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Event:
Gladiators 42 McCain v Grieg
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kaku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaku is trying to ground and pound but Powers uses the momentary lack of control by Kaku to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kaku 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. Kaku eventually gives up the hold.
Kaku trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head. #T1#
Kaku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Powers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kaku there.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Powers wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kaku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Kaku.
Kaku is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Kaku stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaku lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kaku is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaku lands some shots froms side control.
Kaku moves into full mount!
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaku unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Powers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kaku celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Powers with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Powers's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy right hand. Powers should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Carvalho.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Powers avoids it with no problem.
Powers fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Powers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Powers closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho tries to throw a body punch but Powers avoids it by throwing Carvalho back against the cage.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land. #T2#
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Powers breaks the clinch.
Powers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Powers.
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Powers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Powers seems unphased.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Powers is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carvalho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Carvalho. Beautiful body shot.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Powers fails with the takedown
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carvalho defends it nicely.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Powers with a body shot.#T4#
Carvalho clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range. #CL#
Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Powers is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carvalho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Powers manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Carvalho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Powers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carvalho.
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Powers shoots in.
Carvalho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Carvalho circles away.
Powers tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Powers.
A countering left hand to the body from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho catches Powers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Powers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Powers getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Powers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Carvalho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Powers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Carvalho pulls down on the head and he's put Powers to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Carvalho!
Our winner, Rafael Carvalho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gladiators 25 Jones vs Powers
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Powers against the cage.
Powers is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Powers looks winded!
Powers dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Powers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Powers has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Powers shrugs off.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Powers in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Powers in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Powers 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Powers takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Powers's cut even more.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #ROC#
Powers is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Powers! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jones!
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Event:
Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Powers rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skywalker cracks Powers with an open hand slap.
Powers closes the distance but Skywalker moves to the side
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
It looked like Powers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Skywalker sizes up Powers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skywalker lands with a hook. Powers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skywalker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powers looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.#T2#
and Skywalker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Powers! He's just covering up as Skywalker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Skywalker!
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Event:
Gladiators 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Powers 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.#ES2#
Tyson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powers.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Powers.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Powers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powers goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers is looking to chop away at Tyson's legs.
We've been told by Powers's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Powers wants a takedown.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Powers breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tyson misses. #T2#
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Powers goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Tyson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Powers! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Powers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson 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.
Oh Powers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tyson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Powers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Tyson!
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Event:
Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Chiblow shoots for a takedown but Powers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Powers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chiblow's guard.
Chiblow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Chiblow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiblow wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Chiblow pushes down on Powers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiblow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chiblow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Chiblow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Powers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Chiblow!
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers tries to clinch up.
Skywalker connects with the punch.
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Powers drives through with a takedown into Skywalker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skywalker wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Skywalker's brow.
Skywalker wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skywalker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a solid left hand.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Powers manages to pass to side control.
Skywalker wants to get back to full guard but Powers has mounted him!#T1#
Skywalker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Skywalker tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
Skywalker is in a horrible position here. Powers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skywalker is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skywalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skywalker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skywalker tries to get out of the position.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Skywalker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Powers with good strikes from the mount here!
Powers lands a big elbow.
Skywalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skywalker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker working to try and regain half guard.
Skywalker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Skywalker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers lands a nice shot to the head.
Powers dominating with strikes here.
Skywalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skywalker hang on?
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Skywalker tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.#T3#
Skywalker tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skywalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Powers has a good base and remains in mount.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Powers breaks from Skywalker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Skywalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers with shots to the head and body - Skywalker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powers lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers with a couple of short strikes.
Skywalker can't escape the position.
Powers landing strikes from the mount and Skywalker is in trouble!
Powers landing punches.
Skywalker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Skywalker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Powers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Skywalker is rocked!
Powers postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Skywalker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Powers and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Powers!
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Stone is looking for a counter combo.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stone lunges at Powers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powers's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Powers has been cut.
Stone jabs at Powers's body.#CL2#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stone.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick.
Stone connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Powers to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Stone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Celtia misses with a few strikes there.
Powers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Powers moves into range and clinches up with Celtia.#TD#
Powers wants the takedown. Celtia is fighting it off but Powers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Celtia's guard against the cage.
Powers is standing up over Celtia. Celtia looks to escape but Powers dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sloppy strikes there by Powers.
Powers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Celtia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Celtia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Celtia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Powers.
#T1#
Powers is putting a hurting on Celtia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Powers 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.
Powers lands some shots froms side control.
Powers lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers cracks Celtia with a big right hand but Celtia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Celtia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Celtia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Celtia wants to control but Powers postures up.
Powers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Powers lands some shots froms side control.
Powers grinds an elbow into Celtia's temple.
Powers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Powers is working Celtia over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celtia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Celtia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Powers.
Powers is working Celtia over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Powers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Celtia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Powers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Powers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Powers grinds an elbow into Celtia's temple.
Celtia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powers scoring with punches from side control.
Celtia wants to control but Powers postures up.
Powers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Celtia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Powers is trying to ground and pound but Celtia uses the momentary lack of control by Powers to regain half guard.
Powers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Powers there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers throwing shots but Celtia is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Powers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Powers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Celtia's guard.
Celtia is wriggling around but Powers manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Powers slips a nice elbow through Celtia's hands, connecting with Celtia's forehead.
Celtia trying to get back to full guard but Powers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Powers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Powers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Powers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnny Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers lands with some strikes.
Powers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Powers unloading with bombs!
Powers with shots to the head and body - Celtia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powers scoring with strikes but Celtia is staying in there.
Powers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Celtia looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Powers working Celtia over with strikes here.
Powers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Powers with a couple of short strikes.
Powers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Powers with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Powers.#T3#
Celtia taking shots to the head.
Powers raining down shots from the mount!
Celtia wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
Powers cracks Celtia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers working Celtia over with strikes here.
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Powers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Celtia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Celtia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers with good strikes from the mount here!
Celtia is still in real trouble! Can Powers finish him?
Celtia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Celtia seems to have recovered his senses.
Powers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Powers! Celtia is hurt baaadly! Powers is firing away with more strikes - Celtia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Powers!
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