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Event: TR2: KUWABARA VS. LAMBTON     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bullet counter with a right hand.
Powell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullet.
Bullet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bullet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Bullet has been cut.
Bullet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Bullet misses. #T1#
Bullet throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Powell shoots and misses
and Bullet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullet throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bullet throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell with the counter takedown but Bullet avoids it easily.
Bullet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2##KD#
Bullet sends Powell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bullet is motioning to the referee to let Powell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Powell out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jack Bullet!

 

Event: Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Teebs scores with a shot to the body.
Teebs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teebs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Teebs.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teebs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teebs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teebs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powell scores with a head kick. #T1#
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teebs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Teebs misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.#CL2#
Teebs pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Powell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Teebs regains guard.
Teebs is wriggling around but Powell manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Powell stops Teebs from getting back to his feet.
Teebs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Powell stops Teebs from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Powell working over Teebs with some ground and pound. Teebs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Teebs is rocked!
Powell scores with a big shot! Teebs's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Teebs! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
After winning the bout, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 637 Correira vs Maricano 3     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Powell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valentine sprawls well initially but Powell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Powell drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Powell controlling the pace.
Powell throwing shots but Valentine is blocking nicely.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Valentine has one foot on Powell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Powell shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Powell dives in and scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.#ES2#
Valentine kicks Powell off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Valentine misses with a hook
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Valentine avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell misses with a hook #KD2#
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Powell toppling to the canvas! Powell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimi Powell has been cut.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Valentine counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Valentine lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Powell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##KD2#
Valentine cracks Powell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valentine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Powell to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Powell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Valentine lands a big uppercut and Powell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Powell looks OK. Valentine waves Powell back to his feet!#ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a huge right that knocks Powell out cold! Valentine is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Valentine!
Our winner, Remy Valentine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Teebs throws a right hand that misses
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Powell.
Teebs is looking for a counter combo.
Teebs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teebs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teebs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teebs lunges at Powell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powell's hand. #T1#
Powell slips under a jab.
Teebs lands a head shot.
Bo Teebs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell moves away from the strike by Teebs.
Powell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teebs throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Powell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Teebs!
Powell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Teebs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Powell cracks Teebs with a big elbow.
Powell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Teebs is trying to buck Powell off.
Powell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Teebs some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teebs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Powell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Powell trying to control the action but Teebs is working from the bottom.
Teebs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Powell working the ground and pound.
Powell takes a little break here. Teebs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Teebs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Powell cracks Teebs with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Powell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Teebs is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Our winner, Jimi Powell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Ritter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ritter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritter scores with a nice right hand.
Powell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter misses with a hook
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritter as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Ritter does no damage.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Powell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ritter's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Powell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell 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.#T1#
Powell stops Ritter from standing up.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him. #ES2#
Ritter wriggles free and stands up.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Ritter.
Ritter ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Ritter tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell slips a jab from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a looping left.
Powell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ritter misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Ritter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Ritter is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Ritter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ritter has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it. #T3#
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ritter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ritter wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell won't allow Ritter to sweep him here. #T4#
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Powell keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ritter has gone for a leg lock! Powell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ritter's guard.#REVR#
Ritter has Powell pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ritter throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Ritter avoids the head kick by Powell.
A big right from Ritter misses.
Ritter ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritter tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Nice jab there from Ritter.
Ritter throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
Sylvester Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ritter lands a jab.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Ritter bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Powell! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell has his hands on Ritter's head, controlling the position.
Ritter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Ritter won't allow Powell to sweep him here.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Ritter landing with the ground and pound.
Powell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritter preventing the sweep.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ritter.
Ritter trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ritter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ritter keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
Ritter trying to control the position.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it. #ES2#
Ritter wriggles free and stands up.
Ritter misses with a combination
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Ritter lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Ritter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ritter backs away, Powell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A jab from Ritter misses.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but Ritter is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Ritter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Powell counters with a single leg into guard. Ritter didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Ritter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ritter.
Powell presses Ritter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter prevents the takedown attempt.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Powell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ritter uses from the top position.
Powell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ritter throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Ritter throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Powell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ritter pulls Powell in to control the position.
Ritter is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Ritter 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.
Powell stops Ritter from standing up.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Ritter blocks nicely.
Ritter is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Ritter seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritter takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Ritter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Powell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Powell avoiding damage as Ritter throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike.
Ritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #T2#
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritter or not.
Powell lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Powell tightens his grip and picks Ritter up, before dumping him to the ground. Ritter manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Ritter pushes Powell off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Powell gets a double leg takedown into Ritter's guard.#T3#
Ritter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Ritter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Powell dives into side control.
An elbow from Powell crashes against the mat.
Powell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ritter is avoiding damage well.
Ritter is trying to get back to his feet.
Powell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Powell lands a few punches from side control.
Ritter tries to escape but Powell is in control.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Ritter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Ritter is rocked!
Powell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ritter is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Powell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

 

Event: Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Crewman V throws a big shot that misses.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Crewman V.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crewman V looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powell checks a leg kick.
Crewman V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crewman V.
Despite the aggression on Powell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crewman V misses with a right hand
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Crewman V throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Powell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell prevents Crewman V from improving his position.
Powell tries to pass to full mount but Crewman V defends it.
Crewman V manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Crewman V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewman V lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crewman V stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crewman V missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crewman V stopping the sweep attempt from Powell.
Crewman V looking to pass the guard.
Powell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crewman V's guard. #REVB#
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crewman V has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Crewman V has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Crewman V has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.
Crewman V has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crewman V's head.#CUT2#
Expendable Crewman V's cut is getting worse.
Crewman V working a defensive guard here.
Crewman V wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell trying to control but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crewman V wants to get back to his feet but Powell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Crewman V is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Crewman V's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crewman V not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Crewman V managing to control the position.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crewman V is pulling down on Powell's head. It's preventing any offense from Powell, at least for the moment.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crewman V trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Powell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Good work by Powell as he checks the leg kick.
Crewman V lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crewman V. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crewman V connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crewman V looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crewman V wants to get back to his feet but Powell passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Powell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Expendable Crewman V's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crewman V throws a body kick that misses.
Crewman V looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Powell throws out a counter right but Crewman V avoids it with no problem.
Crewman V thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Powell forces Crewman V back against the cage and clinches.
Crewman V tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Crewman V swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crewman V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crewman V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crewman V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell wants to take the fight to the mat but Crewman V manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Powell looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Crewman V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crewman V throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powell misses with a hook
enabling Crewman V to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Crewman V.
Powell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Powell wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crewman V.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Nice body kick from Crewman V.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crewman V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crewman V. Powell shrugs it off though.
Expendable Crewman V is winning the standup battle so far.
Crewman V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Crewman V there.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crewman V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crewman V lands with a nice body kick.
Powell is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell drops his hands momentarily and Crewman V takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crewman V scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Crewman V throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crewman V connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Crewman V does it's job there.
Crewman V circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Powell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Crewman V follows Powell to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Expendable Crewman V!
Expendable Crewman V really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3     
Date:   Dec 23, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Powell rushes Lansar and presses him up against the cage.
Powell blocks a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lansar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Lansar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lansar prevents a body shot from Powell.
Nice body punch from Lansar - that landed with a thud.
Powell looks winded!
Powell has Lansar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lansar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Lansar struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Lansar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Lansar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brad Lansar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Lansar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Lansar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lansar prevents the takedown attempt.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lansar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lansar lands with a left to the head.
Lansar is working Powell over against the cage.
