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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lancaster (ranked 2192 p4p, 277 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 2159 p4p, 272 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton by NWA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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172 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
A leg kick checked by Power.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power clinches.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lancaster's efforts to push away.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Power.
Lancaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power works the jab nicely.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Power slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Power connects with a jab.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Power.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power breaks the clinch.
Power's coach down at Akatsuki Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Power's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster fails to pull guard.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Power back to the cage. Lancaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster throws a hook but Power blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Power.
Power lands a knee to the body.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Power.
Lancaster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Power thuds his right hand into Lancaster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Power tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Power.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Lancaster settles back down.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Power moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Power.
Lancaster swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power tries to clinch up.
Lancaster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Power to work.
Lancaster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Power.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Lancaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Lancaster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Power tries to stand but Lancaster is controlling from the bottom.
Power is sitting in close to Lancaster's body. Lancaster has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Power is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Power is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lancaster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Lancaster!
Nick Lancaster opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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