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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen X gonna give it to ya - DMX as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
21 - 23 - 1 |
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212 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Textmark finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Textmark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Textmark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Textmark misses with an uppercut
so Power counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power gets to his feet - Textmark follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Power tries to sprawl but Textmark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Power is trying to stand up here but Textmark is controlling him well.
Textmark wants to pass the guard but Power is defending well.
Textmark prevents Power from standing back up.
Textmark stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Textmark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Power pushes Textmark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Textmark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Power is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.
Textmark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Power has managed to free his arm - good work.
Textmark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power is trying to stand up here but Textmark is controlling him well.
Textmark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Textmark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Power has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Textmark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Textmark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
Power is looking to escape.
Textmark thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Textmark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Textmark eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power actively working from the bottom here.
Power kicks Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Textmark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Textmark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Textmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Textmark as he avoids it easily.
Power gets a double leg takedown into Textmark's guard.
Textmark working a defensive guard here.
Textmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Textmark is trying to keep Power in close.
Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Textmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Textmark sprawls well. Textmark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Power rushes Textmark and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Textmark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Textmark's takedown attempt.
Textmark blocking some punches.
A short right from Power.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Textmark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Textmark tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power gets a clinch.
Textmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Power slowing the pace effectively.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Textmark is keeping busy.
Textmark can't get the takedown.
Textmark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Textmark's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Textmark tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Textmark drops back down to his feet.
Textmark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Power lands a left and a right that send Textmark crashing to the mat, dazed. Power thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Textmark.
Nice takedown defense from Textmark. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Textmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Textmark on his heels. He'll look to pass Textmark's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Textmark leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Textmark scores with a nice right hand.
Textmark shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Textmark shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Textmark avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Textmark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Textmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Textmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Textmark tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Textmark as Power shoots in.
Power tries to sprawl but Textmark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Textmark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power kicks Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Textmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Textmark throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Textmark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Textmark stuffs the takedown.
Textmark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power clinches up with Textmark and pushes him back against the cage.
Textmark blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Textmark tries to pull guard but Power forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power slips under a jab.
Textmark gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. Textmark manages to retain guard.
Power stands and steps away. Textmark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power throws a left and a right that both miss
and Textmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Textmark.
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 Justin Textmark.
I think Textmark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Thomas Power!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Thomas Power!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Thomas Power!
Thomas Power wins by unanimous decision!
Thomas Power took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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