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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirkai Sakuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bullet For My Valentine - All These Things I Hate. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkai Sakuba!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power looks to land a combination but Sakuba avoids it well.
Power really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Sakuba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuba gets slowly back to his feet.
Power digs a good body shot into Sakuba's ribs.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuba is defended easily by Power.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuba fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirkai Sakuba.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Sakuba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakuba fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Sakuba.
Sakuba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Power to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakuba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Power makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sakuba shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Nice jab there from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Sakuba on that attempt.
Sakuba 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!
Power throws a series of punches but Sakuba moves out of range.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuba has a takedown stuffed.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuba gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. Sakuba manages to retain guard.
Power gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Sakuba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power throws a right and a left that Sakuba avoids nicely.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Sakuba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Sakuba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sakuba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Sakuba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakuba shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuba is defended easily by Power.
Power with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power scores with a nice strike.
Sakuba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakuba looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Sakuba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Power.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakuba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Power tries to bum rush Sakuba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakuba.
Sakuba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakuba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakuba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuba gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakuba is trying to control the action in half guard but Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuba is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuba is looking for a kimura but Power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuba to get the leverage.
Sakuba is working for a kimura but Power is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakuba is working for a submission of some sort.
Power trying to hold on to Sakuba's head to control him but Sakuba postures up.
Power has one foot on Sakuba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sakuba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sakuba is letting Power control him for a moment.
Power working the ground and pound.
Sakuba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Power off and has taken his back!
Sakuba looking to break Power's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Power remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sakuba will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Power looks to land a combination. Sakuba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looks to land a combination but Sakuba avoids it well.
Sakuba shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power gets a double leg takedown into Sakuba's guard.
Power wants to get up but he can't break Sakuba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakuba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuba, not yet.
Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice combination there by Power.
Sakuba closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Sakuba pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirkai Sakuba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power misses with a double jab
and Sakuba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuba stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Sakuba gets to his feet - Power follows without any prompting.
A right-left combo lands from Power.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Power tries to land a front kick but Sakuba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Sakuba on that attempt.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Power catches Sakuba right on the button with a cross.
Power throws a series of punches but Sakuba moves out of range.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Sakuba shoots in and bounces Power off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Sakuba from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power keeping full guard, as Sakuba tries to pass.
Power has control of Sakuba's left arm, preventing Sakuba from doing any damage.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakuba drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Sakuba off! Sakuba jumps back into Power's guard.
Power wants to stand up but Sakuba is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuba trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Max Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power controlling Sakuba's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power tries to bum rush Sakuba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakuba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Power throws Sakuba to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuba shoots and misses
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Sakuba.
Sakuba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirkai Sakuba.
Power cracks Sakuba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakuba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power throws a combination. Sakuba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sakuba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuba is defended easily by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick but Sakuba moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
Sakuba shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power thuds a left hand into Sakuba's body.
Mirkai Sakuba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Power.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Power.
Well Power 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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