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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Gable! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Power shoots in but no luck this time. Power connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mark Gable has been cut. Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gable as he jumps to the side. Gable drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Power is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gable's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Power throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Power tries to get to full guard but Gable has control of the leg. Power flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Power manages to get to full guard.
Gable looks gassed! Power trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Power is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Power closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gable to the mat! Gable manages to get full guard. Power thows a big elbow that misses. Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard. Power drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gable dives on top into guard. Power is trying to control the position but Gable postures up. Gable slips nicely into half guard. Power moves into full guard.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though. Power manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard.
Power wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving. Power 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. Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable! Gable looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Power can't do much from the bottom here. Power regains half guard. Power trying to hold on to Gable's head to control him but Gable postures up.
Power is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Power regains full guard. Nicely done. Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gable chips away with some ground and pound. Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Power working a defensive guard here.
Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gable gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gable gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Power keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Power is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
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. Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Power looking to control.
Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Power is controlling Gable's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Gable's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gable wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
Gable scores with a few weak punches. Power not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gable tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg. Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gable doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power. Power wants to pass the guard but Gable is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gable striking from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Power shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Power was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Gable wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Power.
Gable holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Power tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Power tries to control but Gable wriggling away. Power with shots to the head and body - Gable looks very uncomfortable down there. Power lands with some strikes. Power with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Power swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gable is now in Power's guard. A big mistake from Power there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power trying to control the position.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Power looking to control.
Power working for a triangle but Gable defends it easily.
Max Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Power has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gable should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Power has tightened it up now! Gable should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Power!
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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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