Lansar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
A short right from Lansar on the inside.
Lansar is leaning against Powell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Lansar.
Lansar misses with a punch to the body.
Lansar tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Lansar back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Lansar as the two fighters clinch.
Lansar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Lansar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Powell is trying to keep an underhook but Lansar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lansar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Powell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lansar has cracked it and Powell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lansar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Lansar!
Brad Lansar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 605     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Marciano's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Marciano throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.#TD2#
Marciano gets caught flat footed, as Powell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marciano seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marciano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position. #T1#
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano.#TD2#
Marciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet but Powell passes into half guard. #REVR#
Marciano wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.
Marciano is refusing to be controlled, as Powell sits in half guard. #T2#
Marciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Marciano is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marciano defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano wants to control but Powell is keeping busy.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marciano trying to control here.
Powell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powell is keen to just control but Marciano is a slippery customer.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Powell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell prevents Marciano from improving his position.
Powell is looking to stall here but Marciano recovers full guard.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marciano working a defensive guard here.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Rocco Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marciano lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marciano but Marciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Powell drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Marciano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Powell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marciano thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marciano stuffs the takedown.
Marciano lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Powell shrugs it off though.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Powell takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano digs a good hook to Powell's body.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Marciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powell.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powell blocks the body kick.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Powell avoids the body shot from Marciano. #T1#
Marciano lands with a right hand.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Marciano sends Powell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marciano is motioning to the referee to let Powell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Powell tries to get into range but Marciano steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Powell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Marciano scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 601     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Powell sizes up Zaitsev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell lands with a kick to the temple. Zaitsev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
We've been informed that Powell 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.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Powell distracts Zaitsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Zaitsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Powell won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Powell pulls Zaitsev in close to prevent any damage.
Powell wants to stand but Zaitsev is controlling the position. #T2#
Zaitsev throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaitsev's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zaitsev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaitsev trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Powell trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaitsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Zaitsev throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Powell distracts Zaitsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaitsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Powell has momentary wrist control but Zaitsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaitsev throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaitsev's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVB#
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Powell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaitsev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powell has managed to get both his arms back between Zaitsev's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zaitsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Powell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zaitsev passes into side control.
Powell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zaitsev's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaitsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaitsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaitsev stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaitsev blocks a head kick by Powell.
Zaitsev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Powell connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev misses with a straight right.
A combination from Zaitsev does no damage.
Zaitsev is looking to wear down Powell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev slips under a jab.
Zaitsev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaitsev moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Good shot there by Powell.
Powell checks a low kick from Zaitsev.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaitsev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaitsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaitsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell dips to his left and cracks Zaitsev with an uppercut!
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Zaitsev leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaitsev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Powell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Zaitsev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev throws a front kick aimed at Powell's knee but Powell avoids it well.
Zaitsev slips under a jab.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powell fails to land the takedown.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Zaitsev moves away from the strike by Powell.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand. #CL#
Zaitsev closes the distance and pushes Powell back into the cage.#T3#
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Zaitsev stalls.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaitsev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
I was talking to Zaitsev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaitsev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell is working Zaitsev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here. #T4#
Zaitsev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Powell has passed into side control.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powell wants to control but Zaitsev is keeping him busy.
Zaitsev tries to improve position but can't.
Powell landing strikes.
Zaitsev 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.
Powell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Powell working the ground and pound.
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!
Powell controls the position.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zaitsev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaitsev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev takes one on the button.
Powell looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Zaitsev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaitsev looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Zaitsev lands a head shot.
Zaitsev leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaitsev misses the target.
Powell walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Zaitsev - just one landing.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaitsev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powell lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Powell goes for a double leg but Zaitsev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaitsev continues to drive forward.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Zaitsev misses with a body kick.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powell checks it well.
Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
A shot to the body from Zaitsev misses
and Powell counters with a big head kick but Zaitsev shrugs it off.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Zaitsev moves out of range easily.
Powell misses with a kick to the body
and Zaitsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powell's guard. #REVR#
Zaitsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaitsev cracks Powell with a solid left hand.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell has control of Zaitsev's left arm, preventing Zaitsev from doing any damage.
Zaitsev cracks Powell with a solid left hand.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zaitsev working a defensive guard here.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powell is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Zaitsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaitsev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Powell has passed into side control.
Jimi Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powell lands an elbow.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
Zaitsev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zaitsev tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimi Powell.
I've got Powell 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Powell!

A relieved looking Jimi Powell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 596     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Powell checks it #TD2#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bishop!
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Bishop takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Powell working the ground and pound.
Bishop defending against the ground and pound.
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bishop stops Powell from passing to mount.
Bishop's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Powell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom here.
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bishop down.
Bishop is not content to let Powell control the position.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Powell.
Bishop stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Powell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Powell.
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Powell trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Powell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Powell working the ground and pound but Bishop is defending the strikes.
Bishop parries the strikes from Powell easily there. Powell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Powell. #T3#
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Powell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Powell trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell cracks Bishop with a big right hand but Bishop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Powell trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Bishop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Powell connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King     
Date:   Aug 05, 2018
#R1#
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a low kick.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.#TD#
Powell feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Powell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell won't allow King to sweep him here.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powell cracks King with a solid left hand.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell controlling from the top position.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Powell won't allow King to sweep him here.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powell defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King thows a leg kick but Powell checks it #TD#
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
Powell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is trying to maintain the position but Powell is very close to passing his half guard.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Powell is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is pressing down on Powell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Powell throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
King leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powell's head.
King throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Powell.
A left lands for King.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Powell misses with a looping left.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Powell. Those never looked like landing.
Powell avoids the body shot from King. #T1#
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
William King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powell trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T2#
King 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.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Powell postures up. #T3#
Powell prevents King from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King slips under a jab from Powell.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Powell misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Powell tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Powell backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King thumps Powell with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from King. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Powell misses with a two punch combination.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Powell misses. #TD#
Powell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King pushes Powell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Powell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Powell is chipping away with strikes.
Powell in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powell doesn't seem bothered though.
King connects with a body shot.
King thuds a left hand into Powell's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from King tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
King takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
King punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
King misses with an uppercut.
King takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King scores with a push kick.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Powell in the body.
A jab lands there for King.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Powell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
William King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Powell.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Powell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King connects with a body shot.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
King is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Powell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powell connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Powell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Powell throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
King throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Powell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Powell lands a front kick.
King misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Powell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
King moves away from the strike by Powell.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Powell ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Powell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William King really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
King throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like William King has been cut.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Powell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powell with a jab.
Powell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Powell's head.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Powell gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powell moves away from the strike by King.
Powell throws a quick counter kick to the body but King avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Powell.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
King throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range. #TD#
Powell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Powell is now in King's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Powell stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and King has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Powell manages to get his head free but now King has transitioned to an armbar! Powell grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from King! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William King!
William King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 3     
Date:   Jul 18, 2018
#R1#
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyson throws a low kick but Powell moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.#CL2#
Powell pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #TD2#
Powell has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Powell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Powell dives into Tyson's guard.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Powell wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Powell pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Powell.
Powell is pulling down on Tyson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyson, at least for the moment.
Powell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Powell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell misses with a jab to the body
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell blocks the body kick.
Powell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Powell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Powell takes one on the button.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.
Powell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson slips a jab from Powell.
Tyson moves forwards but Powell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Tyson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPowell.#T1#
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Tyson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Tyson misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Powell staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land. #T2#
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Powell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Powell misses with a hook.
