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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Powers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Powers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King looking to score a takedown here. Powers is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Powers's guard.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King stands and steps away. Powers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powers!
Powers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Powers.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Powers lands a slapping body shot.
King shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King fails with the takedown
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Powers cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Powers.
Powers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powers defends it nicely.
Powers feints a jab promting King to slip. Powers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Powers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Powers scores with a nice strike.
Powers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Powers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Powers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Powers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Powers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powers finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powers avoids it really well and circles away.
Powers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Powers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to move into range but Powers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Powers lands with an overhand left.
Powers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Powers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Powers.
Powers cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Powers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Powers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Max King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers connects with a looping right hand.
Powers connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Powers lands a jab to King's midsection.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Powers lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King takes one on the button.
Powers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Powers lands with a nice body punch.
Powers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Powers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Powers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Powers lands a jab to the nose.
King takes one on the button.
Powers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powers thuds a left hand into King's body.
Powers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for King on that attempt.
Powers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Powers.
A jab from Powers does it's job there.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powers scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Powers.
Powers cracks King with a good jab.
Powers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Powers lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Nice cross by Powers.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Powers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Powers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Powers.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powers finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Powers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Powers lands a jab to King's midsection.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Powers.
Good shot there by Powers.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Powers tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Powers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powers.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers's corner calls for a 1-2. Powers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King shoots and misses
and Powers counters with a nice uppercut.
Powers thuds a left hand into King's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Powers scores with a four punch combination!
Powers digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Powers lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Powers works King's body with a nice hook.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Powers.
King needs to keep his hands up - Powers had a free shot at his head there.
King needs to keep his hands up - Powers had a free shot at his head there.
Powers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Powers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Powers lands a jab to the head.
King fails to land the takedown.
Powers cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Powers catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powers lands a jab-cross combination.
Powers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Powers scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Powers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Powers.
Powers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Powers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Powers connects with a body shot.
Powers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Powers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Powers scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Powers both land. Nice combination.
Powers with a nice cross.
Powers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Powers.
Powers scores with a jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Powers leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powers lands a jab-cross combination.
Powers throws a good cross that connects.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powers throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Powers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Powers scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Powers cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 8:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 8:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David 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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