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Event: MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1#
Powell avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Powell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turnbull lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
and Turnbull counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Turnbull.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Nice body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Powell's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Powell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good exchange - Turnbull coming out on top.#CL#
Powell gets tackled into the cage by Turnbull. Turnbull maintains the clinch.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull. #T1#
A short right from Turnbull.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Powell is trying to break the clinch but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage.
Turnbull lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage.
Colin Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love-Hate Powell.
Turnbull keeps control of Powell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Powell looks winded!
Turnbull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
A short right from Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Turnbull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Turnbull creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Powell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Powell drops to his knees and Turnbull pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
A relieved looking Colin Turnbull thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny     
Date:   Feb 04, 2018
#R1#
Powell stuns Skidopolopolous with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Powell 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.#ES#
Skidopolopolous has his feet on Powell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Skidopolopolous moves into the clinch.#BC#
Skidopolopolous breaks from the clinch.
Powell lands the left hand.
Skidopolopolous throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Powell scores with a takedown into Skidopolopolous's guard.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Skidopolopolous wants to sweep but no luck.
Powell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skidopolopolous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Skidopolopolous is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skidopolopolous working a defensive guard but Powell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Skidopolopolous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Skidopolopolous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skidopolopolous wants to control but Powell postures up.
Powell is working Skidopolopolous over with some ground and pound from side control.
Skidopolopolous is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powell scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Skidopolopolous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Skidopolopolous throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skidopolopolous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skidopolopolous shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skidopolopolous shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Powell lands with a good body shot.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but Powell moves away
and Powell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Skidopolopolous's head coaches at Heavy Hitters and BJJ Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Skidopolopolous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skidopolopolous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skidopolopolous sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell catches Skidopolopolous with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Skidopolopolous tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skidopolopolous wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Skidopolopolous.
Skidopolopolous moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skidopolopolous on the side of the head.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skidopolopolous in his tracks.
Powell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skidopolopolous checks it well.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skidopolopolous.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skidopolopolous was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Skidopolopolous tries to counter by clinching up but Powell breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skidopolopolous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skidopolopolous takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powell with a nice cross.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Skidopolopolous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell looks for the body kick but Skidopolopolous saw that one coming.
Skidopolopolous went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Skidopolopolous is just out of range.
Bob Skidopolopolous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skidopolopolous shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skidopolopolous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Skidopolopolous avoids the head kick by Powell.
Skidopolopolous appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skidopolopolous checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Powell with a jab.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
Skidopolopolous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
Skidopolopolous shoots in but Powell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Skidopolopolous. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Skidopolopolous on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skidopolopolous was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.#CL2#
Powell pushes Skidopolopolous up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skidopolopolous.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skidopolopolous avoids it.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell clobbers Skidopolopolous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skidopolopolous slips under a jab from Powell.#CL2#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powell looking for a takedown.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skidopolopolous walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skidopolopolous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skidopolopolous moves away.
Powell with a jab.#T4##CL#
Skidopolopolous instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell. #TD2#
Powell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Skidopolopolous from controlling successfully.
Skidopolopolous throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Powell has his foot on Skidopolopolous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skidopolopolous works his way back into a safe position though.
Powell is trying to keep Skidopolopolous in close. #SUB2#
Powell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skidopolopolous defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skidopolopolous.
Skidopolopolous wants to clinch.
Skidopolopolous moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skidopolopolous. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Skidopolopolous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skidopolopolous wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Skidopolopolous lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Powell blocks a head kick by Skidopolopolous. #T1#
Skidopolopolous shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Skidopolopolous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Skidopolopolous dives in for a single leg takedown but Powell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Skidopolopolous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skidopolopolous wants to clinch but Powell slips to the side
and Powell counters with an inside leg kick.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skidopolopolous lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skidopolopolous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Powell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skidopolopolous's sensitive parts. #T2#
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem bothered though.
Powell misses with a hook. Skidopolopolous ducked under it nicely.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skidopolopolous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Powell lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Powell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powell scores with punches from side control.
Skidopolopolous is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Skidopolopolous dodges the ground and pound from Powell.#T3#
Powell controls the position from side control.
Skidopolopolous is trying to buck Powell off.
Love-Hate Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell trying to control the action but Skidopolopolous is working from the bottom.
Skidopolopolous is looking to reverse the position.
Bob Skidopolopolous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell working the body and head with strikes.
Powell wants to control but Skidopolopolous is keeping him busy.
Love-Hate Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Skidopolopolous's shoulder. That is not cool.
Skidopolopolous struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skidopolopolous taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skidopolopolous is not content to let Powell control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love-Hate Powell!

Love-Hate Powell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: MMMA 55 Fortune vs Uk     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weston moves away.
Weston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weston moves away.
Powell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weston defends it nicely.
Weston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Weston rushes Powell and presses him up against the cage.
Weston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weston working aggressively here.
Come on Powell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Powell is looking to break free of the clinch but Weston has double underhooks. #T1#
Weston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weston pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weston lands with a right to the head.
Weston lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Weston.
Weston lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Weston lands a body punch.
Powell looks winded!
Weston scores with a hook to the body.
Weston lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Weston lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Weston throws a big uppercut that drops Powell! More strikes from Weston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Powell lies dazed against the cage as Weston celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Weston!
After the big win, Matt Weston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: MMMA 49 Kelly vs James     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Faria misses.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell 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 Faria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Faria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Faria has managed to clinch.
Faria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powell is defending well for now.
Faria throws a head punch that misses.
Faria scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head. #TD2#
Powell decides to pull guard.
Powell controlling Faria's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell trying to keep a closed guard but Faria is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Faria stands and steps away. Powell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL#
Faria moves into the clinch.
Powell being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faria.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Faria lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Powell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abbe Faria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Faria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Faria rushes Powell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faria walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of Faria's head.#CL#
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Powell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abbe Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love-Hate Powell.
Powell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but Powell blocks with his arms.
Powell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Powell looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faria.
Powell avoiding damage as Faria throws knees to the body.
Faria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faria is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Faria lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Faria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Faria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faria cracks Powell on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Abbe Faria!
Abbe Faria made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

 

Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Ki Duk looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
Ki Duk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell throws a hook but Ki Duk avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ki Duk. Those never looked like landing.
Ki Duk is looking to score with low kicks.
