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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers throws a nice looking combination but Daly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daly throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
Daly tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Daly didn't expect that.
Daly pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
Daly controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Daly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daly manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Daly's guard.
Powers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Daly is adopting a defensive guard.
Daly has momentary wrist control but Powers slips an elbow through the middle.
Daly 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.#SU#
Powers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daly, up you get!
Daly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Daly misses with a body shot.
As Daly looks to move away, Powers throws a big counter combo but Daly just gets out of the way.#T2#
Daly throws a leg kick #TD#
and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Daly didn't expect that.
Daly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Powers dives into side control.
#REVB#
Daly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powers is chipping away with strikes.
Daly tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Powers with a couple of short strikes.
Daly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Daly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Powers not allowing Daly to control his hands.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Daly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Powers's arms.
Powers controlling well, preventing Daly from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Daly showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB#
Daly showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daly tries to escape but Powers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Daly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Powers is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Daly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Daly dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Daly is predictable there #TD#
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daly won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers wants to control but Daly is keeping him busy.
Daly is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Powers stands up and beckons Daly to his feet. #T1#
Daly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daly shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powers stuffs the takedown attempt from Daly. Daly gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daly circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers leaves Daly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Daly.
Daly is breathing heavily.
Daly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daly's guard.
Daly wants to get back to his feet but Powers passes into half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Daly looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Daly is working away. #SUB#
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Daly is defending well.
#T3#
Daly trying to control here.
#SUB#
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daly defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powers lands a nice short elbow.
Daly is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers is taking a breather. Daly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Daly is defending well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Daly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daly is trying to stand.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Daly is working away. #SUB2#
Daly looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Powers is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Daly as he works his way to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daly can do to turn this around?
Daly scores with a kick to the body.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daly.
Steven Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Daly misses.
Daly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daly gets slowly back to his feet.
Powers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daly sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Daly misses #TD#
so Powers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Daly pushes Powers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Angel Powers is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers looks to land a combination but Daly avoids it well.
Daly shoots in but Powers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Daly.
Daly wants to clinch.
Angel Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daly wants to clinch#TD#
so Powers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daly's head.#T2#
Powers landing with the ground and pound.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Powers postures up.
#SUB#
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers passes Daly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Powers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB#
Powers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daly sees it coming and defends easily.
Daly trying to control but Powers postures up.
#SUB#
Daly is defending against the submission attempts here by Powers.
Powers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
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.
Daly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Powers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Daly tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Powers wants to take a breather but Daly is having none of it. #SUB#
Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daly is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Powers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side#TD#
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Powers gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Jones rushes Powers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones presses Powers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Powers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
Jones prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powers, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones gets through Powers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
A short right from Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
Jones lands a body punch.
Powers tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones works on Powers's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
Powers jumps guard but Jones stands there with Powers around his waist. Powers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Powers controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Powers up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has Powers pressed against the cage, preventing Powers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ste Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Powers is trying to break free.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Powers manages to pull guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Jones postures up in Powers's guard and throws a big left but Powers blocks it.
Powers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Powers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powers prevents a body shot from Jones. #T2#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powers prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Powers.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ste Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Powers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a right hand.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Powers successfully pulls guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Powers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Powers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Powers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Powers postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ste Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has Powers pressed against the cage, preventing Powers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Powers pulls Jones into guard.
Jones won't allow Powers to get back to his feet.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Powers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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. #T1#
Angel Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Powers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Powers gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Powers circles away.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Powers against the cage.
Powers prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Powers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Ste Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powers controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head. #T4#
Jones keeps control of Powers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Powers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ste Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ste Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Powers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Angel Powers has been cut.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Powers's body.
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt dances in with a quick combination. Powers is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hunt snaps Powers's head back. Powers stumbles backwards against the cage. Hunt steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Powers's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Powers just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Hunt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Aniston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Aniston throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Aniston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Powers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aniston moves to clinch but Powers breaks away
and Powers counters with a right hand to the body.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aniston.
Aniston looks winded!
Aniston avoids the head kick by Powers.
Powers misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers scores with a head kick.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Aniston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Powers takes a swing at Aniston's ribcage but misses.
Aniston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aniston moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Powers looks to land a combination. Aniston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aniston avoids the head kick by Powers.
Aniston goes for a double leg but Powers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powers continues to drive forward.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicole Aniston.
Powers 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.
Aniston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Aniston moves out of range easily.
Powers throws a head kick but Aniston moves out of range.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Aniston shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.#CL#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aniston blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers digs a good body shot into Aniston's ribs.
Aniston avoids the head kick by Powers.
A punch combination from Powers misses. #T3#
Aniston avoids the head kick by Powers.
Aniston blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aniston dives in and grabs Powers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes down on Aniston's head and hops out.
