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Event:
GFC 12 - Armando vs. Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang. Sang obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
Power tries to clinch up but Sang circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Power clinches with his opponent.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power trying to control the position but instead, Sang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Power into the cage.
Power is trying to stall.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Power - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Power has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
#T1#
Power is pushing Sang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sang is defending well for now.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Clubber Sang has been cut.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Sang is pushing Power up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sang avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.#T2#
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Sang just leaning against Power, taking a breather.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Sang.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang avoiding damage.
Sang scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sang scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang blocks an elbow strike.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power stalling in the clinch but Sang improves position.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Sang lands a knee to the body.
Sang lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sang.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sang avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Sang.
#T4#
Sang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power takes a knee to the side of the body.
Power looks winded!
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Power.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Sang.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Sang lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clubber Sang will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Sang closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sang is defending well for now.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Sang's ribcage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Sang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sang lands a knee to the body.
Power looking to slow down the pace here.
Sang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Power misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Sang landing knees to the head.
Sang lands a nice knee to the body.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sang.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Sang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sang avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Sang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Sang landing knees to the body.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Power is breathing heavily.
Sang lands a shot to the body.
Sang taking a breather.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Sang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Sang dodges an elbow strike from Power.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sang leaning against his opponent.
Sang looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Sang avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Power landing knees to the head.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang blocks the elbow strike.
Sang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sang blocks an elbow strike from Power.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sang missing with knees to the body.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Sang avoids the damage to the body.
Sang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Sang scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Power tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang blocks the elbow strike.
Sang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sang is keeping busy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Sang.
Sang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Sang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Power tries to clinch up but Sang circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Sang closes the distance and clinches.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sang scores a nice knee to the body.
Sang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sang lands a right hand.
Sang lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang lands a left hand.
Sang is working Power over against the cage.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Sang blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sang.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang working Power over with knees to the body.
Sang has Power pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Power misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sang as Power tries to tie him up.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Sang - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Sang - that landed with a thud.
Sang lands an elbow inside.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Sang avoids the damage to the body.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sang stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Sang.
#T2#
Sang avoiding damage.
Sang leaning against his opponent.
Sang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sang stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clubber Sang.
Sang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Sang drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sang is stalling here.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Sang is blocking nicely.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sang working Power over with knees to the body.
Clubber Sang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sang tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sang.
Stalling in the clinch from Sang.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sang blocks it with crossed arms.
Sang pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang landing knees to the head.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sang lands a good knee to the midsection. Power won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Sang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Sang - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Sang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Sang.
Power throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Sang taking a breather.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sang's brow.
Sang lands with a left to the head.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Sang is blocking nicely.
Sang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clubber Sang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Sang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Sang!
Clubber Sang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GFC 9 - Titanfall
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Power looks winded!
Thompson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've been informed that Power has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A short left from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson just leaning against Power, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Power takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scott Thompson.#KD#
Thompson lands a left and a right that send Power crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson has Power pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head. #ROC#Power is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scott Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Power is breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Thompson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Thompson is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Power's defenses.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson is pushing Power up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
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!
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson. #T2#
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Thompson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Power letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
#T4#
Power trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Good body shot from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Power with a big uppercut! Power tries to clinch up but Thompson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Power to the mat! Power covers up and Thompson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Thompson! |
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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Power is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Power is looking to clinch.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Power drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Power has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgerald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Power closes the distance and pushes Fitzgerald back into the cage.
Power keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
#T1#
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzgerald.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald thumps Power with a low kick.
Power moves to clinch but Fitzgerald breaks away
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
#T3#
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
Power tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.#T4#
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzgerald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Power wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power tries to clinch up
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power wants to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power closes the distance but Fitzgerald moves to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Fitzgerald connects with an inside leg kick.
Power looks to clinch
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Power tries to clinch up.#T2#
Power tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Power tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power tries to clinch up
and Fitzgerald counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Fitzgerald is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald scores with a leg kick.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Power moves into the clinch.
Power taking a breather. #T4#
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Power comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Power wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Power tries to clinch up
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to clinch up.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.#T1#
Power tries to clinch up.
Power misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Power wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Fitzgerald. #CL#
Power clinches up against the cage.
Fitzgerald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.#T2#
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgerald is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgerald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Max Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Power tries to clinch up.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Power tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Power.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Fitzgerald tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power tries to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power misses with a body punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald! |
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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Chong clinches up against the cage.
Chong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chong.
Chong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chong managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Chong misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Chong wants the takedown. Power is fighting it off but Chong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Power's guard against the cage.
Chong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong advances to half guard.
Chong throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Chong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Chong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily.
Chong controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Power trying to control but Chong postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chong dives in and scores a takedown into Power's guard.
Chong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chong advances position into side control!
Chong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Power's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chong happy to just control the position for now.
Chong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Power for as long as he can get away with.
Power is trying to buck Chong off.
Chong takes a little break here. Power wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Chong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Power knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chong controls the position.
Chong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Power clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Power avoids the head kick by Chong.
#TD#
Chong gets a takedown into half guard.
Chong is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
Chong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
Chong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to get to full guard but Chong has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong stalling. #T1#
Ching Chong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chong passes to full mount!
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Power is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Power is desperately trying to improve his position but Chong has a good base and remains in mount.