Ki Duk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powell avoids the body shot from Ki Duk.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ki Duk's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Powell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ki Duk. Ki Duk obviously looking to wear him down.
Ki Duk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick from Ki Duk lands but Powell takes it in his stride.
Ki Duk misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Duk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ki Duk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powell avoids the body shot from Ki Duk. #T1#
Powell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ki Duk defends it nicely.#CL2#
Ki Duk has managed to clinch.
Powell is struggling to control the position.
Ki Duk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell fails to pull guard.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ki Duk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Love-Hate Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powell.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ki Duk swings for the body but Powell moves out of range.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ki Duk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ki Duk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ki Duk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ki Duk moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Powell works the jab nicely.
Ki Duk misses with the combination.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ki Duk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Ki Duk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell feinted with a counter takedown.
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Duk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ki Duk wants to clinch.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
Ki Duk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Ki Duk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ki Duk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
Ki Duk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell tries to circle away but Ki Duk has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Ki Duk.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Duk trying to land knees to the body.
Ki Duk pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell wants to break free but Ki Duk has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ki Duk.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ki Duk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ki Duk tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Ki Duk lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Ki Duk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powell!
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ki Duk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki Duk was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Ki Duk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ki Duk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Powell closes the distance and pushes Ki Duk back into the cage.
Ki Duk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powell avoids a wild elbow strike from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Powell is trying to trip Ki Duk. He has hold of a leg but Ki Duk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Powell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ki Duk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Ki Duk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ki Duk scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ki Duk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Ki Duk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ki Duk lands a head kick!
Ki Duk misses with a leg kick.
Powell feinted with a counter takedown.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki Duk moves away.#CL2#
Ki Duk clinches up against the cage.
Ki Duk can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Ki Duk stalling against the cage.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk stalling against the cage.
Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ki Duk throws a combination that misses
and Ki Duk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ki Duk throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Powell moves out of range as Ki Duk strikes.
Powell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ki Duk throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Ki Duk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Powell rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Ki Duk blocks the low kick.
Powell throws a body punch but Ki Duk moves out of range.
Ki Duk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ki Duk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Ki Duk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ki Duk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powell throws a wild body kick that Ki Duk sees coming a mile off.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Ki Duk misses.
Ki Duk throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Powell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki Duk moves away.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
Ki Duk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ki Duk'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.#BC#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Ki Duk misses.
Ki Duk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ki Duk throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ki Duk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ki Duk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powell avoids the head kick by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell scores with a hook.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses.
Powell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ki Duk.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ki Duk. #TD#
Powell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Powell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ki Duk is avoiding damage well.
Powell misses with the ground and pound.
Powell trying to control the action but Ki Duk is working from the bottom.
Ki Duk is trying to buck Powell off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell lands a nice forearm strike.
Ki Duk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powell happy to just control the position for now.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ki Duk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki Duk trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Powell wants to improve his position but Ki Duk is controlling well.
Powell is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ki Duk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ki Duk lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Ki Duk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell takes a swing at Ki Duk's ribcage but misses.
Ki Duk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses.
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a push kick but Ki Duk slaps the foot to one side.
Ki Duk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ki Duk throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Ki Duk looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Ki Duk throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.
Powell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Powell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ki Duk throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Ki Duk.
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 throws a leg kick but Ki Duk moved away.
Ki Duk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ki Duk.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ki Duk throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Ki Duk throws a combination that misses
and Powell counters with a solid body kick.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ki Duk's waist but Ki Duk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ki Duk at a distance. #CL2#
Ki Duk closes the distance and pushes Powell back into the cage.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Ki Duk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell is trying to drag Ki Duk to the mat but Ki Duk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##TD#
Powell pulls guard successfully.
Ki Duk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Powell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ki Duk rolls with it to try and escape but Powell cranks on the arm and Ki Duk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Love-Hate Powell!
Love-Hate Powell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 520     
Date:   Jun 11, 2017
#R1#
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardacre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardacre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Hardacre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardacre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardacre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardacre misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hardacre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardacre.
Hardacre misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardacre is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardacre fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell throws a leg kick but Hardacre sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.#T1#
Powell swinging wildly here.
Hardacre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell 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 Hardacre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardacre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardacre scores with a sloppy right hand. Powell should have avoided that one.
Hardacre looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardacre.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardacre is just out of range.
Damian Hardacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardacre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardacre throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Powell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell stops Hardacre from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Hardacre is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardacre is trying to stand up here but Powell is controlling him well. #ES2#
Hardacre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardacre tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardacre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardacre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardacre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Hardacre avoids it well and moves away.
Hardacre scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Powell defending well as Hardacre loads up on a big left hand.
Powell lands a jab to Hardacre's midsection.
Hardacre throws a front kick that sends Powell stumbling back into the cage.
Hardacre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Hardacre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardacre throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardacre throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Hardacre misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardacre.
Hardacre moves out of range of the body kick from Powell.
Damian Hardacre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Hardacre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardacre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell misses with a hook. Hardacre ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardacre! But no joy.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardacre steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hardacre misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardacre misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hardacre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardacre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardacre throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Powell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardacre sprawls and moves away.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardacre throws a body kick that misses.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardacre doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Hardacre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardacre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardacre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Hardacre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell blocks a jab.
Hardacre swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardacre!
Hardacre is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Hardacre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardacre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hardacre manages to get back to half guard.
Hardacre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!
Hardacre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Powell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hardacre's guard. Nice work there by Powell.
Damian Hardacre has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardacre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powell is in close to Hardacre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Powell is working Hardacre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardacre wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Hardacre wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardacre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hardacre trying to control the position.
Powell trying to control but Hardacre is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Hardacre has his feet on Powell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hardacre tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but Hardacre is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hardacre has closed the distance and engaged Powell in a clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardacre to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardacre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardacre. #T4#
Hardacre works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardacre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardacre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardacre.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardacre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardacre lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hardacre - that landed with a thud. #KD2#
Hardacre drops Powell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Powell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Hardacre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hardacre manages to break the clinch.
Powell is looking to wear down Hardacre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardacre lands a body shot.
