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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (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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143 lbs
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167 cm
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145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but Downs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Downs saw that one coming.
Downs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Downs wants to clinch.
Downs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Powers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Downs has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Downs is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powers, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Downs working the ground and pound but Powers is defending the strikes.
Downs tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
An elbow from Downs crashes against the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers clobbers Downs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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.
Downs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powers.
It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Powers tries a low kick but Downs avoids it.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Downs has a takedown stuffed.
Downs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Downs is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Downs wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Downs wants to pass the guard but Powers is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Downs sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Downs seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Downs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Downs is working for a kimura but Powers is defending it quite comfortably.
Downs trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powers misses with a low kick.
Powers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Downs.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers motions for Downs to come forward. Powers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powers throws a jab when Downs was well out of range.
Downs gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Powers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
That's time! Downs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Powers leaves Downs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Max Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers throws a head kick but Downs moves out of range.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.
Downs has a takedown stuffed.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downs wants to clinch.
Powers throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Powers as Downs shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.
Downs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Downs getting side control.
Downs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Downs is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Powers tries to kick Downs off but Downs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Downs is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Downs wants to pass to mount but Powers is defending the position.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers lunges at Downs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Downs's hand.
The fighters circling - Powers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Downs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Downs lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powers is not content to let Downs control the position.
Downs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Downs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Downs is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Powers is trying to get back to his feet.
Downs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Powers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Downs's guard! Nice work there by Powers!
Downs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Powers has his hands clasped together but Downs extends an breaks Powers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Downs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Downs!
Guy Downs retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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