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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alun James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Max is coming, better be ready.... James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mustasch - The Man, The Myth, The Wreck. Alun James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alun James!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James slips under a jab from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Alun James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power slips under a jab from James.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from James does no damage.
James misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power lands with a good body shot.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
James misses with a body shot.
Power ducks under a wild hook from James.
Power misses with a hook.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
A low kick from Power misses
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Power misses.
James throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Power lands.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power misses with a looping left.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Power gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Power manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Power's head.
James wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
James working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Power trying to move into half guard but instead James has managed to sweep!
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
Power looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Power working a defensive guard here.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alun James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James misses with a few strikes there.
Power jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Power!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Max Power is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scores with a leg kick.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
James motions for Power to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Power is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for James on that attempt.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James slips under a jab from Power.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Power is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Power working a defensive guard here.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Power looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Alun James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
James gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Power wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.
James is looking to improve his position.
James is holding on to half guard well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power slips a straight right by James.
Jab from Power.
Power defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Power loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Power throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James takes one to the chin there.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Power throws a low kick but James avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Power slips a jab and a cross from James.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Power throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Power jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Power loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James swinging wildly here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Power misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from James does no damage.
James fails with the takedown.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a leg kick
and James counters with a left to the body.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Power throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Power slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power moves away from the strike by James.
A head kick misses from James.
James connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James misses with a body punch
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power dodges the punch combination from James.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Power to the mat! Power manages to get full guard.
Power trying to control the position.
Power has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power working a defensive guard here.
Power is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
James throwing strikes but missing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Power has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Power is trying to keep James in close.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Power working a defensive guard here.
James stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
James pushing down on Power's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Power is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Power trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Power is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James trying to control from Power's half guard. Power has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Power gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Power is now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is not content to let Power control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Power tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James pulls Power in close to his closed guard and prevents Power from doing any damage or advancing position.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Power won't allow James to sweep him here.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Power controls the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max Power has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James feints a jab promting Power to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Power slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alun James.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Max Power!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Alun James!
The fight ends as a draw!
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