Powers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aniston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A head kick misses from Powers.
Powers throws a right hand that Aniston ducks under and follows up with a left that Aniston also avoids with ease.
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Aniston dives in and scores a takedown into Powers's guard.
Aniston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aniston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aniston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aniston stops Powers from standing up.
Aniston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Aniston moves out of range easily.
Powers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powers wants it to stay on the feet.
Aniston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Aniston moves out of range easily. #CL#
Powers pushes Aniston up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Powers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aniston regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Powers stands and steps away. Aniston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Aniston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Aniston blocks a head kick by Powers.
Aniston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aniston tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicole Aniston.
A head kick misses from Powers.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Aniston wants to counter with a clinch but Powers pushes him away.
Aniston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angel Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aniston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Powers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aniston sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Powers throws a head kick but Aniston moves out of range.
Aniston feints the counter takedown.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers throws a head kick but Aniston moves out of range.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Aniston feints the counter takedown.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers cracks a nice hook into Aniston's ribs.
Powers is looking to wear down Aniston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aniston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers throws a lazy head kick
and Aniston counters with a three punch combo that has Powers backing up. Powers nods at Aniston to acknowledge the strikes.
Aniston misses with a takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aniston wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side
and Powers counters with a two punch combo.
Powers misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Aniston counters with a shoot takedown. Powers fights it but they end up in guard.
Aniston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aniston looking to sit in guard and control but Powers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aniston looking for a sweep. Not yet Aniston, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aniston wants to control the position but Powers says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Powers is working for a submission of some sort.
Angel Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aniston eats them both and turns towards Powers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Aniston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Aniston is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aniston with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Powers wants to stand but Aniston is controlling the position.
Aniston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Aniston throws a strike but Powers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Aniston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aniston working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Aniston is working an open guard so Powers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Aniston moves out of range easily. #T2#
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Aniston moves out of range easily.
Powers throws a head kick but Aniston moves out of range.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aniston circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Aniston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Powers manages to break the clinch.
Aniston misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Aniston drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Aniston wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Aniston from controlling successfully.
Powers trying to control the position.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Aniston from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Angel Powers is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aniston wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side#TD#
and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Aniston didn't expect that.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Aniston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Powers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Gano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Powers misses #TD2#
so Gano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powers is looking to stand up but Gano isn't so interested in that idea.
Gano is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powers lands an upkick as Gano stands over him.
Gano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Powers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Powers prevents Gano from getting back to his feet.
Powers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powers distracts Gano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Gano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gano wants to stand and escape but Powers is having none of it.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#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.
Gano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers trying to hold on to Gano's head to control him but Gano postures up.
Gano tries to stand and escape but Powers is controlling the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gano connects with a nice short shot to Powers's temple.
Powers trying to control but Gano postures up.
#T3#
Gano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Powers.
Powers pushes Gano off looking to stand but Gano dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gano wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gano with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Gano is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powers 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Powers throws a head kick but Gano moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Powers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gano.
Gano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powers smiles and moves away.
Powers lands with a kick to the temple. Gano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alyssa Gano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gano blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Gano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Powers!
Gano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Gano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gano tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well. #SUB2#
Gano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gano is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Powers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Powers wants to control but Gano is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Powers is defending against the submission attempts here by Gano.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gano in particular looking to stall.
Powers is looking to escape.
Powers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gano pulls his head out easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Gano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Gano scores with a takedown into Powers's guard.
Gano is breathing heavily.
Gano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gano working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gano working away.#T4#
Gano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powers is avoiding damage well.
Powers is trying to control Gano's posture but Gano avoids it.
Powers is trying to get back to half guard.
Gano wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Gano lands a few punches from side control.
Gano has control of an arm but Powers manages to advance to Gano's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers doesn't have the hooks in and Gano manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Gano from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alyssa Gano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gano clinches up with Powers and pushes him back against the cage.
Gano tries to pull guard but Powers won't allow it.
Powers stops a takedown attempt from Gano.
Powers gets underhooks to prevent Gano's takedown attempt.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alyssa Gano.
Gano is looking for a takedown.
Powers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gano.
Gano can't break the clinch.
Gano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gano.
Gano wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Powers jumps guard.
#ES#
Powers kicks Gano off and gets to his feet.
Powers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Gano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Powers throws a head kick but Gano moves out of range.
#CL#
Powers darts in and clinches Gano up against the cage.#T2##TD#
Powers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Powers manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Powers is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Powers prevents Gano from getting back to his feet.
Powers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
Gano wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Gano looking to control.
Gano wants to stand and escape but Powers is having none of it.
Gano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers. #SUB#
Powers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gano dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gano wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gano.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but Gano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Gano from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alyssa Gano!
