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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Powers persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Powers is wise to it.
Powers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Singh lands with a right hand.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
Powers throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Powers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh thumps Powers with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh misses the jab.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Powers connects with a body shot.
Powers tries to move into range but Singh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Singh misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Singh. Beautiful body shot.
Singh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powers's head.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers is pressing down on Singh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singh is holding on for now.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Powers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Singh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Singh is looking to stand up but Powers isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh moves out of range as Powers strikes.
Troy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Powers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Singh keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Singh is pressing down on Powers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Powers wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
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 Troy Powers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powers misses with a hook to the body
and Singh counters with a good low kick that Powers was not able to check.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh throws a big counter head kick but Powers avoids it with no problem.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Powers slips under a jab from Singh.
Powers throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh throws a low kick but Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Powers darts in trying to clinch
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh tries to land a leg kick but Powers saw it coming and moves away.
Powers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Powers checks a low kick from Singh.
Singh throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
Powers is looking to wear down Singh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powers goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Singh digs a good hook to Powers's body.
A shot to the body from Powers misses
and Singh counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheers as Singh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singh scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Powers scores with a nice head shot.
Singh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powers misses with a jab to the body
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Despite the aggression on Singh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Powers off balance momentarily.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh slips a jab from Powers.
Singh throws a body kick that misses
and Powers counters with a right hand to the body.
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Powers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powers scores with a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Singh enables Powers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Singh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Powers avoids the head kick by Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Powers misses with a body shot.
Singh raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Singh tries to move into range but Powers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Powers walks into a jab.
Powers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Powers is pressing down on Singh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singh is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Singh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Powers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Singh is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Singh lands with a straight right. Powers didn't see that one coming.
Powers drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Singh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Powers as he checks the leg kick.
Singh lands a glancing blow to the side of Powers's head.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
Powers lands a nice hook to Singh's body. Singh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Powers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Powers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.
Powers scores with a body shot.
Singh looks to throw a body kick
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Singh looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Singh thumps Powers with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powers works Singh's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Powers ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Powers misses its target.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Singh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Powers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Singh has one of Powers's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Powers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Singh to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powers 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 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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