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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pow Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pow Pow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Dark! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pow thows a body shot but no joy. Pow looks to throw the jab but Dark is out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Pow swings away with a leg kick that misses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Pow. Pow works Dark's body with a nice hook. A jab from Pow does it's job there. Pow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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! Pow jabs at Dark's body. Pow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dark if he has to take too many more of those.
Pow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dark checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dark circles away from the clinch attempt and Dark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Pow wants to sweep but no luck. Pow is looking to stand up but Dark isn't so interested in that idea. Dark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dark with a nice head shot there. Dark lands a couple of digs. Pow has momentary wrist control but Dark slips an elbow through the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Dark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dark lands a couple of digs. Dark distracts Pow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dark working some strikes from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dark working some strikes from top position. Pow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dark working some strikes from top position. Pow trying to control the position.
Pow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dark on the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dark's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dark prevents Pow from getting back to his feet. Dark stands up over Pow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dark sitting in guard here, content to control. Dark is in close to Pow's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pow tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dark lands a couple of elbows. Dark scoring with punches to the head and body. Dark controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Dark works over Pow with some ground and pound from guard. Dark distracts Pow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dark chips away with some ground and pound. Dark controlling from the top position. Dark scoring with some ground and pound. Dark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dark distracts Pow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dark scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dark landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dark dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dark moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pow wants to clinch but Dark slips to the side and Dark counters with a shoot takedown. Pow fights it but they end up in guard. Dark scoring with some ground and pound. Pow being controlled here, momentarily. Pow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Pow looking for a sweep. Not yet Pow, not yet. Dark lands a couple of digs. Dark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dark's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dark controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Dark cracks Pow with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pow wants to control but Dark passes easily into half guard.
Dark scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dark controlling the pace. Pow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dark scores with a couple of nice shots. Dark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dark scoring with strikes to the body and head. Pow has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jay Dark has got the better of the ground game so far. Dark working Pow over with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dark is controlling the pace.
Pow taking some punishment here, with Dark in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dark lands a nice short elbow. Pow wants to get back to full guard but Dark has passed into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Pow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Pow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dark is chipping away with strikes.
Dark lands some shots froms side control. Dark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pow is rocked! Pow tries to buck Dark off but Dark is having none of it. Oh Pow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Dark lands an elbow. Dark lands some shots froms side control. Dark is staying tight to Pow's torso, preventing him from escaping. Dark lands a decent elbow from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lull in the action here. Pow is not in a great position here, taking some shots. A big shot lands for Dark! That's hurt Pow! Will he recover? Dark fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Dark! A relieved looking Jay Dark 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
68% |
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