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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scottie Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Cox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Scottie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Power.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Cox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Power.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
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!
A leg kick checked by Cox.
Cox blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Scottie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Cox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoids the body shot from Cox.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Cox checks it.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Cox, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Cox against the cage but Cox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cox's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power thows a body kick. Cox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cox is out of range and Power settles back down.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Cox cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power motions for Cox to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Power is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cox.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Nathaniel Cox has been cut.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Cox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Power is trying to control Cox's posture but Cox avoids it.
Power tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox controlling from side mount.
Cox tries to move to mount but Power blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power regains half guard.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Cox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cox's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power looking for the RNC.
Power missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cox checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cox.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power throws a wild body kick that Cox sees coming a mile off.
Power fails with the takedown.
Cox checks a leg kick nicely.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cox's head.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Cox off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cox checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
Power moves out of range as Cox strikes.
Cox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Cox avoids a kick to the body.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Power tenderised Cox's leg. Cox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cox blocks a low kick nicely.
Cox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Power wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Power is trying to keep Cox in close.
Power pulls Cox in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Scottie Power wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power throws a low kick but Cox avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
Cox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power looks for the body kick but Cox saw that one coming.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Cox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Cox's front leg but catches the back leg as Cox tries to avoid it.
Cox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Power tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cox is in Power's guard.
Cox trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Cox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cox defends well.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Cox blocks the low kick.
Cox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Cox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Cox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cox scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
Power is pulling down on Cox's head. It's preventing any offense from Cox, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Cox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet.
Scottie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Cox.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Scottie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Cox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Cox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Power lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cox checks the leg kick.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cox is able to avoid easily.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Cox.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cox takes a step back to recover.
Power throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cox checks a leg kick.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Cox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Cox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power tries a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Power looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Power throws a low kick, looking for Cox's leg but Cox calmly moves out of range.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Power. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
A leg kick checked by Cox.
Cox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Power wants to land a leg kick but Cox is out of range.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox moved away.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power misses with a low kick.
Cox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Power lands a head kick!
Cox blocks a head kick by Power.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power misses with a body kick.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox checks a low kick from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox checks a low kick from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a body kick.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Cox on that attempt.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Power.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
Scottie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Cox.
Cox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Cox checks the leg kick.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power throws a front kick that sends Cox stumbling back into the cage.
Cox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cox lands the left hand.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Power lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Cox's front leg but catches the back leg as Cox tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Power.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Cox ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Power has Cox pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power successfully pulls guard.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power had his way with Nathaniel Cox in that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Cox's cut.
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!
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cox.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox checks it.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox checks it.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power tries a low kick but Cox avoids it.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Power is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cox is able to avoid easily.
Power throws a leg kick but Cox checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Cox checks a low kick from Power.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Cox fails with the takedown.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cox blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Power struggling a bit here.
Power is holding Cox down, trying to stall.
Power is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cox off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cox has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cox looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Power seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power working for the choke.
Power just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cox is trying to get back to his feet but Power has full control of the position and if anything, Cox has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Power sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cox taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scottie Power!
Scottie Power retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Scottie Power thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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