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Event:
WedFight II
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Power delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Power forces Karalius back against the cage and clinches.
Karalius looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Power has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karalius regains guard immediately.
Power passes Karalius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karalius tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Karalius missing with punches from the bottom.
Karalius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karalius defending well though. #SUB2#
Power is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karalius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karalius defending well though.
Power takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Power shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karalius is trying to defend but Power finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karalius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Power is taking a breather. Karalius says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Power thows a huge punch but Karalius dodges it nicely.
Karalius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Power takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Power might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Power seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Power is working for a submission of some sort.
Power controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karalius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
#CL#
Karalius clinches. #TD2#
Power successfully pulls guard.
Karalius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Power has Karalius pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karalius stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Power looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karalius wants to sweep but no luck.
Power stays in close to Karalius's body and controls the position.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karalius is trying to hold Power in close to prevent damage but Power has managed to pass into half guard.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalius trying to control from the bottom.
Karalius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.#T1#
Karalius is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karalius defends it well.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Power seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Power looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Power keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karalius is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Karalius looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karalius trying to control here.
#SU2#
Power escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Karalius throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Power manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karalius on his heels. He'll look to pass Karalius's guard now, I'm sure.
Power 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.
Karalius is trying to hold Power in close to prevent damage but Power has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Power is working for a submission of some sort.
Power throwing shots but Karalius is blocking nicely. #T4#
Power throwing shots but Karalius is blocking nicely.
Power trying to control the pace.
Power throwing shots but Karalius is blocking nicely.
Power with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Power shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Power perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Power prevents Karalius from improving his position.
Karalius trying to control but Power postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karalius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power. #SU2#
Power postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Karalius to stand up. #T1##TD2#
Power scores with a takedown into Karalius's guard.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Karalius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power is stalling in the full guard.
Mike Power has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Karalius working a defensive guard but Power passes into half guard.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalius wants to control but Power is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karalius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power.
Power is thwarting Karalius's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Power trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karalius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karalius shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Power shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karalius's guard.
Power trying to move into half guard but instead Karalius has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
Power is pulling down on Karalius's head. It's preventing any offense from Karalius, at least for the moment.
Power is continuing to stall.
Karalius stopping the sweep attempt from Power.#SU#
Karalius stands up from Power's guard - Karalius perhaps looking for a knockout.
Karalius keeps Power at a distance using the push kick.
Vytautas Karalius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karalius looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Power shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Power!
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