Hardacre lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
BOOM! Hardacre lands a beautiful left hook that drops Powell. Powell tries to recover but Hardacre is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Powell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Hardacre!
In his post fight interview, Damian Hardacre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei     
Date:   Mar 26, 2017
#R1#
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell avoids the head kick by Bon.
Bon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
Bon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Bon.
Powell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Jab from Powell.
Bon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Bon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bon throws a leg kick but Powell checks it.
Bon throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
Bon thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bon looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Bon looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bon.
Powell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bon keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Powell feints and then cracks Bon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bon down.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Bon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bon tries to avoid it. #T2#
Bon scores with a jab to the body.
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Remy Bon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bon moves away.
Powell checks a leg kick.
Bon slips a straight right by Powell.
Crunch! Powell slams his shin into Bon's torso.
Powell avoids the body shot from Bon. #KD#
Bon lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Bon takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Bon misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Bon clobbers Powell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Powell misses.
Bon misses with a jab to the body
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bon throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Bon as Powell shoots in.
Bon misses with a head kick.
Bon lands with a kick to the temple. Powell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Bon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Some wild striking there from Bon.
Bon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Bon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bon misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
Bon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bon keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell postures up in Bon's guard and throws a big left but Bon blocks it.
Powell stops Bon from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bon is retaining full guard.
Bon is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bon tried to score with a low kick but Powell checks it.
A cross from Bon lands.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Powell checks a low kick from Bon.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Powell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bon's half guard.
Powell wants to pass to mount but Bon is defending the position. #T2#
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell trying to mount his opponent but Bon defends it.
Powell throwing shots but Bon is blocking nicely.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Powell manages to move to mount! #ES#
Bon bucks up and throws Powell to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Bon throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell sizes up Bon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Bon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Powell dives in and grabs Bon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bon pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.
Bon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4##TD2#
Powell gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Bon wants to get back to his feet.
Powell is pressing down on Bon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bon is holding on for now.
Powell winds up and cracks Bon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bon pushes Powell off looking to stand but Powell dives back in and keeps control.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bon keeps working. #SUB2#
Powell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bon defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Bon throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
A jab from Bon misses.
Bon throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Bon lands with an overhand left.
Powell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bon. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Bon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Powell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Bon. #T1#
Bon scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Bon. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Bon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bon at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bon doesn't seem phased though.
Bon throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
Powell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
Bon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Bon settles back down.
Bon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Bon wants to slow Powell down by chopping away at his legs.
Bon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bon.
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell shoots in but Bon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remy Bon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love-Hate Powell.
Powell slips a jab from Bon.
Bon lands a two punch combo.
Remy Bon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bon gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Bon breaks the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Bon is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Bon's guard.#ES#
Bon pushes Powell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Powell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bon. That's going to slow Powell down.
Powell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell tries to clinch up but Bon circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bon throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bon.
Powell tries to clinch there but Bon circles away. #T4#
Bon wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Bon throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Powell pushes Bon up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell wants to stall.
Bon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Bon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage.#BC#
Bon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Powell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bon, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Bon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Bon!

A less than humble Remy Bon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: T179: Escobar vs. Palelei     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Bomb misses with a hook.
Powell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bomb misses with a leg kick.
Powell feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bomb.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Powell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Powell checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bomb!
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Bomb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bomb!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be where Bomb is right now. #T1#
Powell working the ground and pound but Bomb is defending the strikes.
Bomb tries to improve position but can't.
Bomb is not content to let Powell control the position.
Bomb is trying to improve his position.
Bomb taking a bit of punishment here - Powell scoring with strikes. #T2#
Bomb can't do much from the bottom here.
Bomb is not content to let Powell control the position.
Powell scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Powell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Powell trying to control the position but Bomb is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Powell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell scores with punches from side control.
Powell working away.
Powell working the ground and pound from side control.
Bomb wants to get back to his feet but Powell drags him back down.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
Powell wants to control but Bomb is keeping him busy.
Powell working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Powell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bomb wants to get back to his feet but Powell drags him back down.
Bomb is looking to regain half guard here but Powell keeps moving and retains side control.
Powell lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bomb can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bomb throws a lazy uppercut
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomb throws a sloppy body shot
and Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Powell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Powell scores with a leg kick.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb misses with the body kick#TD#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bomb!
Bomb is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb tries to bench press Powell off him but Powell keeps the position.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomb can do to turn this around?
Bomb is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bomb keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Powell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bomb has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Powell stalls from top position.
Bomb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Powell working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bomb keeps working.
Bomb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Love-Hate Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell trying to pass the guard but Bomb defending well.
Powell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bomb is staying active underneath Powell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Powell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Powell is looking for a kimura but Bomb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powell to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Powell trying to mount his opponent but Bomb defends it. #T3#
Bomb trying to control from the bottom.
Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Nice strikes from Powell there.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bomb keeps working.
Powell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bomb wants to hold on but Powell pushes him away.#T4#
Powell dominating with strikes here.
Bomb is bucking up trying to escape but Powell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powell lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Bomb is rocked!
Powell loads up with a big shot that hurts Bomb! He's pulled Powell in close but Powell has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bomb survive? More strikes from Powell and Bomb is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Love-Hate Powell!
In his post fight interview, Love-Hate Powell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Death Squad 368:Pablo v Lex     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Powell slips under a jab from Shephard.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell works Shephard's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Powell!
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range.
Shephard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Shephard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Shephard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shephard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Shephard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shephard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shephard fails with a takedown attempt.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Shephard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shephard feinted with a counter takedown.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shephard counter with a right hand.
Shephard avoids the body shot from Powell. #T1#
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Powell swings for the body but Shephard moves out of range.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shephard.
A little feinted left hand from Shephard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell 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 Shephard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shephard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shephard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shephard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell lands a head shot.
Shephard shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Shephard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shephard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell is looking to slow Shephard down with leg kicks.
Shephard throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Shephard's shoulder, as Shephard tries to avoid the shot.
Shephard is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Shephard is pushing Powell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Shephard. #T3#
Shephard scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard scores with a shoulder strike.
Shephard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell is trying to break free.#BC#
Shephard manages to break the clinch.
Shephard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powell momentarily.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Shephard misses the target.
Shephard is looking to clinch.
