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Wesley Powers Post-Fight Interview By: Matthew Pearlman
In a back and forth, crowd pleasing fight, Wesley Powers ended up winning a split decision victory (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), and walking out of the arena with the belt on his shoulder.
Find my post fight interview with the new unifed Midwest Middleweight Champion below.
Matthew: What surprised you most about Roper's game? Wesley: How easily I could manhandle him on the ground, given the fact that he's a decorated wrestler.
Matthew: This was a very, very close decision. How relieved were you when you're name was called and your hand was raised? Wesley: I was EXTREMELY relieved. Losses are a crushing thing, given the amount of work I put in for this fight and the pressure on me.
Matthew: Looking back, would you have done anything different in the fight? Wesley: I would have paced myself more when I mounted Roper in round one. I punched myself out.
Matthew: Is Roper the toughest opponent you've faced yet? Wesley: Roper is definitely up on the list. Although I think Robert Alexander was the toughest I've fought.
Matthew: How have you been celebrating the win? Wesley: I have celebrated by showing my family and close friends the belt I worked for, and we're having a family cook out today!
Congrats to the new Midwest Champion Wesley Powers on a well-deserved win. Keep up with Wesley Powers career on twitter at: wespowersmma.
Wesley Powers would like to give a shout out to: His sponsor: Solid Rock Construction in Taylorville, Illnois (217-820-8604) His gyms: Robbins MMA & Corrective Exercise (217-414-8500)
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