After the fight, Alyssa Gano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Powers moves into the clinch.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chase stalls.
Chase avoiding damage.
Chase receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Powers prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powers throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Chase counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Powers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick by Powers misses
and Chase counters with a three punch combo that has Powers backing up. Powers nods at Chase to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Chase drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powers defends it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Powers scores with a four punch combination!
Chase misses with a takedown attempt - Powers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chase looks winded!
Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Chase on that attempt.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlee Chase.#T2#
Powers throws a leg kick but Chase sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chase with the counter takedown but Powers avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Powers. #CL#
Powers has managed to clinch.
Powers is trying to force a seperation but Chase has the dominant position.
Chase has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chase wants to take the fight to the mat but Powers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Powers stops a takedown attempt from Chase.
#TD#
Powers has Chase pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Powers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chase tumbling to the mat - Powers dives into Chase's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Powers wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
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 a couple of elbows.
Powers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chase is looking to stand back up but Powers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chase. #SUB#
Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Powers thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
Powers wants to control but Chase is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Powers rushes Chase and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Chase works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chase prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
Powers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Chase defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chase doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Powers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chase is breathing heavily.#T1#
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Chase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Powers decides to stand and escape the position.
Chase blocks a head kick by Powers.
Chase blocks a head kick by Powers.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chase.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Chase with the counter takedown but Powers avoids it easily.
Angel Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Powers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angel Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Chase counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Chase is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Powers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Powers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Powers 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.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers won't allow Chase to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers lands a couple of digs.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around?
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chase is trying to control the position but Powers postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chase.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Chase counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Powers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Powers pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch.
Chase has Powers pressed against the cage.
Chase tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Powers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers scores with a body shot.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angel Powers is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Powers throws a head kick that misses.
Chase fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers throws a combination. Chase tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chase avoids the head kick by Powers.
Chase changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Powers.
Powers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chase with a poor takedown #TD#
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.
Angel Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlee Chase.
Powers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase working a defensive guard here.
Angel Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chase 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.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Powers pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chase wants a takedown.
#TD#
Powers gets control of Chase's arms and successfully pulls guard. Powers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Powers wants to stand but Chase is controlling the position.
Powers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Powers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Powers.
Contreras throws out a counter right but Powers avoids it with no problem.
Contreras avoids the head kick by Powers.
#TD2#
Contreras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Powers!#SUB2#
Contreras thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Contreras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Contreras is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well. #T1#
Contreras prevents Powers from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Contreras goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Powers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Contreras's guard! Nice work there by Powers!
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Contreras is trying to keep Powers in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powers prevents Contreras from getting back to his feet.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Contreras is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras is adopting a defensive guard.
Contreras wants to hit a switch here but Powers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Contreras there! #SUB#
Powers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Powers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Contreras's face.
Contreras regains half guard.
Contreras tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away. #SUB#
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
#T4#
Powers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Powers working for a guillotine from mount but Contreras is in no mood to give up.
Contreras gets back to half guard.
Contreras is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contreras trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers 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#
Powers throws a lazy head kick
and Contreras counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Contreras fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powers sprawls well initially but Contreras persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Contreras tries to pass to full mount but Powers defends it.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angel Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Contreras tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Contreras is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
#T1#
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.
Contreras stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Contreras throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contreras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Contreras stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Contreras perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Contreras passes to full mount!
Powers is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Contreras controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Contreras 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!
Contreras throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Contreras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powers, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Contreras swings around for an armbar but Powers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Contreras's guard.
Contreras pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contreras can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Contreras controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself. #ES2#
Contreras pushes Powers off and gets back to his feet.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Contreras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Powers taking some punishment here, with Contreras in his half guard.
Contreras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Contreras prevents Powers from standing back up.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.
Contreras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Powers actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Contreras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Contreras wants to free his trapped foot but Powers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers is looking to control Contreras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
Powers is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Powers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Contreras keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Contreras gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Contreras prevents Powers from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contreras works his way into full mount!
Contreras trying to control but Powers is having none of it.
Contreras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Powers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Contreras.
Contreras can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powers is looking to escape.
Contreras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Contreras is looking to work his way around to Powers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Contreras cracks Powers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Contreras throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Contreras 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!
Powers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Powers regains half guard there - taking advantage of Contreras's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Contreras is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Powers as he works his way to full guard.
Contreras is looking to work some ground and pound but Powers has wrist control.
Contreras tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom.
Contreras throws a big elbow that misses.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Contreras is having none of it.
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard. #T4#
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.
Contreras passes Powers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Contreras wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura but Powers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Contreras to get the leverage.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contreras not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Contreras with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras with a flurry of punches that miss.
Contreras looking to pass the guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Contreras from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Contreras has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Contreras!
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