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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GaiI Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elmer Powell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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221 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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163 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elmer Powell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GaiI Kin! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Powell on his heels. He'll look to pass Powell's guard now, I'm sure. Powell trying to control the position.
Powell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kin prevents Powell from getting back to his feet. Kin postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it. Powell tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Powell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kin sitting in guard here, content to control. Powell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kin throws a big elbow that misses. Kin trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom. Kin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powell pulls Kin in to control the position. Powell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kin trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom. Powell is trying to keep Kin in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kin tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Powell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kin manages to circle out of the way. Powell shoots in and drives through. Kin sprawls well. Kin scores with a spinning back kick! Kin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Powell on his heels. He'll look to pass Powell's guard now, I'm sure. Powell has his foot on Kin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kin works his way back into a safe position though. Kin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kin wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. Powell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Kin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Powell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Powell is breathing heavily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kin postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it. Kin wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. Kin distracts Powell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kin looking to pass the guard. Powell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kin defends well. Kin sitting in guard, not really doing much. Powell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kin defends well. Kin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Powell taking a breather. Kin breaks from the clinch.
Powell throws a nice head kick!
Kin misses with a head kick.
Powell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Powell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Kin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Powell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GaiI Kin dominated that round. That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch. Kin pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch. Powell controlling the action here for a moment.
Powell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kin smiles and moves away.
Kin clinches up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kin stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powell trying to control the position but instead, Kin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage. Kin lands an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Powell taking a breather. Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elmer Powell. Kin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Powell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kin is in Powell's guard. Kin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Powell is trying to control the position but Kin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powell keeping moving, preventing Kin from controlling successfully. Powell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kin manages to get himself to full guard.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Powell chips away with some ground and pound. Kin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Powell drops back looking for a leg! Kin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kin manages to kick Powell off! Powell jumps back into Kin's guard. Kin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powell has gone for a leg lock! Kin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Powell's guard. Powell keeping moving, preventing Kin from controlling successfully. Kin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Powell looking for a guillotine here but Kin defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Powell has a closed guard, preventing Kin from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kin tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard. Powell has his foot on Kin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kin works his way back into a safe position though. Kin trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom. Powell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kin is controlling him. Powell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kin trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GaiI Kin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Powell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Powell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Powell slips a nice elbow through Kin's hands, connecting with Kin's forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kin is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Powell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kin is just riding it out for now. Powell eventually gives up the hold. Powell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powell thows a huge punch but Kin dodges it nicely.
Powell seems to be looking for submissions.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Kin tries to kick Powell off but Powell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kin is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell.
Kin is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Still in half guard, Powell seems content to control. Kin is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Powell tries to clinch up but Kin circles away and keeps his distance. Kin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powell sprawls well initially but Kin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Powell is defending against the submission attempts here by Kin.
Kin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Powell regains full guard. Nicely done. Powell is pulling down on Kin's head to control his posture. GaiI Kin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Powell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kin has managed to get both his arms back between Powell's legs - danger averted. Powell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kin tries to stand but Powell is controlling from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kin won't allow Powell to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to GaiI Kin. Well Kin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GaiI Kin!
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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
23% |
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