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Shephard.#T4#
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shephard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell throws a body punch but Shephard moves out of range.
Shephard connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Powell misses with a right hand
and Shephard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Shephard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Shephard lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shephard counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Shephard!
Jack Shephard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: Death Squad 364:Davis v Gordon     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Randy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy jabs Powell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Randy scores with a decent looking hook.
Randy slips a jab from Powell.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Powell throws a leg kick but Randy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randy lands a jab to the nose.
Randy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Randy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Powell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Randy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Powell is in Randy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
Randy pulls Powell in to control the position. #T1#
Powell wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randy is controlling Powell's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randy is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell misses the jab.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Randy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Powell blocks the body kick.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Randy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powell.
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randy is able to avoid easily.
Randy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Powell misses with a leg kick.
Randy moves away from the strike by Powell.
It seemed like Randy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randy tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Powell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randy cracks Powell with a good jab.
Powell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Powell is breathing heavily.#T3#
Randy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Randy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Powell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Randy avoids it.
Randy slaps away a takedown attempt from Powell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Randy cracks the inside of Powell's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - Randy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randy.
Randy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy digs a good body shot into Powell's ribs.#T4#
Nice cross by Randy.
Randy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
Randy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Randy throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD2#
Randy lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Randy takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Powell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Powell walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Randy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Randy!
Macho Randy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Death Squad 360:Gordon v John     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Powell misses with the combination.
Mcfacepunch avoids the head kick by Powell.
Mcfacepunch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An inside leg kick from Mcfacepunch misses.
A left and a right from Powell both land. Nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Powell blocks the leg kick.
Mcfacepunch backing away here, and Powell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Powell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcfacepunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcfacepunch connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Mcfacepunch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcfacepunch's head backwards.
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!
Mcfacepunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Mcfacepunch tries to work over Powell's front leg with a kick but Powell checks it.
Mcfacepunch is looking to chop away at Powell's legs. #T1#
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Powell misses with a two punch combination.
Powell throws a hook but Mcfacepunch avoids it easily.
Mcfacepunch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Mcfacepunch misses its intended target.
Mcfacepunch checks a leg kick.
Mcfacepunch tried to counter with a leg kick but Powell avoided it.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Mcfacepunch counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell scores with a kick to the body.
Mcfacepunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Powell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcfacepunch is looking for a counter combo.
Powell throws a body punch but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Mcfacepunch throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Powell misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Mcfacepunch misses with an uppercut.
Powell misses with a low kick.
Mcfacepunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Mcfacepunch wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell defending well as Mcfacepunch loads up on a big left hand.
Powell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mcfacepunch blocks it well.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Mcfacepunch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mcfacepunch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Powell looks for the body kick but Mcfacepunch saw that one coming.
Mcfacepunch thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mcfacepunch throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell thows a leg kick but Mcfacepunch checks it
and Mcfacepunch counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfacepunch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcfacepunch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcfacepunch throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.#T3#
Powell lunges at Mcfacepunch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcfacepunch's hand.
Mcfacepunch missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell throws a low kick, looking for Mcfacepunch's leg but Mcfacepunch calmly moves out of range.
Powell throws a head kick but Mcfacepunch moves out of range.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice leg kick.
Powell blocks a low kick nicely.
Mcfacepunch moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcfacepunch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Mcfacepunch's head coaches at Touch-butt with that dork in the park that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcfacepunch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Powell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Powell defending well as Mcfacepunch loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Powell lands a leg kick that knocks Mcfacepunch off balance momentarily.
Powell misses with a leg kick.
Mcfacepunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Mcfacepunch moves out of range of the body kick from Powell.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcfacepunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcfacepunch misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Mcfacepunch tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcfacepunch misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Powell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powell.
Powell won't allow Mcfacepunch to get back to his feet.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mcfacepunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcfacepunch.
Powell throws a low kick but Mcfacepunch avoids it.
Powell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcfacepunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Powell clinches up against the ropes.
Mcfacepunch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell. #BC#
Mcfacepunch breaks the clinch.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Powell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Powell slips under a jab.
Mcfacepunch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Powell checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcfacepunch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powell jabs at Mcfacepunch's body.
Nice body punch from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch digs a good hook to Powell's body.
The fighters circling - Mcfacepunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcfacepunch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Powell just manages to avoid it.
Mcfacepunch throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Mcfacepunch moves out of range of the body kick from Powell.
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch misses with a body kick.
Powell checks a leg kick. #T2#
Powell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcfacepunch misses with a low kick.
Powell thows a leg kick but Mcfacepunch checks it
and Mcfacepunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat.
Mcfacepunch throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfacepunch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell misses the jab.
Mcfacepunch throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Mcfacepunch misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcfacepunch looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Mcfacepunch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcfacepunch pushes Powell off but Powell dives into side control.
Mcfacepunch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mcfacepunch is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcfacepunch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcfacepunch is avoiding damage well.
Mcfacepunch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Powell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcfacepunch is not content to let Powell control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mcfacepunch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powell can pounce on him.
Mcfacepunch moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcfacepunch throws a quick counter head kick but Powell was just out of range.
Mcfacepunch stuffs the takedown.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfacepunch moves out of range easily.
Mcfacepunch misses with a straight left.
Powell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcfacepunch lands with a nice combination. Powell backs away looking to recover.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcfacepunch appears to be looking for a big counter.
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 Tiny Mcfacepunch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcfacepunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcfacepunch manages to avoid it.
Mcfacepunch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mcfacepunch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mcfacepunch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiny Mcfacepunch is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Powell with the counter takedown but Mcfacepunch avoids it easily.
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Mcfacepunch's knee but Mcfacepunch avoids it well.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcfacepunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcfacepunch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcfacepunch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mcfacepunch wants to slow Powell down by chopping away at his legs.
Powell tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Mcfacepunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcfacepunch misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Mcfacepunch is predictable there #TD2#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcfacepunch wants to get back to his feet.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcfacepunch to regain full guard.
Powell won't allow Mcfacepunch to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Powell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcfacepunch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Powell, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Mcfacepunch tries to stand but Powell is controlling from the bottom.
Powell working a defensive guard here.
Powell has Mcfacepunch pulled in close to control his posture.
Mcfacepunch wants to get up but he can't break Powell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Love-Hate Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Powell is trying to keep Mcfacepunch in close.
