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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Perry!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Perry - just one landing.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perry eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Power misses with a hook.
Perry moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Perry works Power's body with a nice hook.
Perry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perry tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Perry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry lands a shot to the body.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power prevents a body shot from Perry.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Power takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Perry.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perry.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power blocks a body shot from Perry.
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry lands a body shot.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Perry digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power blocking some punches.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power presses Perry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perry can turn it around.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Power.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry blocks a body shot from Power.
Power digs a right hand into Perry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perry's gas tank.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perry avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power working aggressively here.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power misses with some punches.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
Perry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands with a left to the head.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perry lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry lands a right hand.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike Perry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power presses Perry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a left hand.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Perry working aggressively here.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Perry working aggressively here.
Power blocking some punches.
Power pushes Perry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perry or not.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
Power lands a body shot.
Perry working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Perry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Perry.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power misses with a combination
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perry's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perry tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry lands with an overhand left.
Power misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perry tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perry takes one to the side of the head.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perry thinking.
Perry slips under a jab from Power.
Perry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry gets a clinch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power blocking some punches.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Perry working aggressively here.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power pushes Perry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry misses with some punches.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perry scores with a shoulder strike.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power blocking some punches.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry is rocked!
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power misses with a body punch.
Perry lands with a light punch inside.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry misses with some punches.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Perry prevents a body shot from Power.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power gets through Perry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Perry just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Perry has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perry working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Power works on Perry's body with a couple of short punches.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Perry fails to land.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Perry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power throws a one two combo.
Perry scores with a nice right hand.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Power is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power is looking for a counter combo.
Perry throws a good cross that connects.
Perry looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perry tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Perry moves away from the strike by Power.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perry rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
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 lands a shoulder strike.
Perry tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Power.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power blocks a body shot from Perry.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Perry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Power misses.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perry.
Power misses with a body shot.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas Power is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry connects with a jab.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Perry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perry throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Perry takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Perry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perry rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
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 lands a hook that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power prevents a body shot from Perry.
Good body shot from Power.
Power lands a left hand.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a body punch.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Mike Perry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with some punches.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Power misses with some punches.
Power tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
Power misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Perry!
Mike Perry is the new bantamweight champion!
Mike Perry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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