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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janko Hrasko (ranked 7497 p4p, 6605 weight class) and Dominic Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janko Hrasko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janko Hrasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominic Powell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrasko closes the distance and clinches.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hrasko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dominic Powell has been cut.
Hrasko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Powell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hrasko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko throws a sloppy head kick
and Powell counters with a three punch combo that has Hrasko backing up. Hrasko nods at Powell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hrasko looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Janko Hrasko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrasko drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage.
Powell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrasko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hrasko after a bit of a struggle.
Powell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hrasko up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Janko Hrasko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Powell.
Powell looks winded!
Hrasko looks to land a combination. Powell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hrasko moves into the clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hrasko to keep the fight standing.
Powell avoids a wild elbow strike from Hrasko.
Hrasko scores with a knee to the head.
Hrasko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hrasko is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hrasko missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Hrasko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hrasko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Hrasko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
Hrasko throws a series of strikes that have Powell backpedaling.
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with Hrasko, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes Hrasko against the cage but Hrasko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hrasko.
Hrasko shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell walks into a jab.
Hrasko misses with the combination.
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hrasko swivels and escapes.
Hrasko scores with a one two! Powell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hrasko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko connects with the punch.
Powell tries for a takedown but Hrasko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hrasko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powell takes a step back to recover.
Hrasko clinches with his opponent.
Hrasko lands an elbow just above Powell 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrasko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko clinches with his opponent.
Hrasko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Hrasko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Powell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hrasko has managed to clinch.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hrasko prevents it.
Hrasko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Hrasko lands an elbow inside that Powell shrugs off.
Hrasko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hrasko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hrasko lands a damaging elbow.
Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janko Hrasko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hrasko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hrasko as he avoids it easily.
Hrasko rushes Powell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Hrasko is pushing Powell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Powell jumps guard but Hrasko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janko Hrasko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Powell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrasko lands a body shot.
Powell fails to pull guard.
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko lands with a nice body kick.
Powell slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrasko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hrasko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powell back to the cage. Hrasko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hrasko tries to clinch up.
Hrasko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hrasko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hrasko.
Hrasko gets caught napping as Powell dives in and scores a takedown. Hrasko manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hrasko is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrasko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell throws an elbow that misses. Hrasko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Hrasko!
Hrasko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrasko with a nice head shot there.
Hrasko stands up from Powell's guard - Hrasko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hrasko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hrasko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
Hrasko wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrasko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrasko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Hrasko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Powell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hrasko instigates a clinch.
Powell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hrasko is defending well for now.
Janko Hrasko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hrasko misses with an elbow strike.
Hrasko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hrasko slows down the pace here.
Powell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Hrasko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hrasko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hrasko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrasko throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
Powell throws a head kick that half lands.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powell counters with a series of strikes. Hrasko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hrasko misses with an uppercut.
Hrasko throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powell pinned against the cage. Powell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrasko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hrasko slips a straight right by Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Hrasko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hrasko.
Hrasko forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hrasko is defended easily by Powell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Hrasko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrasko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Powell.
Hrasko throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hrasko misses.
Powell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Hrasko.
Hrasko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Powell.
Janko Hrasko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Powell being controlled against the cage.
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrasko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell closes the distance and pushes Hrasko back into the cage.
Hrasko is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Dominic Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hrasko 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janko Hrasko!
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