position from guard on top but Andre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre trying to keep a closed guard but Cacuzza is proving a slippery customer.
Cacuzza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cacuzza is posturing up here but Andre has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cacuzza tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cacuzza has to tap! Slick submission there by Andre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inspector Andre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cub Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cub Lamas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson throws a body punch but Lamas moves out of range.
Lamas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson walks into a straight right hand from Lamas.
Lamas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jameson tests Lamas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jameson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamas.
Jameson dodges the punch combination from Lamas.
Lamas avoids the head kick by Jameson.
Jameson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamas.
Jameson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lamas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jameson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson keeps Lamas at a distance using the push kick.
Jameson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamas blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lamas. That did some damage!
Lamas cracks Jameson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jameson looks to throw the jab but Lamas is out of range.
Jameson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Lamas does it's job there.
It looks like Lawrence Jameson has been cut.
Lamas scores with a sloppy right hand. Jameson should have avoided that one.
Lamas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson staying out of range there.
Jameson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lamas counter with a right hand.
Lamas lands a jab to Jameson's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamas sends Jameson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lamas is motioning to the referee to let Jameson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jameson is rocked!
Jameson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lamas doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jameson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jameson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cub Lamas!
Cub Lamas retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Cub Lamas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinn has chosen March of Cambreadth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Conlon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bernard McGinn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGinn, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGinn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conlon to the mat! Conlon manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGinn trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
Conlon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Conlon is tightening it up a little... McGinn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGinn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGinn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Conlon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon is the new lightweight champion!
Brendan Conlon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renan Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Faber had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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24
138 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Great elbows
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renan Faber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Powell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faber scores with a sloppy right hand. Powell should have avoided that one.
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faber counters with a nice body shot.
Powell closes the distance but Faber moves to the side
letting Faber counter with a right hand.
Powell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Faber 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.
Faber fails to land with a series of punches.
Faber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
Powell wants to clinch
and Faber counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faber.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faber misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
A little feinted left hand from Faber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faber throws a body shot but no joy.
Faber missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber misses with a double jab
and Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell lands a nice elbow.
Powell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Renan Faber has been cut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Faber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell has Faber pressed against the ropes, preventing Faber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faber is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Faber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faber's efforts to push away.
Faber wants to break free but Powell has control.
Faber wants to get back to striking at distance but Powell won't allow it.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faber wants to break free but Powell has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Powell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Faber can't break the clinch.
Powell lands an elbow just above Faber 's eye.
Powell blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Powell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Faber misses with some punches.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Faber is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Faber as the two fighters clinch.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powell keeps control of Faber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Faber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell lands a nice elbow.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faber's brow.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faber's brow.
Faber working hard to break the clinch.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Faber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Powell wants to clinch up but Faber keeps it at a distance.
Faber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Powell is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Faber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Faber misses its intended target.
Faber looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Faber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell looks to clinch
letting Faber counter with a right hand.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell slips a jab from Faber.
Faber sets himself, and Powell steps forward looking for the clinch! Faber avoids it this time.
Powell tries to clinch up
and Faber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faber throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
Scott Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Faber pushes him off.
Powell tries to clinch
and Faber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Scott Powell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faber.
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Faber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell wants to counter with a clinch but Faber pushes him away.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Faber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Renan Faber is winning the standup battle so far.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Faber looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Faber keeps the fight on the outside.
Faber throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Faber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Powell.
Powell tries to clinch but Faber moves away
enabling Faber to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell wants to clinch.
Faber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Faber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Powell.
Powell tries to clinch but Faber moves out of range.
Faber misses the shot to the body.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Faber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faber throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell tries to clinch up but Faber circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Faber lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Faber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renan Faber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Faber jabs at Powell's body.
Powell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Faber.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faber's brow.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Faber blocks an elbow strike.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped Faber in his tracks for a moment.
Faber is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faber avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Powell.
Faber blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Faber is rocked!
Faber wants to get back to striking at distance but Powell won't allow it.
Oh Faber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Faber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell lands an elbow just above Faber 's eye.
Faber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the ropes.
Faber scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Faber shrugs off.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Faber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber is trying to break free.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Faber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faber avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the ropes.
Faber has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped Faber in his tracks for a moment.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Powell lands a nice elbow.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Faber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Faber is trying to break the clinch but Powell has him pressed against the ropes.
Faber blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Faber blocks an elbow strike.
Faber has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
Powell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Powell.
Still in the clinch, Faber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Faber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Faber shrugs off.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Faber working hard to break the clinch.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faber's brow.
Scott Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faber dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Faber is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
Faber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faber has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Powell lands a nice elbow.
Faber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Powell keeps control of Faber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell has Faber pressed against the ropes, preventing Faber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
Faber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
Faber blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Faber blocks the elbow strike.
Faber is trying to break free.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped Faber in his tracks for a moment.
Faber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the ropes.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped Faber in his tracks for a moment.
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Faber! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Powell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Powell!
Scott Powell is the new bantamweight champion!
Scott Powell very nearly forgot to thank Versus amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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