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Event:
HFC14: Peramaki vs Krooks
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Moorehead lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moorehead leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moorehead lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Moorehead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Power is breathing heavily.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Power really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moorehead connects with a single shot there.
Moorehead throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Moorehead lands with a shot to the body.
Moorehead stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorehead punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Moorehead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moorehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead lands a slapping body shot.
Moorehead lands with a good body shot.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moorehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Moorehead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Power is rocked!#T1#
Moorehead scores with a body shot.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moorehead is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.
Moorehead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Power has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Moorehead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moorehead connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moorehead's waist but Moorehead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Moorehead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moorehead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moorehead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moorehead digs a good hook to Power's body.
Moorehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moorehead throws a shot to the body.
Moorehead cracks Power with a good jab.
Craven Moorehead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Moorehead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moorehead.
Power takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Moorehead closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Power! Moorehead dives in looking to finish! Power is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craven Moorehead! |
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Event:
HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Power fails to land the takedown.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Monkey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.#TD#
Power is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monkey's half guard.#T1#
Power uses his free foot to push down on Monkey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monkey.
Monkey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monkey tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Power looking for a guillotine from mount but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey tries to hold on but Power pushes him away. #SUB#
Power looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Power wants to finish this one by submission but Monkey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Power.
Power really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Monkey can't escape the position.
Monkey wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.#SUB#
Power is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Monkey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Monkey tries to lock up and control but Power gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Power has hold of Monkey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Monkey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Power is working for a guillotine from mount but Monkey frees his head quite easily.
Power is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Monkey is in real trouble.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB#
Power has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Monkey is trying to stand back up.
Monkey is trying to break free.
Power biding his time, controlling Monkey.
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
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.
Monkey trying to get back to his feet but Power is in full control for now. #SUB#
Power is persistently looking for the submission but Monkey is defending it well.
#SUB#
Power has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Monkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Monkey showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Power patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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 Max Power will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monkey tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Power feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Power showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Max Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monkey for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monkey wants to stand but Power is controlling the position. #SUB#
Power drops back looking for a leg! Monkey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monkey manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Monkey's guard.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Power shoots and misses
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Power with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power shoots for a takedown but Monkey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monkey lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Power is rocked!
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rikz Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey 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 Monkey scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rikz Monkey!
Rikz Monkey 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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Event:
HFC 4: Miles vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Jeremaia pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Power goes for a takedown attempt but Jeremaia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Power shoots in and bounces Jeremaia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jeremaia being controlled here, momentarily.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Jeremaia is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power controlling from the top position. #T1#
Power slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Power is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Power decides to stand up.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeremaia wants to clinch.
Jeremaia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jeremaia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaunhg Jeremaia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jeremaia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jeremaia's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Jeremaia tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power keeps control of Jeremaia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeremaia stops a takedown attempt from Power.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power is trying to drag Jeremaia to the mat but Jeremaia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Power pulls Jeremaia into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jeremaia wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Power's closed guard. He's half up but Power has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Power pivots and extends the arm, Jeremaia falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Power! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Power thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Abarai fails to land the takedown.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Abarai.#CL2#
Power rushes Abarai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Power.
Abarai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Power is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abarai trying to land knees to the body.
Abarai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abarai taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Power decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Power can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Abarai won't allow Power to sweep him here. #T1#
Power wants to stand and escape but Abarai is having none of it.
Power managing to control the position.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Abarai tries to stand but Power is controlling from the bottom.
Power trying to control the position here.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abarai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Abarai ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikz Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abarai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power'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 avoids a wild elbow strike from Abarai.#TD2#
Power has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Abarai is trying to keep an underhook but Power manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Power is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abarai is just riding it out for now. Power eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Power seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Power thows a huge punch but Abarai dodges it nicely.
Power sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abarai throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Power manages to pass to side control.
The ground and pound from Power seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Power just content to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abarai is looking to reverse the position.
Power slows the pace down.
Power throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abarai defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Power stalls from top position.
Abarai is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
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#
Power throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Abarai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarai shoots and misses #CL2#
and Power moves into the clinch.
Power wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Power jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Power holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving. #T1#
Power manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abarai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Abarai looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily.
#SUB#
Abarai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Power stands up and waves to Abarai to follow him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Power is working for takedown but Abarai is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Power drags the fight down to the ground.
Abarai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai is looking to advance position but Power has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Power is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abarai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abarai! #SUB2#
Power looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
#T3#
Power controlling the position.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abarai wants to stand and escape but instead Power has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Power dives in and scores a takedown into Abarai's guard.#T4#
Abarai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
Power sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Power stands and steps away. Abarai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikz Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abarai counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Abarai to acknowledge the strikes.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Abarai with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Power rushes Abarai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Power successfully pulls guard.
Power controlling Abarai's posture. #SUB2#
Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abarai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abarai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abarai looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Abarai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass. #SU2#
Power stands up and waves to Abarai to follow him.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Abarai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Power closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abarai to the mat! Abarai manages to get full guard.
Power is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abarai is trying to keep Power in close.
#T3#
Abarai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abarai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Power stands up and waves to Abarai to follow him. #TD2#
Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Power is working for a kimura but Abarai is defending it quite comfortably.
Power is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power trying to control the pace.
Rikz Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abarai is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!
Our winner, Max Power, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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