Mcfacepunch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcfacepunch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Powell wants to clinch up but Mcfacepunch keeps it at a distance.
Mcfacepunch looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Tiny Mcfacepunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcfacepunch throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcfacepunch's waist but Mcfacepunch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcfacepunch on the side of the head.
Mcfacepunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcfacepunch gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Powell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powell. #T4#
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcfacepunch wants to get back to his feet but Powell passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcfacepunch is trying to stand up here but Powell is controlling him well.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcfacepunch wants to get back to his feet.
Powell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfacepunch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiny Mcfacepunch.
I think Mcfacepunch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiny Mcfacepunch!

Tiny Mcfacepunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Death Squad 354:Koko v Morgan     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Wiggins clinches up with Powell and pushes him back against the ropes.
Powell digs a right hand into Wiggins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wiggins's gas tank. #BC2#
Wiggins breaks the clinch.
A big left from Wiggins misses.
A combination from Wiggins does no damage.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell looks to land a combination but Wiggins avoids it well.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell is looking to clinch but Wiggins is avoiding it.
Wiggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Despite the aggression on Wiggins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Powell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiggins's calf.
Powell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Wiggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wiggins checks a leg kick.
Wiggins misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powell. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Powell. That snapped Wiggins's head back.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell thows a leg kick but Wiggins checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wiggins checks it well.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Powell misses with a double jab
and Wiggins counters with a two punch combo.
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell throws a leg kick but Wiggins moved away.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
Powell tries to work over Wiggins's front leg with a kick but Wiggins checks it.
Wiggins unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Wiggins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
Wiggins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wiggins checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Powell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiggins defends it nicely.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Wiggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiggins's waist but Wiggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with a leg kick.
Powell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wiggins wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Wiggins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiggins wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Wiggins has managed to clinch.
Wiggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiggins throws an elbow that misses.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Love-Hate Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Wiggins lands an elbow that stopped Powell in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Wiggins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the ropes.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wiggins.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Wiggins controls the action.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggins moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Powell.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiggins shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wiggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiggins feints a counter leg kick.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Wiggins moves away and avoids it.
Wiggins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powell jabs at Wiggins's body.
Powell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wiggins misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Wiggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell ducks right into an uppercut from Wiggins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Love-Hate Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Powell gets tackled into the ropes by Wiggins. Wiggins maintains the clinch.
Powell stalling.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wiggins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Wiggins pushes him off.
Powell tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell is working for takedown but Wiggins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powell trying to stall but Wiggins improves his position. #BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Wiggins checks the leg kick.
Powell misses with an uppercut
and Wiggins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wiggins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wiggins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wiggins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins misses with a head kick.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiggins.
Powell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggins.
Powell is looking to counter the offense by Wiggins and move into the clinch.
Powell lands a jab.
Andrew Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggins tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggins blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Wiggins breaks from the clinch.
Wiggins throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggins.
Powell misses with a body kick.
Wiggins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wiggins throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Wiggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggins blocks an elbow strike from Powell. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Powell around his waist. Powell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Powell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wiggins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Powell's brow.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Wiggins being controlled against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggins scores with a hook to the body.
Wiggins lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Wiggins struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Wiggins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggins pushes Powell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wiggins lands with a light punch inside.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell pushes Wiggins back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wiggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powell's defenses.
Wiggins misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggins throws a head punch that misses.
Wiggins lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Wiggins breaks the clinch.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggins.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiggins sprawls and moves away.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Wiggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Powell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell takes one on the button.
Powell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrew Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Powell.#CL2#
Wiggins moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Wiggins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wiggins misses with a body kick.
Powell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiggins avoids the body shot from Powell.
Wiggins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tries to land a front kick but Wiggins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##CL2#
Wiggins forces Powell back against the ropes and clinches.
Wiggins lands an elbow that stopped Powell in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggins throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wiggins closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wiggins!
Wiggins throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Wiggins tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Powell scoring with punches from side control.
Wiggins taking a bit of punishment here - Powell scoring with strikes.
Powell gets to mount! Wiggins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Powell.
Powell cracks Wiggins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wiggins is squirming around, avoiding Powell's attempts to control the action.
Powell has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wiggins's face.
Wiggins throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Powell landing shots from mount.
Wiggins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Powell. What's that going to do exactly?
Wiggins regains half guard.
Powell is keen to just control but Wiggins is a slippery customer.
Wiggins missing with punches from the bottom.
Wiggins tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Wiggins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Wiggins is defending well. #T3#
Wiggins punching from the bottom.
Wiggins is staying active underneath Powell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Powell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Love-Hate Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell blocks the strikes from Wiggins.
Powell blocks the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wiggins missing with punches from the bottom.
Powell blocks the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wiggins missing with punches from the bottom.
Wiggins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wiggins scores with a punch to the head.
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Wiggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiggins tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell throwing a counter right hand but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Wiggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggins tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wiggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell misses with a low kick.
Powell motions for Wiggins to come forward. Powell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love-Hate Powell!

Love-Hate Powell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Death Squad 349:Quaid v Uru     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Powell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bomb - the referee stops the clock and Powell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bomb. Powell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Powell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bomb misses with a body shot.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
Bomb throws a quick counter kick to the body but Powell avoids it.
Bomb moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Powell moves out of range as Bomb throws a body kick.
Powell scores with a jab to the head.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bomb throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Powell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Powell.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell looking to stall.
Powell managing to block the knees to the body from Bomb.
Bomb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Bomb stalls.
Bomb working aggressively here. #T1#
Powell fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell has had enough of the clinch but Bomb keeps him there for the moment.
Bomb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #BC#
Bomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomb looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomb misses with a wild combination.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powell throws a leg kick but Bomb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Powell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bomb's hands.
Bomb moves out of range as Powell strikes.
The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bomb doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Powell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bomb is out of range and Powell settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb lands a jab to the head.
Bomb throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Powell misses.
Bomb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bomb misses with a body shot.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb misses with a body kick. #CL#
Bomb rushes Powell and presses him up against the ropes.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell stalling against the ropes.
Powell is stalling here.
Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powell working aggressively here. #T3#
Bomb misses with a knee to the head.
Powell avoiding damage as Bomb throws knees to the body.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but Powell blocks with his arms.