Tyson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powell. #ES#
Tyson sneaks out the side door and pushes Powell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Powell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Powell drives through with a takedown into Tyson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tyson is trying to keep Powell in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Powell postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powell postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Tyson is rocked!
Powell postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Tyson's head off the mat! Tyson is out! He's out! Powell jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2     
Date:   Jul 04, 2018
#R1#
Boagrius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Powell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boagrius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boagrius defending well though.
Boagrius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boagrius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Powell trying to mount his opponent but Boagrius defends it.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boagrius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell is in close to Boagrius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Boagrius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boagrius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell wants to control from the top but Boagrius keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
letting Boagrius counter with a right hand.
Powell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powell throws a head kick that misses
and Boagrius counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid body kick from Boagrius.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Boagrius slips the punch.
Powell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boagrius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powell somewhat.
Boagrius throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Powell misses with a low kick as Boagrius jumps back.
Boagrius looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Boagrius.
A quick step to the side and Boagrius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Orpheus Boagrius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Powell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boagrius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Powell really felt that one!
Powell misses with a combination
and Boagrius counters with a body kick.
Powell looks winded!#KD#
Boagrius drops Powell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Powell looks back up at him and smiles so Boagrius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Boagrius. #T4#
Nice body punch from Boagrius.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Boagrius.
Boagrius drops Powell with a big left hand! Powell is injured, injured bad! Boagrius jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Orpheus Boagrius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Diddlybottom. #CL2#
Diddlybottom pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Powell lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
Powell misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Diddlybottom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diddlybottom lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddlybottom jumps guard but Powell stands there with Diddlybottom around his waist. Diddlybottom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diddlybottom can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Diddlybottom scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Diddlybottom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diddlybottom blocks an uppercut.
Diddlybottom can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Diddlybottom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell tries a body shot but Diddlybottom blocks it.
Diddlybottom stalling in the clinch but Powell improves position.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Diddlybottom pulls Powell into guard.
Diddlybottom looking to control.
Diddlybottom looking for a sweep. Not yet Diddlybottom, not yet.
Diddlybottom has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell wants to stand but Diddlybottom has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powell postures up in Diddlybottom's guard and throws a big left but Diddlybottom blocks it.
Diddlybottom looking for a sweep. Not yet Diddlybottom, not yet.
Diddlybottom has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diddlybottom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Diddlybottom.
A counter left hand to the body from Powell misses its target.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimi Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
Diddlybottom shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Diddlybottom misses with a head kick.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Powell avoids the head kick by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diddlybottom throws out a leg kick but Powell moves out of range and Diddlybottom only half commits.
We've been informed that Diddlybottom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Powell cracks Diddlybottom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom scoring well with a low kick there.
Diddlybottom works Powell's body with a nice hook.
Diddlybottom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diddlybottom swings for the body but Powell moves out of range. #T4#
Diddlybottom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Powell both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom sizes up Powell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Diddlybottom throws a low kick but Powell moves out of range easily.
Diddlybottom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diddlybottom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diddlybottom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powell doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Powell connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Diddlybottom to the floor! Powell dives in looking for the finish!
Diddlybottom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Diddlybottom misses
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diddlybottom throws a lazy head kick
and Powell counters with a crisp right that sends Diddlybottom to the canvas! Powell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
A very excited looking Jimi Powell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Milktoast Diddlybottom had this to say: 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.

 

Event: MMMA Fight Night 6     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Grimson slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
A little feinted left hand from Grimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Grimson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grimson cracks a nice hook into Powell's ribs.
Powell shoots and misses
and Grimson counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimson connects with a crisp jab.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Grimson working the clinch nicely. Powell is working for position but Grimson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Powell crumples up against the cage and Grimson lands two more shots before the ref can save Powell! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Stu Grimson!
A very excited looking Stu Grimson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2     
Date:   May 06, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Powell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bresnar is trying to defend but Powell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bresnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powell trying to control the action but Bresnar is working from the bottom.
Bresnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell postures up in Bresnar's guard and throws a big left but Bresnar blocks it.
Powell won't allow Bresnar to sweep him here.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bresnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powell defends well.
Powell trying to control but Bresnar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bresnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bresnar keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Bresnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Powell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bresnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bresnar's head.
Bresnar seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Bresnar's brow.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bresnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bresnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
Bresnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bresnar, not yet.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bresnar looking to control.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Powell is working Bresnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Powell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bresnar's head.
Bresnar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Bresnar striking off his back but it's not causing Powell any problems.
Powell stays in close to Bresnar's body and controls the position.
Bresnar has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.
Powell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bresnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bresnar, not yet.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Powell gets to his feet and stands over Bresnar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bresnar felt that one! Powell unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bresnar from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon     
Date:   Apr 08, 2018
#R1#
Dragović connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powell momentarily.
Dragović just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell moves forwards but Dragović connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Powell tries to clinch there but Dragović circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Powell shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragović sprawls well. He's pushed Powell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Dragović gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dragović working for a triangle but Powell defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dragović escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragović is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Powell postures up in Dragović's guard and throws a big left but Dragović blocks it.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Dragović is trying to keep Powell in close.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Dragović's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragović is on top in guard. #REVB#
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragović trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.
Dragović trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dragović is looking to stand up but Powell won't let him.
Dragović pushes down on Powell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragović looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Powell wants to control but Dragović is keeping busy.
Dragović is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Powell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dragović wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Dragović looking to pass the guard.
Dragović 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Powell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dragović lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksandar Dragović seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragović counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD#
Powell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragović is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dragović advances to half guard.
Dragović trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Powell is doing well to control the position and prevent Dragović from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragović is taking a breather. Powell 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragović is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dragović dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dragović misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Powell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Dragović comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragović throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragović throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Dragović gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Dragović throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dragović is defending well.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell blocks a body shot from Dragović.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragović.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragović backwards.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragović controls his hands.
Dragović misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragović lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Dragović breaks from the clinch.
Powell tests Dragović's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Dragović smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Powell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragović counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragović dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!#KD2#
Dragović lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Dragović takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Dragović swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragović drops Powell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Powell! Dragović dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dragović!
Aleksandar Dragović decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1#
Grimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Grimson throws a leg kick that misses.
Grimson slips under a jab from Powell.
Grimson slips under a jab from Powell.
Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Grimson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powell thinking.
Grimson misses with a body punch
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Grimson scores with a jab.
Stu Grimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Powell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimson counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell takes a swing at Grimson's ribcage but misses.
Grimson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimson scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Grimson.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Grimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Grimson leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimson lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimson fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Grimson lands a really nice looking cross but Powell seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimson blocks the leg kick. #KD2#
Grimson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Powell sprawling to the canvas! Powell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grimson finish him?! #ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Grimson forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimson backwards. #T2#
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Grimson landing knees to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Grimson controls the action.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimson controls his hands.
Powell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Grimson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson lands a body punch.
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimson tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Grimson lands a knee to the body.
Grimson scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Grimson pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimson.
Grimson tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Grimson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimson.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Grimson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Grimson as the two fighters clinch.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Grimson drops Powell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Powell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Grimson.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##KD2#
Grimson drops Powell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Powell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Grimson misses with the head strike.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Powell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grimson is unloading with more strikes now! Powell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Stu Grimson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018
#R1#
Bresnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Bresnar.
Powell defending well as Bresnar loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Powell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Bresnar misses.
Bresnar digs a good body shot into Powell's ribs.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powell defending well as Bresnar loads up on a big left hand.
Bresnar throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bresnar scores with a body shot.
Bresnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Powell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bresnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Bresnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bresnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell feinted with a counter takedown.
Bresnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Bresnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bresnar throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Bresnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell throws a counter high kick but Bresnar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Powell tries for a takedown but Bresnar circles away easily#TD2#
and Bresnar counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell gets back to half guard.
Bresnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Bear Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bresnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bresnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Powell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powell is adopting a defensive guard.
Bresnar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bresnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bresnar preventing the sweep.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Powell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Bresnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bresnar throwing strikes but missing.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Bresnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Bresnar misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Powell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powell.
Bresnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bresnar misses with a looping right.
Bresnar throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Powell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Powell lands with a nice body kick.
Bresnar throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Bresnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bresnar won't allow Powell to get back to his feet.
Powell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bresnar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Powell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Powell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lock Bresnar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bresnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Powell off the cage and back into range.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Bresnar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Bresnar misses with a looping right.
Lock Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell misses with a head kick.
Lock Bresnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bresnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Powell moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell is leaning against Bresnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bresnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Powell. #T1#
Powell lands with a right to the head.
Powell lands a right hand. #BC#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bresnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Bresnar moves away from the strike by Powell.
Bresnar walks into a left hand.
Powell lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Bresnar.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bresnar on the side of the head.
Bresnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bresnar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Powell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bresnar's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell retains his super heavyweight title!
Jimi Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell     
Date:   Jan 14, 2018
#R1#
Bunting misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with a nice body kick.
Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bunting wants to clinch but Powell slips to the side
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.#CL#
Bunting closes the distance and clinches.
Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Powell blocks a body shot from Bunting. #TD2#
Powell pulls Bunting into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunting is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell pulls Bunting in to control the position.
Powell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Powell trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom.
Bunting has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunting's head.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunting is retaining full guard.
Powell distracts Bunting with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bunting scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.#T3#
Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunting counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunting connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Bunting as he checks the leg kick.
Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunting misses with a kick to the body
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Powell.
Bunting throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks. #T4#
Bunting shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Powell shoots in and gets a takedown into Bunting's guard.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunting is pulling down on Powell's head. It's preventing any offense from Powell, at least for the moment.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunting trying to control the position here.
Bunting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting tries to clinch up.
Bunting misses with a straight right.
A big left from Powell misses.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Powell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Powell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bunting counters with a straight right hand.
Powell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunting misses with the body kick
and Powell counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunting has time to react.
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powell misses with an uppercut
and Bunting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Powell misses.
Bunting half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bunting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Powell misses with a hook
and Bunting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunting moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Bunting connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Powell is rocked!#T2#
Bunting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powell checks it well. #CL#
Bunting has managed to clinch.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunting works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
Powell tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Powell. #BC#
Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bunting misses
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Powell thumps Bunting with a low kick.
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
Powell throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bunting 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunting doesn't seem phased though.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Powell.
Bunting throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunting throws a solid leg kick but Powell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunting.
Powell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a double jab. #T4#
Bunting fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Powell keeps Bunting at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Powell drops Bunting with a big left hand! Bunting is injured, injured bad! Powell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jimi Powell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Powell is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Powell is trying to improve his position.
Powell is not content to let Wilson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell dodges the ground and pound from Wilson.
The strikes coming from Wilson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Powell struggling a bit here.#T1#
Powell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here as Wilson stalls from top position.
Powell prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
Powell is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Wilson tries to score with some ground and pound. Powell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Wilson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilson tries to move to full mount but Powell actually manages to regain half guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Powell is having none of it.
Wilson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Powell's thigh. Powell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Powell has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson motions for Powell to come forward. Wilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wilson pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Powell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Powell has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Powell tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Powell throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powell sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilson throwing shots but Powell is blocking nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#ES#
Powell kicks Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Powell drives through with a takedown into Wilson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powell is aware though and is defending well.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powell is aware though and is defending well.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Powell moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick. #TD#
Powell dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
Wilson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Wilson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wilson.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Powell cracks Wilson with a big elbow.
Powell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sam Wilson has been cut.
Powell lands a huge shot from side control! Wilson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powell misses the body punch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.#T1#
Powell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powell wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powell's guard. #REVR#
Hunt advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Powell defends it. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Powell is looking to improve his position.
Hunt passes to full mount! #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Powell is on top in guard.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Powell looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hunt wants to stand and escape but instead Powell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Powell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell staying out of range there.
Powell avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Powell with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt moves out of range as Powell strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Powell tries to clinch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Matt Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Powell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Powell.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Powell pulls guard.
Powell pulls Hunt in to control the position. #T2#
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Powell is defending well. #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Powell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt prevents Powell from improving position.
Powell taking a breather here. #T3#
Hunt is not content to let Powell control the position.
Powell controlling the position from side mount.
Hunt tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Hunt is not content to let Powell control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt is not content to let Powell control the position.
Check out the look on Powell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Powell controlling the position from side mount.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Powell throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Hunt pushes Powell off and scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Powell gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
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!
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Powell stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position. #T1#
Powell wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Powell looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is controlling Powell's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell lands a body shot.
Powell cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Hunt.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Powell.#CL2#
Powell rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Powell is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Powell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powells head.
Powell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
A short right from Hunt.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matt Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Powell looks to throw a body kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T4#
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Powell looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Powell wants to clinch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Hunt catches Powell right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Powell can turn it around.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Powell.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Powell is looking for a takedown.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Hunt.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powell's head backwards.
Chan slips under a jab.
Powell lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Powell misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Chan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chan is looking for a takedown.
Chan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Powell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Powell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My spies in LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) inform me that Chan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Powell trying to control the position here.
Chan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powell controls Chan momentarily but Chan frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan.
Powell shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Powell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Powell rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chan sprawls well. Chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powell working aggressively here.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Powell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chan lands a right hand.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chan misses with a body punch.
Chan pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Chan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chan trying to pass the guard but Powell defending well.
Chan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Powell is looking to control Chan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powell avoid being mounted?
Chan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chan trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Chan thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely.
Chan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan is taking a breather. Powell 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chan connects with a body shot.
Powell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Chan saw that one coming.
Powell with a poor takedown
and Chan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chan catches Powell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Powell with a poor takedown
and Chan counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Powell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Chan cracks Powell with a big right hand and Powell goes down!#ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Powell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chan controlling from the top position.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
Chan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chan controls the pace.#T1#
Powell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
Chan drops Powell with a left right combo! Chan follows him down to the ground into side control.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Chan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powell to see if he's OK.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chan.
Chan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chan scores with punches from side control.
Powell parries the strikes from Chan easily there. Chan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Powell to escape.
Chan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powell is trying to control Chan's posture but Chan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Powell parries the strikes from Chan easily there. Chan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Powell to escape.
Powell defending against the ground and pound.
Powell tries to bench press Chan off him but Chan keeps the position.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Powell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Chan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell connects with a body shot.#T4##TD#
Powell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Powell pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powell in particular looking to stall.
Chan pushes Powell off looking to stand but Powell dives back in and keeps control.
Chan is staying active underneath Powell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Chan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powell doesn't seem phased though.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chan manages to circle out of the way.
Chan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Powell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chan did well to prevent Powell getting side control.#ES2#
Chan kicks Powell off and gets back to his feet.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
Chan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Chan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
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!
Powell takes one to the chin there.
Chan lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Chan counters with a big right hand! Oh Powell is in trouble here! Chan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Chan!
Jackie Chan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Powell slips a straight right by Hoyce.
Hoyce lands a jab to the nose.
