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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Powders could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aslak Joikhaaja's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Powders tries for a takedown but Joikhaaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joikhaaja throws the kick towards the body but Powders avoids it.
Joikhaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Powders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joikhaaja pulls his head out easily.
Joikhaaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Powders has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powders is trying desperately to improve position.
Joikhaaja landing strikes from the mount and Powders is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joikhaaja working the ground and pound effectively.
Powders working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Powders can't escape the position.
Powders sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Powders moves into full guard.
Powders keeping moving, preventing Joikhaaja from controlling successfully.
Powders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joikhaaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Joikhaaja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powders is keeping the position for now.
Powders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joikhaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joikhaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joikhaaja controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Powders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joikhaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of digs.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Powders keeps moving.
Powders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joikhaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Powders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powders has his foot on Joikhaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joikhaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja works over Powders with some ground and pound from guard.
Joikhaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joikhaaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powders's head.
Joikhaaja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Powders with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joikhaaja wants to hold on but Powders pushes him away.
Joikhaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja tries to hold on but Powders pushes him away.
Joikhaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Powders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Powders swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Powders!
Will Powders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha Male 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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mgr
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RATING
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