Powell trying to land knees to the body.
Bomb lands a good knee to the midsection. Powell won't want to take too many of those.
Bomb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Powell.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as Bomb tries to tie him up.
Maybe Bomb would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bomb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell has Bomb pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bomb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powell trying to stall but Bomb improves his position.
Bomb missing with knees to the body. #T4##BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Bomb slams his shin into Powell's torso.
Bomb throws a lazy head kick
and Powell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bomb scores with a leg kick.
A head kick from Bomb lands but Powell takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Bomb.
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Bomb's belly button to the back.
Powell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell throws a right and a left that Bomb avoids nicely.
Powell tries to land a front kick but Bomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bomb avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bomb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Powell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bomb if he has to take too many more of those.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb cracks Powell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Powell avoids the body shot from Bomb.
Powell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Powell throws a body punch but Bomb moves out of range.
Powell blocks the body kick.
Powell connects with a single shot there.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
James Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell moves out of range as Bomb throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Bomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomb throws a quick counter head kick but Powell was just out of range.
Bomb slips a jab from Powell.
Bomb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Bomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell is looking to land body kicks.
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomb misses the target.
Powell falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomb misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Powell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell is fighting to break Bomb's control of his arms but Bomb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell is in close to Bomb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell stopping the sweep attempt from Bomb.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
Bomb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powell takes a step back to recover.
Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Powell moves forwards but Bomb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Bomb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomb tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bomb 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 Powell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice cross by Powell.
Bomb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Bomb gets caught flat footed, as Powell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bomb is looking to stand back up but Powell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bomb. #REVR#
Powell slips a nice elbow through Bomb's hands, connecting with Bomb's forehead.
Powell wants to pass to mount but Bomb is defending the position.
Powell is trying to control. Bomb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bomb is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomb is looking to control Powell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomb avoid being mounted?
Powell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bomb to regain full guard.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bomb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 James Bomb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell misses with a body kick.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bomb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell blocks the body kick.
Bomb missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Bomb.
Powell misses the jab.
Bomb scores with the left hand. Powell knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell throws a hook but Bomb avoids it easily.
Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
It looks like Bomb has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Powell. Bomb shrugs it off though.
Bomb looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
A lazy left from Bomb finds it's target.
Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Bomb throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bomb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Powell wants to slow Bomb down by chopping away at his legs.
Bomb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powell misses with a straight left.
Powell connects with an inside leg kick.
Powell thumps Bomb with a low kick.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bomb jabs Powell right on the nose. Powell blinks but takes it well.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomb throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Powell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bomb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bomb counters with a solid body kick.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Bomb moved out of range nicely.
Bomb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bomb throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bomb won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Powell.
Bomb wants to control but Powell postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Powell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bomb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bomb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bomb gets full guard.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
James Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bomb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell wants to control from the top but Bomb keeps moving.
Love-Hate Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bomb trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bomb misses with a kick to the body
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomb misses the target.
Powell connects with a high kick.
Bomb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomb.
Powell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Bomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Powell blocks it.
Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell tries to counter with a clinch but Bomb shakes him off and moves away.
Bomb takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bomb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bomb!

 

Event: Death Squad 344:Heart v Sionis     
Date:   Sep 28, 2016
#R1#
Powell looks to land a combination but Leopoldo avoids it well.
Leopoldo with the counter takedown but Powell avoids it easily.
Leopoldo misses with a looping right.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leopoldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leopoldo feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Leopoldo with that takedown attempt.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
A cross from Powell lands.
Powell scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Powell. No joy for Leopoldo on that attempt.
Powell jabs Leopoldo right on the nose. Leopoldo blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Leopoldo gets caught napping as Powell dives in and scores a takedown. Leopoldo manages to retain guard.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powell is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Leopoldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leopoldo throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1#
Powell looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Leopoldo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Powell uses it to pass to side control.
Leopoldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Leopoldo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Powell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Powell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
Powell lands some shots froms side control.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2##SUB#
Powell has hold of Leopoldo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leopoldo seems comfortable defending it but Powell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leopoldo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leopoldo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Powell couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Love-Hate Powell!
Love-Hate Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1##TD#
Powell gets caught napping as Olah dives in and scores a takedown. Powell manages to retain guard.
Olah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olah trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Olah postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it. #T1#
Olah throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olah's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVB#
Olah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powell's guard. #REVR#
Olah wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.
Olah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Olah stands up over Powell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Olah has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Olah.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Olah takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Olah tries to improve position but can't.
Olah is working hard here to advance position.
Olah looking for a sweep but Powell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Olah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olah tries to hold on but Powell pushes him away. #T3#
Olah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Powell is landing with some decent strikes but Olah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Olah sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Olah is looking to get back to full guard here but Powell has managed to pass to side control instead.
Olah is looking to reverse the position.
Powell lands an elbow.
Olah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Olah is looking to improve his position.
Olah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powell passes Olah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olah is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Olah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powell is working away from the top position though.
Powell drops an elbow to the side of Olah's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Powell trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Olah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Olah just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olah shoots in looking for a takedown. Powell tries to sprawl out of it but Olah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Powell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Olah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Powell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olah looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olah missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Powell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Powell scores with a jab. Olah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Olah is out of range.
Powell moves out of range as Olah throws a body kick.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Olah misses.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
Powell scores with a leg kick.
Olah lands a lovely overhand right.
Olah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olah somewhat.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Olah. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Powell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powell.
Olah misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Powell counters with a single leg into guard. Olah didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Olah is looking to sweep but instead, Powell has passed into half guard.
Olah trying to get back to full guard but Powell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Olah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Powell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olah is looking to escape.
Olah is looking to improve his position but Powell isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Olah gets back to half guard.
Powell wants to pass to mount but Olah is defending the position.
Olah is holding on to half guard well.
Olah tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Powell is pressing down on Olah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olah is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olah tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olah.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Powell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Powell looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Olah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Olah.
Olah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olah throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control.
Powell landing a few strikes.
Olah is looking for a sweep.
Powell trying to control the action but Olah is working from the bottom.
Olah is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell scores with punches from side control.
Love-Hate Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olah keeps working.
Olah is trying to improve his position.
Olah wants to control but Powell postures up.
Powell working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Powell is trying to get an arm triangle but Olah is defending well.