Hoyce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Hoyce drops Powell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Powell looks back up at him and smiles so Hoyce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powell circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hoyce. Powell falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hoyce!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hennan Hoyce!
After winning the bout, Hennan Hoyce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Powell pulls guard.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuudai trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.
Powell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuudai is in close to Powell's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yuudai controlling the position.#SUB#
Yuudai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powell escapes and throws Yuudai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yuudai is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Powell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Yuudai is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai struggling a bit here.
Powell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Yuudai keeping his opponent close.
Yuudai is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powell's best efforts.
Yuudai wants to get back to full guard.
Yuudai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!#T4##SUB#
Yuudai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Powell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Powell for a finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Powell showing good submission defense here.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Powell covering up well under a series of strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai doesn't have the hooks in and Powell manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai looking to control.
Yuudai being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Yuudai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
Yuudai wants to break free but Powell has control.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
Powell is pressed up against the cage. Yuudai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powell down to the mat. Powell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Powell lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuudai throws an elbow but misses.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuudai's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Powell.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away. #T1#
No luck for Yuudai with that takedown attempt.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Powell instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Yuudai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powell walks away with a smile on his face. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yuudai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
Yuudai jumps guard but Powell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Powell digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
Yuudai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Powell drops Yuudai onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yuudai is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Yuudai is rocked!
Powell has Yuudai pressed against the cage. Yuudai drops his hands and Powell takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Yuudai tumbling to the canvas! Powell rains down with more punches but Yuudai was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#662 Bryant v Curry 2     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Powell fails with the takedown.
Glozman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Glozman's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell shoots in but no luck this time.
Glozman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Glozman.
Glozman moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Powell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Glozman is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Powell instigates a clinch.
Glozman stalling in the clinch.
Glozman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glozman misses with some punches.
Glozman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glozman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glozman after a bit of a struggle.
Mitzi Glozman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glozman trying to control the position but instead, Powell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Glozman into the cage.
Glozman looking to stall. #T1#
Powell blocks a body shot from Glozman.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Glozman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Glozman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Glozman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Powell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Glozman to the mat. Glozman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Powell wants to control from the top but Glozman keeps moving. #SU2#
Powell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Glozman scores with a one two! Powell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Powell scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Glozman.#CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Glozman against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glozman as Powell tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glozman walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glozman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Glozman instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glozman throws an elbow but misses.
Glozman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glozman scores with a jab. Powell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glozman misses with a low kick.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Glozman misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Glozman as Powell shoots in.
It looked like Glozman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Glozman.
Glozman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glozman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
Nice sprawl there from Glozman as Powell shoots in.#T3#
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
Glozman wants to clinch.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glozman, right into the meat.
Glozman lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Glozman gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Glozman tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Powell tries for a takedown but Glozman manages to get underhooks.
Glozman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Glozman presses Powell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glozman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powell looks winded!
Powell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glozman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jimi Powell has been cut.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glozman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glozman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glozman obliges.
Glozman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Glozman lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Glozman.
Glozman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Glozman scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Glozman finish him?
Powell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glozman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glozman prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitzi Glozman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Powell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glozman is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, Glozman circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glozman.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Glozman clinches up with Powell and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glozman.
Glozman effectively controlling the action here.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glozman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glozman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glozman can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Glozman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Glozman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Powell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Glozman stalling.
Glozman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glozman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Powell misses with an uppercut. Glozman saw that one coming.
Glozman scores with a kick to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Powell goes for a double leg but Glozman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glozman continues to drive forward.
Mitzi Glozman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Glozman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glozman lands a jab to the head.
Glozman punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
Glozman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Glozman scores with the left hand. Powell knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Glozman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Powell sprawling to the canvas! Powell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Glozman finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell switches off momentarily and Glozman cracks him with a monster right hand! Powell topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Glozman dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Glozman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitzi Glozman!
Mitzi Glozman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#658 Origi v Verama     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steigelmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steigelmann misses with a looping right.
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Steigelmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Powell slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Powell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Steigelmann connects with a looping right hand.
Powell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Steigelmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Steigelmann misses. #KD2#
Steigelmann moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Powell goes down! Can Steigelmann finish him!?#ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Powell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Powell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steigelmann wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
Steigelmann wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.#T1#
Steigelmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steigelmann postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steigelmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Steigelmann misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but Steigelmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann dances in with a quick combination. Powell is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Steigelmann snaps Powell's head back. Powell stumbles backwards against the cage. Steigelmann steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Powell'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. Powell just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Our winner, Gunnar Steigelmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Clay shoots in.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powell but Powell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A clash of legs there as Clay blocks the low kick.
Powell backing away here, and Clay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clay misses with a hook.#CL#
Powell gets a clinch.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clay.
Clay misses with some punches.
Powell misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Clay lands a takedown into guard.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Clay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powell's guard.
Powell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD Gym of the Gods, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Clay wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powell trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Powell is defending well.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back!
Clay turns into Powell and is now in his guard.
Clay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is in close to Powell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully. #T2#
Powell has control of Clay's left arm, preventing Clay from doing any damage.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Powell has control of Clay's left arm, preventing Clay from doing any damage.
Powell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Powell looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Powell gets to his feet. Clay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Clay clinches.
Powell working aggressively here.
Clay wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimi Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordus Clay.
Powell stops a takedown attempt from Clay.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay blocking some punches.
Clay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clay blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Clay is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Clay is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Clay looks winded!
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clay or not.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell is pressed up against the cage. Clay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powell down to the mat. Powell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powell's waist but Powell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clay off to one side. #CL#
Powell gets a clinch.
Clay is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powell slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Clay walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Gordus Clay has been cut.#TD2#
Clay shoots in and gets a takedown into Powell's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
Clay works over Powell with some ground and pound from guard.
Powell looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Powell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Powell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powell stopping the sweep attempt from Clay.#T1#
Powell is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordus Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Powell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Clay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Powell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Clay's face as Powell controls the position.
Clay is trying to get back to half guard.
Powell takes a little break here. Clay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Powell just content to control the position.
Clay is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clay is looking to regain half guard here but Powell keeps moving and retains side control.
Clay keeps trying to improve his position.
Powell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Powell taking a breather here.
Clay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powell's best efforts.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
Powell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gordus Clay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powell tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay shoots in but no luck this time.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powell but Powell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clay wants to clinch.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?#CL#
Powell clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Powell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimi Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordus Clay.
Powell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Clay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Clay settles back down.
Clay looks up at the clock. Bad move! Powell lands a right hand from hell, dropping Clay. Powell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Hika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Hika lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hika's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Hika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hika scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Hika blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Hika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hika lands a shoulder strike.
Hika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hika struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Hika lands with a light punch inside.
Hika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Hika has a couple of punches blocked by Powell. #T1#
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Hika avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Hika lands an elbow just above Powell 's eye. #BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hika misses the target.
Powell wants to counter with a clinch but Hika pushes him away.
Powell wants to clinch up but Hika keeps it at a distance.
Hika looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell throws a hook but Hika avoids it easily.
Hika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Powell forces Hika back against the cage and clinches.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hika on the inside.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hika.
Hika lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell working hard to break the clinch.
Hika blocks a body shot from Powell.
Hika can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Hika scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
A hook to the body from Hika.
Hika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell looks winded!#BC#
Hika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Hika drops Powell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Powell looks back up at him and smiles so Hika waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Hika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hika misses with a body kick.
Powell tries to clinch but Hika moves away #KD#
and Hika counters with a crisp right hand that drops Powell! Hika lets Powell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hika.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hika finish him?
