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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Method Man, Redman - Da Rockwilder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power defending well as Chatzikomninos loads up on a big left hand.
Power does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chatzikomninos shoots in and gets a takedown into Power's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chatzikomninos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chatzikomninos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Power's head.
Chatzikomninos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chatzikomninos's guard. Nice move by Power!
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 won't allow Chatzikomninos to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is pulling down on Power's head to control his posture.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Chatzikomninos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Power drops back looking for a leg! Chatzikomninos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chatzikomninos manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Chatzikomninos's guard.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand and escape but Power is having none of it.
Chatzikomninos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chatzikomninos wants to stand but Power is controlling the position.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Chatzikomninos is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power wants to control from the top but Chatzikomninos keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Chatzikomninos is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Power is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Chatzikomninos.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Chatzikomninos checks a low kick from Power.
Chatzikomninos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chatzikomninos moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chatzikomninos shoots in and drives through. Power sprawls well.
Chatzikomninos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Chatzikomninos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Chatzikomninos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Power throws a head kick that Chatzikomninos semi-blocks.
Chatzikomninos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power slips a straight right by Chatzikomninos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Chatzikomninos lands with a good body shot.
Chatzikomninos dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Chatzikomninos.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
Chatzikomninos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Power can't fight it off and eventually Chatzikomninos manages to take the fight to the floor. Power looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos cracks Power with a solid left hand.
Power working for a triangle but Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Power keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Chatzikomninos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chatzikomninos works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
Power keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Chatzikomninos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power feints and as Chatzikomninos raises his hands in defense, Power changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Power isn't so interested in that idea.
Chatzikomninos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Power trying to hold on to Chatzikomninos's head to control him but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Chatzikomninos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatzikomninos prevents Power from improving his position.
Power slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexei Chatzikomninos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chatzikomninos is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power has his foot on Chatzikomninos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chatzikomninos works his way back into a safe position though.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatzikomninos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Chatzikomninos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power throws a nice head kick!
Power throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chatzikomninos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power is looking to chop away at Chatzikomninos's legs.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chatzikomninos tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Power connects with a leg kick. Chatzikomninos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Power.
Power blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with the punch.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Chatzikomninos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
Chatzikomninos cracks Power with a big right hand but Power just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Power gets back to half guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to pass the guard but Power defending well.
Chatzikomninos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Power looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chatzikomninos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chatzikomninos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chatzikomninos with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Chatzikomninos throws a big elbow that misses.
Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chatzikomninos is aware though and is defending well.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos landing with the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Chatzikomninos is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chatzikomninos connects with the punch.
Chatzikomninos throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Chatzikomninos lands an overhand right.
Power swings for the body but Chatzikomninos moves out of range.
Power tries to score with a low kick but Chatzikomninos moves his leg out of the way.
Chatzikomninos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chatzikomninos won't be happy with that.
Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chatzikomninos, who protects the arm well.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to half guard.
Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chatzikomninos, who protects the arm well.
Power working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Chatzikomninos is defending well.
Chatzikomninos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chatzikomninos tries to kick Power off but Power keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Power is trying to work for a kimura but Chatzikomninos is defending well.
Power wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping him busy.
Chatzikomninos is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand back up but Power is controlling him
Power moves nicely into side control.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it.
Power is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chatzikomninos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chatzikomninos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chatzikomninos tries to improve position but can't.
Power working away.
Chatzikomninos is looking for a sweep.
Power works to advance to full mount. Chatzikomninos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chatzikomninos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chatzikomninos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Power is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chatzikomninos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chatzikomninos is in bad spot here.
Chatzikomninos showing good submission defense here.
Power is hanging on to Chatzikomninos's back as he tries to escape.
Power is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chatzikomninos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power not allowing Chatzikomninos to control his hands.
Power wants to control but Chatzikomninos is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Power!
An out of breath Max Power thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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