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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemar Powell (ranked 888 p4p, 791 weight class) and Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 123 p4p, 112 weight class). Powell comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemar Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell lands with a cross.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell cracks Constantinou with an open hand slap.
Constantinou fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Constantinou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantinou on the side of the head.
Powell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Constantinou momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou slips under a jab from Powell.
Constantinou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powell sprawls well initially but Constantinou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powell is looking for a sweep. Constantinou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell is doing well to control the position and prevent Constantinou from advancing to side control.
Powell continues to stall.
Powell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Constantinou has control of the leg.
Powell controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Constantinou is working away from the top position though.
Constantinou is keen to just control but Powell is a slippery customer.
Powell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Constantinou.
Powell trying to control from the bottom.
Powell is controlling Constantinou's trapped leg to prevent Constantinou from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Constantinou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Constantinou somewhat.
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou moves out of range as Powell strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Powell backing away here, and Constantinou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Constantinou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Constantinou somewhat.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazaros Constantinou.
Danga de danga de dang - Constantinou scores with a four punch combination!
Constantinou slips a jab from Powell.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Constantinou moved out of range.
Constantinou wants to counter with a clinch but Powell pushes him away.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
A nice side step and Constantinou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou tries to counter with a clinch but Powell shakes him off and moves away.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Constantinou wants to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch position.
Constantinou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powell is fending him off so far but Constantinou persists. Nope, Powell circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powell sprawls well. Powell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Constantinou gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Constantinou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powell circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Powell throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Powell enables Constantinou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Powell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Powell trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemar Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Powell moves out of range of the leg kick from Constantinou.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Constantinou unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powell misses with a shot to the body
and Constantinou moves into the clinch.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou is trying to pull guard but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Constantinou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powell walks away with a smile on his face. Constantinou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kemar Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Constantinou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powell swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Powell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Powell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Powell trying to control from the bottom.
Powell is refusing to be controlled, as Constantinou sits in half guard.
Powell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Powell wants to control but Constantinou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Constantinou trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Powell is trying to maintain the position but Constantinou is very close to passing his half guard.
Powell is concentrating on defense, preventing Constantinou from advancing position.
Constantinou works his way into full mount!
Powell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Powell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Powell trying to control the position but Constantinou manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Constantinou on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Powell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Powell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Powell is in bad spot here.
Powell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Powell just trying to survive but Constantinou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Powell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Constantinou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Powell right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinou misses with punches from the back.
Constantinou missing with strikes from the back.
Constantinou gets his hands free as Powell looks to control.
Constantinou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Powell can't escape the position.
Constantinou not allowing Powell to control his hands.
Constantinou somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constantinou gets his hands free as Powell looks to control.
Powell tries to escape but Constantinou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Constantinou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaros Constantinou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Constantinou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantinou doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantinou shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Constantinou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Constantinou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazaros Constantinou.
Powell lands a really nice looking cross but Constantinou seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Constantinou on the side of the head.
Constantinou darts in looking for a takedown but Powell gets double underhooks and turns Constantinou into the cage.
Powell throws a big counter combination but Constantinou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Constantinou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Despite the aggression on Constantinou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou darts in looking for a takedown but Powell gets double underhooks and turns Constantinou into the cage.
Constantinou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Constantinou defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Constantinou ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Powell misses with a combination
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Constantinou goes for a double leg but Powell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powell continues to drive forward.
Constantinou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Powell as he connects with a hook.
Powell lands a nice hook to Constantinou's body. Constantinou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Constantinou. Constantinou gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constantinou can do to turn this around?
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Constantinou is rocked!
Powell lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Constantinou head around and knocks him out cold! Powell hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemar Powell!
Our winner, Kemar Powell, 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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