Powell gets to mount! Olah was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Powell landing strikes from the mount.
Halo Olah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Powell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Olah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Olah wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.
Olah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olah.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Olah is keeping the position.#T3#
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Olah keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Olah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olah trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer.
Powell trying to control but Olah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Olah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powell defends well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olah's head.
Love-Hate Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olah wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Olah being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Olah working for submissions but it's allowed Powell to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olah tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love-Hate Powell!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Love-Hate Powell made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SPI - 3     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Adrian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yo Adrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adrian in his tracks.
Powell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adrian feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Adrian moves into range and clinches up with Powell.#TD2#
Powell tightens his grip and picks Adrian up, before dumping him to the ground. Adrian manages to land in guard.
Adrian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adrian is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
Powell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Adrian is retaining full guard.
Powell trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adrian wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Adrian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Adrian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Adrian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powell trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Powell controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Adrian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell works Adrian's body with a nice hook.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adrian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adrian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Adrian doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Yo Adrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Adrian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adrian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adrian can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Powell fails to pull guard.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Adrian wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
Adrian pulls Powell in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Powell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Powell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Powell passes into half guard.
Powell is trying to control the action in half guard but Adrian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Powell stalling away here and it's allowed Adrian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Adrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Powell misses with a takedown attempt - Adrian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Powell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Powell clinches.
Adrian crunches a lovely knee into Powell's ribcage.
Adrian digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Adrian.
A hook to the body from Adrian.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adrian lands a nice shot to the body.
Adrian is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell being controlled against the cage.
Adrian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell is breathing heavily.#T1#
Powell tries to stall but Adrian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adrian.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adrian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powell's face. #CUT#
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Adrian stalling in the clinch.
Adrian pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adrian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Powell or not.
Adrian landing knees to the body.
Yo Adrian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adrian pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adrian digs a right hand underneath Powell's ribcage. Powell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adrian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adrian just leaning against Powell, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adrian trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Adrian.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Adrian.
A bit of stalling here from Adrian.
Adrian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian stalling against the cage.
Adrian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
Adrian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adrian is working Powell over against the cage.
Adrian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adrian.
Adrian scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Adrian.
Adrian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Adrian.
Adrian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adrian landing knees to the body.
Adrian is working Powell over against the cage.
Adrian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Adrian as the two fighters clinch.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Adrian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adrian lands a good knee to the midsection. Powell won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Adrian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Powell avoiding damage as Adrian throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adrian.
Adrian lands a shot to the body.
Adrian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Adrian lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Adrian as the two fighters clinch.
Powell stalling in the clinch but Adrian improves position.
A right hand to the body from Adrian.
Adrian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adrian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Adrian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yo Adrian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
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!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adrian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adrian lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adrian checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Adrian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adrian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powell being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Powell to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adrian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Adrian avoiding damage.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nice elbow from Adrian.
Adrian blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Adrian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adrian slows down the pace here.
Adrian has Powell pushed against the cage.
Adrian seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Adrian working Powell over with knees to the body.
Adrian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adrian obliges.
Adrian leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Adrian. #T2#
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs. #KD#
Adrian lands a big right hand that sends Powell to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Powell! #ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adrian controlling the action here.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Adrian finish him?
Adrian scores with a big shot! Powell's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Powell! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yo Adrian!
A victorious Yo Adrian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SPI - 2     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Nice shot by Powell.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Maxwell defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Powell just leaning against Maxwell, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Maxwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Powell is trying to keep an underhook but Maxwell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maxwell thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell is looking to control Maxwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powell avoid being mounted?#T1#
Powell is not content to let Maxwell control the position.#SUB#
Powell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maxwell pulls his head out easily.
Maxwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Maxwell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Maxwell is thwarting Powell's attempts to control the position.
Powell is not content to let Maxwell control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maxwell slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Maxwell avoids it well and moves away.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Maxwell missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxwell.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell stalling.
Maxwell avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Maxwell avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
Powell has been working on his balance at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maxwell.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Powell.
Maxwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Powell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Love-Hate Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Maxwell.
Powell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxwell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Powell blocks it.
Powell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maxwell looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Maxwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maxwell dodges an elbow strike from Powell. #BC#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Powell. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell tries a quick counter leg kick but Powell is wise to it.
Powell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maxwell. That did some damage!
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
It looked like Powell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maxwell.
A lazy left from Maxwell finds it's target.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Maxwell is trying to stall.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powell lands a leg kick that knocks Maxwell off balance momentarily.
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Maxwell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Powell landing strikes from the bottom.
Powell manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Powell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Powell is tightening it up a little... Maxwell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maxwell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maxwell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Love-Hate Powell!
Love-Hate Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Return of Kings     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kharitonov on the side of the head.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov takes one on the button.
Powell cracks the inside of Kharitonov's front leg.
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Powell jabs at Kharitonov's body.
Kharitonov checks a low kick from Powell.
Kharitonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kharitonov has time to react.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Powell.
Kharitonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Powell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is defending well. #T1#
Powell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Powell is looking to pass Kharitonov's guard but actually Kharitonov recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell throws an elbow that misses. Kharitonov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Kharitonov!#REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Powell working for a triangle but Kharitonov defends it easily.
Kharitonov wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Kharitonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard.
Kharitonov is working hard here to advance position.
Kharitonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.
Powell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kharitonov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Powell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Kharitonov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Kharitonov gets to his feet - Powell follows without any prompting.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Powell throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Powell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Kharitonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kharitonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Kharitonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Powell.
Kharitonov misses with a combination
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kharitonov gets a clinch.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell trying to land knees to the body.
Powell's coach down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Powell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kharitonov letting Powell take a breather here.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Powell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kharitonov's calf.
Powell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Powell instigates a clinch.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kharitonov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharitonov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell has Kharitonov pressed against the cage. #T1#
Kharitonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powell effectively controlling the action here.
Powell lands a left hand.
Kharitonov is pressed against the cage. Powell pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kharitonov! Two more big strikes from Powell and Kharitonov crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Love-Hate Powell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Love-Hate Powell made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: UVT 372: FAREWELL PT1     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maxwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell connects with a right hand. Maxwell shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands with a hook. Powell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat. #T1#
Maxwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maxwell. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxwell misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Maxwell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Maxwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maxwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powell is avoiding damage well.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Maxwell just content to control the position.