Hika lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Powell - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hika!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
During a confident post fight interview, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
A punch combination from Powell misses.
Yuudai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Yuudai 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.
Nice body punch from Yuudai.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
As Yuudai tries to get set, Powell tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuudai manages to avoid the attempt.
Yuudai throws out a powerful jab.
Yuudai looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Powell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powell is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Powell gets caught napping as Yuudai dives in and scores a takedown. Powell manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Yuudai stands up and waves to Powell to follow him.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Yuudai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Yuudai.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Powell wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Yuudai fails to land the takedown.
Yuudai throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Powell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yuudai.
Nice uppercut lands for Powell. That snapped Yuudai's head back. #CL#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuudai is trying to break free.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuudai blocks a body shot from Powell. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuudai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Powell clinches.
Yuudai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yuudai.
Powell prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Yuudai pulls Powell into guard.
Yuudai is looking to sweep but instead, Powell has passed into half guard.
Powell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuudai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powell is taking a breather. Yuudai 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.
Yuudai throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yuudai is trying to control but can't.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Powell is thwarting Yuudai's attempts to control the position.
Yuudai flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yuudai swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuudai tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the cage.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Yuudai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jimi Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenta Yuudai.
Yuudai wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Yuudai.
Powell cracks Yuudai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Powell gets a clinch.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell has Yuudai pressed against the cage, preventing Yuudai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Yuudai has him pressed against the cage.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a left hand. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Powell staying out of range there.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a straight right.
As Yuudai tries to get set, Powell tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuudai manages to avoid the attempt.
Yuudai dips to his left and cracks Powell with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuudai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Yuudai is trying to break free.
Yuudai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Yuudai scores with a jab.
Yuudai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuudai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Yuudai successfully pulls guard.
Powell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Powell continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Powell.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuudai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Yuudai throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuudai's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVR##T3#
Yuudai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Powell has passed into side control.
Powell is staying tight to Yuudai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yuudai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Powell decides to stand back up. Powell steps back and let's Yuudai get back to his feet.
Powell lands a jab to Yuudai's midsection.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yuudai is breathing heavily.#T4#
Yuudai looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Yuudai there.#CL#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Powell prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuudai is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell pushes Yuudai against the cage and as Yuudai bounces back, Powell cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Powell follows up with more strikes but Yuudai was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimi Powell!
After the big win, Jimi Powell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pagnozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Powell wants to clinch.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pagnozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pagnozzi tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Powell catches Pagnozzi right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Powell clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and pushes Pagnozzi back into the cage.#T1#
Pagnozzi is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pagnozzi has Powell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pagnozzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell pushes Pagnozzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pagnozzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi.
A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land. #T2#
Pagnozzi prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Pagnozzi breaks from the clinch.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Pagnozzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimi Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses the shot to the body.
Powell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Powell blocks a low kick nicely.
Powell walks into a jab.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pagnozzi has time to react.
Powell throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Pagnozzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
A short right from Powell.
Pagnozzi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell prevents a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Powell blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
A short right from Pagnozzi on the inside.
Pagnozzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pagnozzi gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pagnozzi taking a breather. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Good body shot from Powell.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell cracks Pagnozzi with a nice body shot.
Pagnozzi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Pagnozzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pagnozzi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Powell can turn it around.
Powell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Powell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Pagnozzi feinted with a counter takedown.
Jimi Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell misses with a few strikes there.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell wants to clinch up but Pagnozzi keeps it at a distance.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick that misses.
Pagnozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pagnozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Pagnozzi jabs Powell right on the nose. Powell blinks but takes it well.
Pagnozzi with a nice cross.
Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Powell instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pagnozzi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pagnozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Powell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pagnozzi thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely.
Powell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Powell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pagnozzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pagnozzi is fighting to break Powell's control of his arms but Powell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Powell keeping full guard, as Pagnozzi tries to pass.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Powell gets a clinch.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi.
Powell is working Pagnozzi over against the cage.
Jimi Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
Pagnozzi is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pagnozzi is defending well.
Pagnozzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage.
Pagnozzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Powell blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Powell. #T4#
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to work over Pagnozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi. #BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Pagnozzi misses.
An inside leg kick from Pagnozzi misses.
Pagnozzi throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
Powell wants to counter with a clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him away.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powell wants to clinch.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. #KD#
A head kick lands from Pagnozzi that sends Powell to the canvas. Powell tries to scramble back to his feet but Pagnozzi brings him back down into side control.
The strikes coming from Pagnozzi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Pagnozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powell moves into range and clinches up with Pagnozzi.
Powell gets underhooks to prevent Pagnozzi's takedown attempt.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powell is looking to clinch but Pagnozzi is avoiding it.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pagnozzi's elbow.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pagnozzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pagnozzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as Pagnozzi tries to tie him up.
Pagnozzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land.
Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell gets through Pagnozzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pagnozzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Powell forces Pagnozzi back against the cage and clinches.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
Pagnozzi blocks a body shot from Powell. #T3#
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Pagnozzi.
Powell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Pagnozzi.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi. #BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Pagnozzi. That snapped Powell's head back.
Powell tries to clinch there but Pagnozzi circles away.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pagnozzi in his tracks.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pagnozzi.
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Pagnozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pagnozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pagnozzi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Powell is trying to maintain a safe position but Pagnozzi gets an underhook and turns Powell into the cage.
Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands a body punch.
Pagnozzi goes for a takedown attempt but Powell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.#CL2#
Powell rushes Pagnozzi and presses him up against the cage.
Pagnozzi wants a takedown.
Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage.
Powell blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Powell!

After winning the bout, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#633 Junior v Hoshino 2     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Powell jabs at Hoyce's body.
Powell tries to clinch
and Hoyce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Powell pushes Hoyce up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoyce dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Powell blocks a body shot from Hoyce.
Hoyce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as Hoyce tries to tie him up.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoyce swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell prevents a body shot from Hoyce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce stalls.
Powell prevents a body shot from Hoyce.
Hoyce slows down the pace here.
Hoyce can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action. #T1#
Hoyce tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyce is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyce misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Hoyce swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoyce is stalling here.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Hoyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell tries to clinch up.#CL#
Powell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoyce.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoyce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyce controls the action.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyce pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoyce struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Hoyce throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyce has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell pushes Hoyce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoyce misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hoyce fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hoyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell tries to clinch but Hoyce is having none of it.
Hoyce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
letting Hoyce counter with a right hand.
Powell stuns Hoyce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoyce circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoyce counters with a straight right hand.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoyce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoyce misses with an uppercut.
As Hoyce tries to get set, Powell tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoyce manages to avoid the attempt.
Powell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell digs a good hook to Hoyce's body.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoyce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powell is looking to clinch but Hoyce is avoiding it. #CL#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
Hoyce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoyce.
Powell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoyce has double underhooks.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoyce scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Powell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoyce tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the cage.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyce prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoyce.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Hoyce stalling the fight.
Hoyce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoyce manages to break the clinch.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoyce has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.#T1#
Hoyce throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell. #CL#
Powell has managed to clinch.
Hoyce avoiding damage.
Powell has Hoyce pressed against the cage, preventing Hoyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Hoyce avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell pushes Hoyce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoyce taking a breather.
Hoyce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Hoyce's ribcage. Hoyce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoyce backwards.
Hoyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoyce misses with the head strike.
Hoyce leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoyce lands a left hand.
Hoyce tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Hoyce back against the cage.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoyce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoyce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Hoyce struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Powell lands a body shot.
