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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Kroepoek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroepoek comes to the ring accompanied by Escape from the Hostile. Powell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thndrkss 65. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Kroepoek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Powell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell shoots for a takedown but Kroepoek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kroepoek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
Kroepoek tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kroepoek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroepoek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroepoek throws a head kick that Powell semi-blocks.
It looks like Robert Powell has been cut.
Kroepoek throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Kroepoek leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marco Kroepoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Powell.
Powell fails with the takedown
letting Kroepoek counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robert Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kroepoek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kroepoek misses with a head kick.
Powell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powell showed some decent athleticism there.
Kroepoek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kroepoek tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Powell trying to pass the guard but Kroepoek defending well.
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.
Powell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Powell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell with the ground and pound but Kroepoek uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kroepoek has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kroepoek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroepoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powell stands up over Kroepoek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroepoek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroepoek is breathing heavily.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroepoek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Kroepoek blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kroepoek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell works over Kroepoek with some ground and pound from guard.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kroepoek wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell passes Kroepoek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Powell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroepoek is looking to improve his position.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kroepoek's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kroepoek defending well though.
Powell is working for a kimura but Kroepoek is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Powell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Powell avoids the head kick by Kroepoek.
Powell shoots in and drives through. Kroepoek sprawls well.
Kroepoek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell shoots for a takedown but Kroepoek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kroepoek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Kroepoek tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kroepoek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marco Kroepoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Powell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell shoots in but no luck this time.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kroepoek as he avoids it easily.
Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Powell postures up in Kroepoek's guard and throws a big left but Kroepoek blocks it.
Kroepoek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell is working Kroepoek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kroepoek has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroepoek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Kroepoek keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Kroepoek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroepoek keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroepoek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroepoek keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell is in close to Kroepoek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroepoek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell postures up in Kroepoek's guard and throws a big left but Kroepoek blocks it.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kroepoek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Powell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Powell shoots in for a takedown but Kroepoek shows good takedown defense.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Kroepoek stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Marco Kroepoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Powell.
Kroepoek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kroepoek tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroepoek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the ropes.
Kroepoek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kroepoek tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kroepoek is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kroepoek's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kroepoek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kroepoek's head.
Powell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kroepoek sees it coming and defends easily.
Powell drops an elbow to the side of Kroepoek's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroepoek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell lands with a punch from half guard.
Kroepoek has hold of Powell's hands but Powell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Powell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots but Kroepoek is blocking nicely.
Robert Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell working over Kroepoek with some ground and pound. Kroepoek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marco Kroepoek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Powell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Powell there.
Powell is trying to work for a kimura but Kroepoek is defending well.
Powell drops an elbow to the side of Kroepoek's head.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell lands strikes from half guard.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell is looking for a kimura but Kroepoek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powell to get the leverage.
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kroepoek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powell on the ground.
Powell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Robert Powell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Powell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Robert Powell!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Robert Powell!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Robert Powell!
Robert Powell wins by unanimous decision!
Robert Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
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