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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes to the cage accompanied by Saved by the Bell. This should be a great matchup!
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192 lbs
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177 cm
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifflett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Powers moves away from the strike by Shifflett.
Shifflett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shifflett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Shifflett misses with a straight right.
Powers staying out of range there.
Powers scoring well with a low kick there.
Shifflett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shifflett throws out a loose jab but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shifflett throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shifflett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shifflett is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers controlling from the full mount.
Powers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Powers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shifflett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shifflett!
Shifflett thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shifflett throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers is trying to keep Shifflett in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Shifflett keeps moving.
Shifflett controlling Powers's posture.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifflett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett is controlling Powers's posture.
Powers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samual Powers.
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shifflett is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers trying to control the action but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Shifflett tries to bench press Powers off him but Powers keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powers trying to control the action but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powers trying to control the position but Shifflett is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shifflett with a poor takedown
and Powers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shifflett!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifflett tries to lock up and control but Powers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Powers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Powers prevents Shifflett from getting the reversal.
Powers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shifflett can't escape the position.
Powers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shifflett is holding on tight.
Powers looking to control but Shifflett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers controlling the pace for now.
Shifflett is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Powers avoids the attempt from Shifflett to control.
Shifflett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifflett is looking to escape.
Powers moves to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifflett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samual Powers.
Shifflett throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Shifflett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Powers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Powers.
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shifflett is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powers seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the pace.
Shifflett is looking to improve his position.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Shifflett is defending well.
Shifflett wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifflett is not content to let Powers control the position.
Shifflett is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shifflett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Powers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shifflett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
Shifflett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powers's guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Shifflett from controlling successfully.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Shifflett is proving a slippery customer.
Powers wants to sweep here but Shifflett controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Powers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Shifflett as Powers shoots in.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samual Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifflett shoots and misses
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Shifflett fights it but they end up in guard.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifflett is keeping the position for now.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifflett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifflett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifflett has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifflett wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifflett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shifflett is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michael Shifflett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shifflett gets caught flat footed, as Powers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Powers is pushing down on Shifflett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifflett is fighting to maintain full guard but Powers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Samual Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the pace.
Powers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shifflett for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samual Powers.
Shifflett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shifflett keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Shifflett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samual Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Shifflett is keeping the position.
Powers wants to control from the top but Shifflett keeps moving.
Michael Shifflett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shifflett wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifflett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shifflett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Powers has worked his arm free - good work by Powers!
Powers gets back to half guard.
Powers wants to control but Shifflett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samual Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samual Powers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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