SPI - 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armen Aharonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James LaBrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aharonian's entrance music is Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Aharonian
vs
LaBrie

185 cm
29
196 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

178 cm
29
178 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armen Aharonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James LaBrie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aharonian misses with a wild body shot.
LaBrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aharonian with a body shot.
LaBrie works Aharonian's body with a nice hook.
Aharonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBrie connects with a body shot.
LaBrie misses with a looping right.
Aharonian moves away from the strike by LaBrie.
Aharonian misses with a two punch combination.
Aharonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaBrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBrie. Aharonian does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBrie throws a hook but Aharonian blocks it.
LaBrie swings for the body but Aharonian moves out of range.
Aharonian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaBrie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aharonian.
We've been informed that LaBrie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from LaBrie. Those never looked like landing.
LaBrie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aharonian rather than just go for the knockout.
Aharonian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBrie staying out of range there.
LaBrie misses with a body shot
and Aharonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aharonian moves out of range as LaBrie strikes.
LaBrie misses with an uppercut
and Aharonian scores with a counter punch that sends LaBrie to the canvas! Aharonian smells blood - he's punishing LaBrie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LaBrie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
Armen Aharonian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sledgehammer!. Steven Stark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bronson
vs
Stark

164 cm
29
153 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

172 cm
35
156 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

Anarchy Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Stark flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Stark catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Stark scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson backing away here, and Stark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark scores with a spinning back kick!
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Stark.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Stark misses with a body shot

and Bronson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson prevents Stark from standing back up.
Bronson is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it.

Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Bronson is controlling him well.
Bronson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to stand back up but Bronson is controlling him
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark has hold of Bronson's hands but Bronson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bronson is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
Bronson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronson is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.
Bronson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Bronson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Bronson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bronson prevents Stark from standing back up.
Stark has hold of Bronson's hands but Bronson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Bronson in his half guard.
Bronson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronson working the head and body with strikes.

Stark is rocked!
Bronson lands a big elbow - Stark is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bronson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bronson!
Bill Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobo has chosen Medasin - Daydream (feat. Joba) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Attack
vs
Lobo

180 cm
29
177 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

185 cm
27
196 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lobo!
Attack tries to clinch but Lobo moves out of range.
Attack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Attack takes a step back to recover.
Attack misses with the combination.
Lobo's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lobo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Attack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lobo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Attack clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Lobo.
Attack pushes Lobo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Attack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lobo blocks an uppercut.
Attack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lobo fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attack misses with some punches.
Attack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lobo blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Attack misses with a head kick.
Lobo throws a big counter head kick but Attack avoids it with no problem.
Attack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Attack misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lobo! But no joy.
We've been told by Attack's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attack checks a leg kick.
Lobo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Attack will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut lands for Lobo. That snapped Attack's head back.

It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Attack doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobo circles away.

Lobo tries to keep at a distance but Attack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lobo blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lobo.
Lobo can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
Lobo prevents a body shot from Attack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Attack.
Lobo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lobo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Attack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo blocks a body shot from Attack.
Lobo pushes Attack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lobo misses with a body punch.
Lobo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attack backwards.
Attack throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Attack fails to land.

Lobo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Attack tries to clinch
and Lobo counters with an outside leg kick.
Lobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Attack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Attack.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lobo! But no joy.
Lobo throws a body punch but Attack moves out of range.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Attack.
Attack throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Attack shoots for a takedown but Lobo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Attack checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.

Lobo lands a big head kick that sends Attack tumbling to the mat! Lobo takes a step backwards and waves Attack back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Attack is rocked!
Attack tries to clinch up but Lobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lobo swats away the attempt to clinch by Attack.
Lobo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Attack's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lobo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Lobo!
After the fight, Antonio Lobo 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Adrian
vs
Powell

225 cm
36
300 lbs
29 - 21 - 1

200 cm
36
255 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yo Adrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Love-Hate Powell!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adrian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yo Adrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adrian in his tracks.
Powell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adrian feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Adrian moves into range and clinches up with Powell.

Powell tightens his grip and picks Adrian up, before dumping him to the ground. Adrian manages to land in guard.
Adrian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adrian is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
Powell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Adrian is retaining full guard.
Powell trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adrian wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Adrian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Adrian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Adrian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powell trying to control but Adrian is working from the bottom.
Powell controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adrian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell works Adrian's body with a nice hook.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adrian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adrian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Yo Adrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Adrian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adrian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adrian can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Powell fails to pull guard.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Adrian wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
Adrian pulls Powell in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Powell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Powell passes into half guard.
Powell is trying to control the action in half guard but Adrian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Powell stalling away here and it's allowed Adrian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Adrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Powell misses with a takedown attempt - Adrian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Powell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Powell clinches.
Adrian crunches a lovely knee into Powell's ribcage.
Adrian digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Adrian.
A hook to the body from Adrian.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adrian lands a nice shot to the body.
Adrian is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell being controlled against the cage.
Adrian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tries to stall but Adrian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adrian.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adrian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powell's face.

It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Adrian stalling in the clinch.
Adrian pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adrian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Powell or not.
Adrian landing knees to the body.
Yo Adrian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adrian pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adrian digs a right hand underneath Powell's ribcage. Powell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adrian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adrian just leaning against Powell, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adrian trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adrian.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Adrian.
A bit of stalling here from Adrian.
Adrian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian stalling against the cage.
Adrian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
Adrian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adrian is working Powell over against the cage.
Adrian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adrian.
Adrian scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Adrian.
Adrian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Adrian.
Adrian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adrian landing knees to the body.
Adrian is working Powell over against the cage.
Adrian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Adrian as the two fighters clinch.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Adrian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adrian lands a good knee to the midsection. Powell won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adrian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Powell avoiding damage as Adrian throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adrian.
Adrian lands a shot to the body.
Adrian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Adrian lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Adrian as the two fighters clinch.
Powell stalling in the clinch but Adrian improves position.
A right hand to the body from Adrian.
Adrian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adrian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Adrian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yo Adrian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Adrian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adrian lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adrian checks the leg kick nicely there.

Powell tries to keep at a distance but Adrian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adrian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powell being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Powell to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adrian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Adrian avoiding damage.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Adrian.
Adrian blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Adrian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adrian slows down the pace here.
Adrian has Powell pushed against the cage.
Adrian seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Adrian working Powell over with knees to the body.
Adrian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adrian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adrian obliges.
Adrian leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Adrian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs.

Adrian lands a big right hand that sends Powell to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Powell!

Powell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adrian controlling the action here.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Adrian finish him?
Adrian scores with a big shot! Powell's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Powell! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

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