Chong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Chong looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Chong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Power reaches up to try and control the position but Chong seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Power rolls and tries to escape and now Chong has his back!
Power is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chong continues to stall.#T4#
Chong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chong controlling the positon.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chong.#SUB#
Chong patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Power clinches with his opponent.
Chong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power tries a knee to the head but Chong blocks it.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Chong has Power pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Power tumbling to the mat - Chong dives into Power's guard.
Chong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong looking to pass the guard.
Chong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Chong wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chong controls the position.
The ground and pound from Chong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chong advances nicely into full mount.
Chong looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Chong continues to hold on tight.
Power can't escape the position.
Chong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chong looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Chong content just to control the position here.
Chong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chong controlling from mount.
Power is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chong controlling his opponent.
Chong moves to take his opponent's back.
Power is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chong.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong gets his hands free as Power looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Chong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chong! |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Ixtlan thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Ixtlan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Power tries to keep at a distance but Ixtlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ixtlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch.
Ixtlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power has his takedown stuffed
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Ixtlan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ixtlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.#KD2#
Ixtlan cracks Power with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Power looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ixtlan finish him?
#KD2#
Ixtlan lands a big right hand that sends Power crashing to the mat! Ixtlan stays standing though and waves Power back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ixtlan throws a pinpoint strike between Power's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Power crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ixtlan scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obel Ixtlan!
Obel Ixtlan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kong drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Kong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong lands an elbow that stopped Power in his tracks for a moment.
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Power jumps guard but Kong stands there with Power around his waist. Power gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kong has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Power manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Power pushes a forearm under Kong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power! |
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Event:
Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Sydal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sydal lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to control but Sydal postures up.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sydal prevents Power from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Sydal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sydal.
Sydal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power trying to hold on to Sydal's head to control him but Sydal postures up.
#T2#
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.
Sydal wants to stand but Power has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sydal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Sydal is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Power looking for submissions off his back.
Sydal controlling the action here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sydal but Sydal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sydal tries to counter with a clinch but Power shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sydal drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sydal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Power wants to sweep here but Sydal controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sydal stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sydal controlling from the top position.
It looks like Sydal 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sydal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Sydal sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Sydal has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sydal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sydal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sydal controlling the position.
Power won't allow Sydal to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Power throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sydal uses it to pass to side control.
Sydal controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sydal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Sydal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sydal avoids it really well and circles away.
Sydal thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sydal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sydal.
A punch combination from Sydal misses.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sydal as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power shoots for a takedown but Sydal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sydal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Sydal can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sydal swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.#TD2#
Sydal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
Power wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sydal manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Sydal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sydal stalling.
Power wants to control but Sydal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sydal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sydal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sydal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power can't get the takedown.
Sydal is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks. #BC#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sydal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydal working Power over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal trying to pass the guard but Power defending well. #SUB#
Power actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Sydal controlling the action here.
Sydal working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Sydal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Sydal is working for a submission of some sort.
Sydal passes to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sydal's best efforts.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Sydal is controlling the pace.
Dylan Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SU2#
Sydal decides to return to a standing position.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sydal as he jumps to the side.
Power throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Sydal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sydal sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Sydal stands up from Power's guard - Sydal perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Sydal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Power tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sydal is in Power's guard.#T4#
Sydal is looking to stand up but Power won't let him. #SUB#
Power looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Power is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal is working Power over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sydal 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scobie!
Scobie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Scobie had a free shot at his head there.
Power moves out of range as Scobie strikes.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malcolm Scobie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Scobie does no damage.
Scobie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scobie lands a right hook to the body.
Scobie throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scobie scores with a nice strike.
Scobie scores with a nice strike.
Scobie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scobie scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scobie lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Scobie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scobie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scobie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scobie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Power shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scobie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scobie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scobie lands a jab.
Scobie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Scobie scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scobie misses with a hook.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scobie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scobie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malcolm Scobie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scobie clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scobie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Scobie scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Scobie as Power shoots in.
Scobie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Scobie.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scobie stuffs the takedown.
Scobie throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scobie.#KD#
Scobie lands a big uppercut and Power crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Power looks OK. Scobie waves Power back to his feet!
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scobie.
Scobie moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Power is rocked!
Scobie cracks Power with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Power tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Scobie pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Power is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Scobie! |
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Event:
Highland 8
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Vinazen gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Vinazen misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Vinazen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Power moves out of range as Vinazen throws a body kick.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Vinazen slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinazen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinazen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinazen sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul Vinazen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Vinazen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinazen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinazen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Power blocks a head kick by Vinazen.
Vinazen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinazen misses with a head kick.
#T1##CL#
Vinazen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power dodges an elbow strike from Vinazen.
Power fails to pull guard.
Vinazen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul Vinazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinazen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinazen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Power tries to clinch up.
It looked like Vinazen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Vinazen darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Vinazen tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Vinazen scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Vinazen is trying to trip Power. He has hold of a leg but Power is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vinazen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Power working for a triangle but Vinazen defends it easily.
#T2#
Power is trying to keep Vinazen in close.
#SUB#
Vinazen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Power manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinazen has Power in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinazen is keeping the position for now.
Power passes Vinazen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Power is trying to control. Vinazen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinazen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vinazen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vinazen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Power is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinazen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Power trying to mount his opponent but Vinazen defends it. #SUB2#
Power seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vinazen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Power! |
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