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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by The Block Is Hot. Rocket Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocket Power!
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, Howard Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stanfield looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanfield actively working from the bottom here.
Power is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Power wants to stand up but Stanfield has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stanfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.
It looks like Power is going to stand back up.
Stanfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanfield manages to get to full guard.
Power gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power feints a jab promting Stanfield to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stanfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Howard Stanfield has been cut.
Stanfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Stanfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stanfield looks gassed!
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!
Stanfield tries for a kimura but Power is defending well.
Stanfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power tries to escape but Stanfield is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield lands an elbow.
Power is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stanfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Power has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stanfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stanfield wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power is pushing Stanfield's head away, looking to escape. Stanfield manages to hold on to the position though.
Stanfield swings around for an armbar but Power sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stanfield's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanfield's guard.
Stanfield has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stanfield is proving hard to escape from.
Stanfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stanfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanfield's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Howard Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stanfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Power shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stanfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stanfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
Stanfield has a closed guard, preventing Power from standing up.
Stanfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanfield 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.
Power wanted to stand there but Stanfield had control of the position.
Stanfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
Power gets to his feet - Stanfield follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Power gets the takedown into side control.
Power decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stanfield to his feet.
Power moves into the clinch.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stanfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanfield throws an elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stanfield's guard. Nice move by Power!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Power shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stanfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stanfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted.
Power wants to stand but Stanfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stanfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to get up but he can't break Stanfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted.
Stanfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power is looking to stand up but Stanfield won't let him.
Stanfield working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
Stanfield has his feet on Power's thighs here. He's pushed Power off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Power screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Stanfield!
Howard Stanfield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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