Hoyce is breathing heavily.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoyce backwards. #ROC#
Hoyce is rocked!
Hoyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell lands a big right hand that drops Hoyce! The killer instinct kicks in and Powell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
A relieved looking Jimi Powell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#627 Sito v Barbossa     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Powell. #CUT2#
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a body kick that stops Powell in his tracks momentarily.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
A shot to the liver by Powell. Beautiful body shot.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Patterson ducks straight into an uppercut from Powell and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Patterson manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Patterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Patterson controls Powell momentarily but Powell frees himself.
Patterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Powell throws a strike but Patterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Patterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powell is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson content to stall in guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Powell kicks Patterson off and gets to his feet.
Powell wants to clinch up but Patterson keeps it at a distance.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Powell rushes Patterson and presses him up against the cage.
Powell wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell has Patterson pushed against the cage.
Patterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Powell won't allow it. #T3#
Patterson blocks a body shot from Powell.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Powell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Powell stalling the fight.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patterson prevents it.
Floyd Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.#BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell misses with a takedown
and Patterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Patterson.#T4#
Powell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patterson thuds his right hand into Powell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Powell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Patterson lands a big uppercut and Powell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Powell looks OK. Patterson waves Powell back to his feet!#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Patterson!
A very excited looking Floyd Patterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: gc142.5     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Nukem misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nukem. That's going to slow Powell down.
Nukem slips under a jab.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Nukem moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Nukem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Powell's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Nukem.
Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.#T1#
Powell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nukem works the jab nicely.
Nukem misses with a double jab.
Powell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Nukem.
Powell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Nukem misses with a right hand
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
That kick from Nukem tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Powell tries to get set, Nukem tries to push him back and clinch up but Powell manages to avoid the attempt.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.#T2#
Nukem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
It looked like Nukem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell misses with a hook
and Nukem counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nukem does it's job there.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nukem.
Nukem lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
Powell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powell is trying to push Nukem away but Nukem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nukem prevents Powell from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage.
Powell takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powell's defenses.
Nukem pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Powell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nukem.
Nukem throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it. #T4##BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Nukem throws out a powerful jab.
Nukem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nukem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nukem.
Jimi Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nukem misses with a body kick.
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nukem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Nukem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Powell's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nukem.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nukem fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Nukem misses with a wild combination.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
Powell digs a good hook to Nukem's body.
Nukem tries a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Nukem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Nukem slips a straight right by Powell.
Nukem thumps Powell with a low kick.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Nukem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nukem throws an elbow but misses.
Nukem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powell's efforts to push away.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nukem backwards. #T3#
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem. #BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powell misses with an uppercut
and Nukem counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Nukem dips to his left and cracks Powell with an uppercut!
Nukem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Nukem ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nukem misses with a head kick.
Nukem drops his hands momentarily and Powell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nukem misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nukem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Nukem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powell swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
Good shot there by Powell.#CUT2#
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Nukem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Powell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Nukem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powell counters with a crisp right that sends Nukem to the canvas! Powell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Our winner, Jimi Powell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: gc138     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drago scores with a punch to the head.
Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of Drago's head.
Powell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drago scores with a nice strike.
Drago avoids the body shot from Powell.
Drago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell moves away from the strike by Drago.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Powell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Powell slips under a jab from Drago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago swings for the body but Powell moves out of range.
Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Drago takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Powell avoids the body shot from Drago.
Nice shot lands for Powell.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
Drago moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Powell misses with a shot to the body
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
Powell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Drago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Powell slips a jab from Drago.
Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powell throws a leg kick that misses.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Drago should have avoided that one.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.#T3#
Powell throws a leg kick
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target. #CL#
Powell clinches.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powell prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Powell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Powell moves away from the strike by Drago.
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Powell throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Drago!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2#
Drago stands up and waves to Powell to follow him.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Powell throws a big counter combination but Drago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powell thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powell lands with an overhand left.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Powell connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell is looking for a counter combo.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drago throws a series of strikes that have Powell backpedaling.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Powell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drago just manages to avoid it.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Drago.
Drago checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Drago kicks Powell off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell is looking to wear down Drago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powell misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell misses with a jab to the body
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell takes one to the side of the head.
Powell throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Powell, as that shot connected. #T1#
Drago swinging wildly here.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drago! But no joy.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely. #T3#
Drago 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.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell slips under a jab from Drago.#CL#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards. #BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jimi Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Drago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Drago misses. #T4#
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Drago's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Powell.
Powell closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drago! Powell dives in looking to finish! Drago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ivan Drago stepped up to the mic, saying '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.

 

Event: gc136     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Powell misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powell checks a leg kick. #CL#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Crushman.
Crushman has Powell pressed against the cage.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crushman lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crushman takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Powell has clasped his hands together around Crushman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crushman keeps working.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Crushman is looking for a sweep.
Crushman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Powell drops an elbow to the side of Crushman's head.
Crushman has hold of Powell's hands but Powell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
Crushman taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard.
Crushman is trying to control but can't.
Powell thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Crushman looking for submissions off his back.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Crushman wants to get back to full guard.
Crushman trying to control here. #SUB2#
Crushman looking for submissions off his back.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Crushman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powell is thwarting Crushman's attempts to control 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. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Crushman's temple. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crushman is trying to maintain the position but Powell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Powell 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. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.#SUB2#
Crushman actively working from the bottom here.
Crushman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Crushman wants to control but Powell is having none of it.
Powell working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#
Daniel Crushman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell!
A relieved looking Jimi Powell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: gc133     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Powell doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Ei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ei connects with a knee to the head.
Powell tries a body shot but Ei blocks it.
Ei misses with a punch on the inside.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
Ei digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ei.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ei looking to throw knees to the head but Powell is blocking nicely.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ei is defending well.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ei.
Powell lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Powell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ei can't fight it off and eventually Powell manages to take the fight to the floor. Ei looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Ei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell trying to control but Ei is working from the bottom.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Ei has wrist control.
Ei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ei pulls Powell in close to his closed guard and prevents Powell from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ei's head.
Ei trying to control the position here.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ei keeps moving.
Powell prevents Ei from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ei scoring well with a low kick there.
Ei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL#
Powell has Ei up against the cage in a clinch.
Ei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ei has Powell pressed against the cage.
Ei letting Powell take a breather here.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell has Ei pushed against the cage.
Ei tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ei backwards.
Powell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Ei with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Ei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Ei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Ei.
Ei blocks an uppercut.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ei digs a right hand underneath Powell's ribcage. Powell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ei throws a head punch that misses.
Ei takes a shot to the head.
Powell goes for a takedown attempt but Ei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ei tried to score with a low kick but Powell checks it.
Good leg kick by Ei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell lands a two punch combo.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ei moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kylla Ei will probably get the nod.
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#
Powell swings for the body but Ei moves out of range.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ei manages to avoid it.
Ei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ei thumps Powell with a low kick.
Ei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ei connects with a jab.
Powell takes a swing at Ei's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ei, right into the meat.
Ei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Powell has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ei trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Powell has Ei pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Powell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ei tumbling to the mat - Powell dives into Ei's guard.
Powell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Ei keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully. #T1#
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ei works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powell postures up in Ei's guard and throws a big left but Ei blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ei is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ei stops Powell from standing up. #T2#
Ei advances position into side control!#SU2#
Ei decides to stand back up. Ei steps back and let's Powell get back to his feet.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Ei moves away and avoids it.
Ei counters with a body kick.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell cracks Ei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ei misses with a looping right.
