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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zip Talahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Powers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zip Talahan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers looks for a takedown but Talahan sprawls well.
Talahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powers defends it well.
Powers gets caught napping as Talahan dives in and scores a takedown. Powers manages to retain guard.
Powers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Powers tries to get out of the position.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Talahan defends easily.
Talahan passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is looking for a sweep. Talahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talahan is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Talahan wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Powers looking for submissions off his back.
Talahan wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Talahan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talahan has hold of Powers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Powers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Talahan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Talahan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Powers is surviving well by controlling Talahan's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talahan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Powers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Powers and Talahan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Talahan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Talahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Talahan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powers has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Talahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Powers wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Talahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been informed that Talahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Talahan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zip Talahan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powers shoots in and gets a takedown into Talahan's guard.
Powers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
Talahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Talahan keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers is really struggling to control Talahan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers lands a couple of elbows.
Powers trying to control but Talahan is working from the bottom.
Powers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Talahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Powers, into his guard.
Powers keeping full guard, as Talahan tries to pass.
Talahan is still trying to improve position.
Talahan passes Powers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Talahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers punching from the bottom.
Powers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Powers actively working from the bottom here.
Powers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Talahan wants to land a leg kick but Powers is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers dives in and scores a takedown into Talahan's guard.
Powers throws an elbow that misses. Talahan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powers's guard. Nice move by Talahan!
Talahan pushing down on Powers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Talahan works his way into full mount!
Talahan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Powers is holding on tight.
Talahan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Powers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Talahan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Powers has worked his arm free - good work by Powers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to buck Talahan off but Talahan is having none of it.
Zip Talahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Talahan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Powers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Talahan but great work by Powers.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talahan seems a little lost for a moment, as Powers dominates the positioning.
Powers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talahan, who protects the arm well.
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 Tom Powers will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Talahan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Talahan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talahan wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talahan keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Talahan defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Talahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Talahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talahan tries to counter with a clinch but Powers shakes him off and moves away.
Talahan gets a clinch.
Powers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powers looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talahan stops a takedown attempt from Powers.
Talahan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Talahan is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talahan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powers is just riding it out for now. Talahan eventually gives up the hold.
Talahan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Talahan wants to free his trapped foot but Powers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talahan on the ground.
Talahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Powers wants to improve his position but Talahan is controlling well.
Talahan uses his free foot to push down on Powers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talahan wants to finish this one by submission but Powers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Talahan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zip Talahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talahan 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zip Talahan!
Zip Talahan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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