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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Masajada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masajada. Masajada obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Masajada.
Masajada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masajada tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masajada throws a body kick that misses.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masajada tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masajada.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masajada.
Masajada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers connects with a body shot.
Masajada tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Powers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masajada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masajada.
Nice cross by Masajada.
Masajada lands with a slapping head kick.
Masajada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Powers drops his hands momentarily and Masajada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masajada lands a jab-cross combination.
Powers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Masajada.
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masajada swinging wildly here.
Powers seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masajada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masajada cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Daniel Masajada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masajada throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masajada's waist but Masajada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
Masajada punishes Powers's body with a nice straight punch.
Powers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masajada.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Powers takes a swing at Masajada's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masajada. Powers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada scores with a kick to the body.
Masajada looks to land a body kick but Powers moved away.
Powers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masajada. That one must have hurt.
Masajada throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masajada!
Masajada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masajada thuds a left hand into Powers's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masajada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Masajada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Powers moves forwards but Masajada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masajada misses with a head kick.
Masajada thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masajada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masajada looks for the body kick but Powers saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Masajada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masajada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Masajada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Masajada.
Masajada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masajada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masajada is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Masajada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powers passes Masajada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masajada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Masajada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masajada is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masajada avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masajada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
Masajada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Masajada didn't expect that.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Masajada is keeping the position.
Masajada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Masajada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Masajada keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masajada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Austin Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Masajada.
That's four 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.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masajada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masajada fails to land with a series of punches.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
Powers throws a series of punches but Masajada avoids them all with ease.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Daniel Masajada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Masajada does no damage.
Masajada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powers slips a nice elbow through Masajada's hands, connecting with Masajada's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Powers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masajada looks to throw a body kick
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Masajada fights it but they end up in guard.
Powers cracks Masajada with a solid left hand.
Powers won't allow Masajada to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers 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.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masajada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Masajada is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masajada ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Masajada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masajada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masajada's guard.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Masajada has his hands on Powers's head, controlling the position.
Powers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masajada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masajada has escaped and now he's on top!
Masajada wants to get up but he can't break Powers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Powers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Powers is trying to keep Masajada in close.
Masajada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masajada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to keep Masajada in close.
Powers wants to sweep here but Masajada controlling him for the moment.
Masajada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masajada.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masajada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers moves out of range of the body kick.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Masajada counters with a nice body kick.
Powers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Masajada scores with a leg kick.
Masajada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masajada throws a sloppy head kick
and Powers counters with a head kick.
Masajada's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Masajada duly obliges.
Masajada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Powers misses with a leg kick
and Masajada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masajada is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Powers clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masajada misses with the combination.
Powers throws a leg kick that misses.
Masajada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masajada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masajada wants it to stay on the feet.
Masajada stuffs the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Masajada swinging wildly here.
Masajada goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada is looking to land body kicks.
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masajada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Powers working away.
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Masajada is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Masajada is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Masajada tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masajada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masajada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masajada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masajada moves out of range as Powers throws a body kick.
Masajada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masajada is trying to keep Powers in close.
Powers is fighting to break Masajada's control of his arms but Masajada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Masajada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Powers is desperately trying to improve his position but Masajada has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Austin Powers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Masajada swinging wildly here.
Masajada misses with a series of wild punches.
Powers blocks the body kick.
Masajada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masajada misses with a low kick.
Powers checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masajada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masajada is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Powers dives into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stands up and beckons Masajada to his feet.
Powers shoots in but Masajada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masajada cracks Powers with an open hand slap.
Masajada throws a push kick but Powers slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masajada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masajada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body.
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masajada misses with a jab to the body
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Masajada will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masajada throws a leg kick
and Powers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masajada really felt that one!
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Masajada tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masajada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masajada throws a leg kick but Powers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniel Masajada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Masajada.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers throws a head kick but Masajada moves out of range.
Austin Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada scores with a push kick.
Powers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masajada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powers counters with a low kick, right behind Masajada 's knee.
Masajada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
Powers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masajada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Powers moves out of range of the body kick from Masajada.
Masajada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masajada. That's going to slow Powers down.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Masajada
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers prevents Masajada from getting back to his feet.
Daniel Masajada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Masajada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Powers!
Austin Powers retains his welterweight title!
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