Maxwell working the ground and pound but Powell is defending the strikes.
Maxwell landing a few strikes.
Powell is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powell tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.
Powell keeps trying to improve his position.
Maxwell controls the position.
Maxwell working away.
Maxwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maxwell wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell wants to control but Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell works to advance to full mount. Powell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Powell is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Maxwell avoids the attempt from Powell to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Maxwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Maxwell unloading with bombs!
Maxwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powell is bucking up trying to escape but Maxwell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maxwell landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maxwell lands a jab.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell thuds his right hand into Powell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maxwell throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maxwell is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maxwell!
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell lands with a cross.
Powell shoots in but Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Powell looks to land a left hand but Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell misses the body punch #TD#
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Powell!
Maxwell trying to control the position but Powell is working away.
Powell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maxwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Powell actively working from the bottom here.
Maxwell is thwarting Powell's attempts to control the position.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell has his hands clasped together around Maxwell's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there.
Powell wants to improve his position but Maxwell is controlling well.
Maxwell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell. #T3##SUB#
Maxwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maxwell has Powell in his guard.#REVB#
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell controls Powell momentarily but Powell frees himself.
Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Powell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Maxwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Powell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maxwell in his tracks.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Maxwell - just one landing.
Maxwell stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is looking to slow Maxwell down with leg kicks.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.#T1#
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell with a jab.
Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxwell at a distance.
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!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powell misses with a kick to the body.
Powell connects with a leg kick. Maxwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell throws a low kick but Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Powell with a nice cross.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a right hook to the body.
Powell throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Maxwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Maxwell.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Powell backs away, Maxwell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxwell.
Love-Hate Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maxwell's head backwards.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Maxwell feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Maxwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell counters with a thumping low kick.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Ross Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Powell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Maxwell!

During a confident post fight interview, Ross Maxwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UVT 369: Mattos vs Bruno     
Date:   May 22, 2016
#R1#
Powell misses with a straight right.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Powell lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ghotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghotha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Ghotha ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powell but Powell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Love-Hate Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.#T1#
Ghotha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Ghotha shoots in.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Ghotha moves away from the strike by Powell.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.
Ghotha looks winded!
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Powell stalling.
Powell presses Ghotha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell just leaning against Ghotha, taking a breather.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell pushes Ghotha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Powell to work.
A bit of stalling here from Powell.
Powell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Powell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Powell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Powell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ghotha won't allow Powell to pass to mount.
Powell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Powell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ghotha is just riding it out for now. Powell eventually gives up the hold.
Powell passes to full mount!
Ghotha is bucking up trying to escape but Powell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Powell controlling from the full mount.
Powell dominating with strikes here.
Powell content just to control the position here.
Powell tries to control but Ghotha wriggling away.
Ghotha is trying to escape the mount.
Powell content just to control the position here.
Ghotha swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Powell. #TD#
Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghotha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Powell cracks Ghotha with a solid left hand.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghotha being controlled here, momentarily.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ghotha has his foot on Powell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powell works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powell advances position into side control!#SUB#
Powell is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghotha is defending well.
Powell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghotha to see if he's OK.
Love-Hate Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell slows the pace down.
Ghotha tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Powell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Powell tries to advance to mount but Ghotha denies him.
Powell landing a few strikes.
Powell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ghotha is desperately trying to improve his position but Powell has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Powell controlling the position easily from mount.
Ghotha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is having none of it.
Powell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ghotha's face.
Ghotha is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Powell controlling the pace.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ghotha is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell. #T4#
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Powell slows the pace down in half guard.
Powell prevents Ghotha from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell stalls.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Powell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Ghotha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ghotha content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Powell has locked up a guillotine! Powell's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ghotha is holding on here and Powell must be using up a lot of energy. Ghotha has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Powell gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Love-Hate Powell!
After the big win, Love-Hate Powell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: UVT 361: Reilly vs Leonard     
Date:   Mar 26, 2016
#R1#
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Powell.
Bourque throws a big counter head kick but Powell avoids it with no problem.
Powell misses with a hook.
Bourque throws a counter combo.
Bourque looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Bourque misses.
Bourque walks forward, straight into a front kick from Powell.
Bourque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bourque unleashes a big counter combination but Powell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bourque dodges the punch combination from Powell.
Bourque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powell misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Bourque. #T1#
Powell throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Powell lands a really nice looking cross but Bourque seems unphased.
Bourque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourque connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bourque moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powell avoids the head kick by Bourque.
Bourque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Powell. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourque tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bourque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bourque breaks from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Powell as he connects with a hook.
Bourque tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Powell.
Powell connects with a jab.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Bourque misses
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
Powell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powell.
Bourque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell. #T3#
Powell lands a jab to Bourque's midsection.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourque.
Powell is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourque's waist but Bourque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bourque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourque's head backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Powell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Powell, as that shot connected.
Powell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Powell avoids the head kick by Bourque. #T4##CL#
Powell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bourque up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Bourque looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bourque throws a head punch that misses.
Powell avoiding damage.
Powell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourque's efforts to push away.#TD#
Powell pulls guard.
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell managing to control the position.
Bourque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bourque jabs Powell right on the nose. Powell blinks but takes it well.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bourque misses with a kick to the body.
Powell lands with an uppercut that bounces Bourque off the cage and back into range.
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque avoids the head kick by Powell.
Powell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Powell.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Bourque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Powell feints and as Bourque raises his hands in defense, Powell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powell wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Bourque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Powell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bourque's head.
Bourque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bourque takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Timothy Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Bourque misses.
Powell feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick from Bourque lands but Powell takes it in his stride.
Bourque misses with a hook.#TD#
Bourque gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bourque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Bourque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bourque works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourque is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourque can do to turn this around?
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell cracks Bourque with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bourque has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Powell looking to sit in guard and control but Bourque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Bourque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bourque throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Bourque throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell looking to pass the guard.
Timothy Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bourque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bourque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.
Powell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Powell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Powell trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom. #T3#
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Powell looking to pass the guard.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powell postures up.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Bourque is keeping the position.
Love-Hate Powell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Powell misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Bourque should have avoided that one.
Powell connects with a single shot there.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love-Hate Powell!

Love-Hate Powell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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