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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samurai tune kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Philip Power is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 cm
27
207 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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185 cm
31
210 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philip Power! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Cow! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Power avoids a kick to the body.
Cow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cow throws an off balance right hand
and Power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Super Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cow throws a head kick that misses and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Cow 's knee. Nice uppercut there from Cow. Power tries to clinch but Cow moves out of range. Cow misses with a leg kick. Power looks to clinch and Cow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react. Power moves out of range as Cow strikes. Cow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away. Cow fails with the takedown. Cow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cow won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cow is trying to get back to half guard. Power grinds an elbow into Cow's temple. Power throws an elbow but Cow slips to the side and avoids it well. 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. Cow is looking to regain half guard here but Power keeps moving and retains side control. Power goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Power's guard! Nice work there by Cow! Cow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Power working for a triangle but Cow defends it easily.
Cow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cow trying to control but Power is working from the bottom. Cow sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cow trying to control but Power is working from the bottom. Cow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. This has been an exciting period of action! Cow tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Super Cow wasn't active enough on the ground. An inside leg kick from Cow misses. Cow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cow throws a combination that misses and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cow won't be happy with that. Power working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Power tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Power has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Power in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cow is trying to improve his position. Cow manages to get back to half guard. Cow trying to control but Power postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Power is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ground and pound from Power. Cow is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Cow is pressing down on Power's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Power postures up and lands a big shot to Cow's brow. Power postures up in Cow's guard and throws a big left but Cow blocks it. Power with a flurry of punches that miss. Power throws and elbow that misses. Cow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power's guard. Nice move by Cow!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Power is trying to keep Cow in close.
Cow won't allow Power to sweep him here. Cow trying to control but Power is working from the bottom. Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cow stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Power keeping moving, preventing Cow from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Power dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cow dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cow connects with a single shot there. Power moves into the clinch. Power misses with a hook from the clinch. Cow gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Power wants a takedown.
Power goes for a takedown attempt but Cow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Power. That's going to take a lot out of him. Power tries to land a front kick but Cow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Power throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Super Cow seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cow misses with a wild body shot. Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Power fails in his attempt to clinch. Cow misses the shot to the body. Cow missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Super Cow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
Cow shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cow scoring well with a low kick there.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Cow, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Cow against the ropes but Cow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cow goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cow looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a nice double leg into guard. Cow trying to keep a closed guard but Power is proving a slippery customer.
Power is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power. Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Power lands a couple of elbows. Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Power lands a couple of digs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philip Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cow wants to sweep but no luck. Power throwing strikes from guard but Cow blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Cow. Power is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Power lands a couple of digs. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cow can't keep his opponent in guard - Power advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Power working the head and body with strikes. Power works his way into full mount! Power swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cow is now in Power's guard. A big mistake from Power there, giving up the dominant position! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Cow will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cow lands a front kick. Cow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cow throws a leg kick but Power moved away. Cow misses with a low kick as Power jumps back. Power throws a low kick but Cow moves out of range easily. Cow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cow cracks Power with a good jab. Cow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it. Cow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cow tries a head kick but it misses.
Cow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power. Cow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cow misses with a body kick. Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cow throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily. No luck for Power with that takedown attempt. Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cow. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cow. Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Power wants to clinch. Some wild striking there from Cow.
Cow swats away the attempt to clinch by Power. Cow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Cow. Cow dives in and scores a takedown into Power's guard. Power has his foot on Cow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cow works his way back into a safe position though. This has been an exciting period of action! Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Power keeping full guard, as Cow tries to pass. Power is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cow defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cow trying to control but Power is working from the bottom. 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. Cow wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving. Power working for a triangle but Cow defends it easily.
Cow trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Super Cow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Power drives through and clinches with Cow against the ropes.
Power drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cow connects with a looping right hand.
Cow lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cow throws a solid leg kick but Power takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cow. Cow delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Super Cow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Super Cow! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Super Cow! Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Super Cow!
Super Cow wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
95% |
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