Powell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
A nice combination there by Ei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ei slips a straight right by Powell.#T3#
Ei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powell blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Ei tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Ei blocks a jab.
Powell avoids the head kick by Ei.
Powell connects with a crisp jab.
Ei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kylla Ei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ei controls his hands.
Powell trying to stall but Ei improves his position.
Ei lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ei fails to land.
Ei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ei misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ei.
Ei struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powell prevents a body shot from Ei.
Ei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powell's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimi Powell has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Ei lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ei scores a nice knee to the body.
Powell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ei lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylla Ei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimi Powell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Ei's shoulder, as Ei tries to avoid the shot.
Ei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell avoids the head kick by Ei.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ei, right into the meat.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Ei ducks down to avoid it.
Ei throws a low kick, looking for Powell's leg but Powell calmly moves out of range.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Powell throws a leg kick but Ei moved away.
A good leg kick by Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kylla Ei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ei throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ei.#T1#
Ei connects with an inside leg kick.
Ei moves forwards but Powell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Powell throws a hook to the side of Ei's head but Ei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Ei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ei checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Ei tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ei trying to land knees to the body.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
Ei has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Ei throws a head punch that misses.
Ei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ei slowing the pace effectively.
Ei tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ei misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Knees to the body from Ei.
Ei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#KD2#
Ei drops Powell with a big knee straight up the middle! Powell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Powell drops his hands momentarily. Ei doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Powell staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Powell doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kylla Ei!
Post fight, Kylla Ei took to the microphone: 'Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.

 

Event: 131     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Basaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Powell has Basaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Basaev misses with the head strike.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Basaev avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Basaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powell.
Powell has Basaev pressed against the cage.
Powell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Powell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Basaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Basaev lands a shoulder strike.
Powell lands with a right to the head.
Basaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Basaev.
Basaev tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Powell tries to stall but Basaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell pushes Basaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell blocking some punches.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basaev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Basaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basaev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Basaev slips the punch.
Powell misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Basaev counters with a head kick that drops Powell to the mat! Powell scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Basaev's shoulder, as Basaev tries to avoid the shot.
Powell tries to clinch but Basaev moves away
and Basaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basaev throws a nice looking combination but Powell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Basaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Powell pushes Basaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell working aggressively here.
Basaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev misses with the head strike. #T3#
Basaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell leaning against his opponent.
Basaev can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Basaev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.#TD#
Powell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Powell manages to end up in side control.
Powell trying to control the action but Basaev is working from the bottom.
Basaev defending against the ground and pound.
Basaev defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Powell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Powell working the ground and pound.#T4#
Basaev can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Powell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Powell is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Powell throws a strike aimed at the side of Basaev's head but Basaev avoids it well.
Powell tries to score with some ground and pound. Basaev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Basaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Powell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Basaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powell staying out of range there.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basaev.
Powell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powell misses with a hook. Basaev ducked under it nicely.
Basaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell tests Basaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Basaev misses with some punches.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Basaev controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Basaev.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Basaev is defending well.#T1#
Basaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Basaev digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basaev can do to turn this around?
Basaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Basaev.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basaev backwards.
Basaev misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Reed Basaev's cut even more.
Basaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basaev gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Basaev blocking some punches. #T2#
Basaev misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Powell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Basaev regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell is fighting to break Basaev's control of his arms but Basaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Basaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell 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.
Powell trying to control but Basaev is working from the bottom.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Jimi Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Basaev managing to control the position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Basaev keeps moving.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basaev has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Reed Basaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reed Basaev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell!
Our winner, Jimi Powell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: gc127.1     
Date:   Dec 14, 2016
#R1#
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chan as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
Powell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Chan swings for the body but Powell moves out of range.
Chan scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell blocks a head kick by Chan. #TD2#
Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Chan kicks off Powell and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Powell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powell. #ES#
Chan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell. #T1#
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown. Chan fights it but they end up in guard.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chan is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Chan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Powell cracks Chan with a solid left hand.
Chan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Powell won't allow Chan to get back to his feet.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Chan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell throws an elbow that misses. Chan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Chan!#REVR#
Chan wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. #T3#
Chan throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chan.
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chan trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Chan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell connects with a right hand. Chan shakes it off.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Jackie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chan throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Chan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
A jab from Chan misses.
Powell tries to clinch but Chan moves away
and Chan counters with an inside leg kick.
Chan throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chan cracks a nice hook into Powell's ribs.
Powell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan 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##TD2#
Powell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell tries to pass to full mount but Chan defends it.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
Chan 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.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Powell.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Chan wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Chan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
As Powell tries to get set, Chan tries to push him back and clinch up but Powell manages to avoid the attempt.
Chan jabs Powell right on the nose. Powell blinks but takes it well.
Chan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown attempt by Powell or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan, which made it look bad.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Chan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Powell. Those never looked like landing.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell with the counter takedown but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan looks for a takedown but Powell sprawls well.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chan defends it well.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chan.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell slips under a jab.#T3#
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Powell gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell tries for a takedown but Chan manages to get underhooks.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chan throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Powell misses. #TD#
Chan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Powell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chan is in Powell's guard.
Chan throwing strikes but missing.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Chan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Powell wants to stand and escape but Chan is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chan wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Powell throws a strike but Chan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackie Chan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range.
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chan throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chan feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Powell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Chan with that takedown attempt.
Chan drops his hands momentarily and Powell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Chan moves away from the strike by Powell.
It looked like Chan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan lands a head shot.
Chan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powell swivels and escapes.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Chan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Powell scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Chan's front leg but catches the back leg as Chan tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Powell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powell showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Powell.
Powell trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.
Powell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell is looking to advance position but Chan won't allow it.
Chan is looking to escape.
Jimi Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Powell thows a huge punch but Chan dodges it nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chan defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chan looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Powell with the counter takedown but Chan avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chan.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.#TD2#
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Chan wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Jackie Chan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Chan has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Chan!

 

Event: gc123     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1#
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Powell takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Powell slips a straight right by Saukko.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Powell digs a good body shot into Saukko's ribs.
Powell cracks Saukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Saukko motions for Powell to come forward. Saukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Powell bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Saukko! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saukko seems keen to control Powell's posture.#T1#
Saukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saukko looking to control.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Saukko is retaining full guard.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell postures up in Saukko's guard and throws a big left but Saukko blocks it.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saukko wants to get back to his feet but Powell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Powell wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Saukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saukko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Saukko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Powell wants to stand up but Saukko is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saukko looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Powell landing with the ground and pound.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saukko is pulling down on Powell's head to control his posture.
Powell postures up in Saukko's guard and throws a big left but Saukko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Saukko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Powell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saukko on his heels. He'll look to pass Saukko's guard now, I'm sure.
Saukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?
Powell cracks Saukko with a solid left hand.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell distracts Saukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Powell distracts Saukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Powell prevents Saukko from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saukko trying to control the position.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Saukko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saukko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saukko wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Saukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saukko trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Saukko has wrist control.
Powell stands up over Saukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saukko stops Powell from standing up. #T3#
Saukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard. #ES#
Powell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saukko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Saukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Saukko.#TD#
Powell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saukko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saukko is adopting a defensive guard.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Saukko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Powell jabs at Saukko's body.
Powell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saukko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Powell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: gc119     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016
#R1#
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powell throws a series of strikes that have Shanks backpedaling.
Shanks stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Shanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Powell slips under a jab from Shanks.
Shanks lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shanks to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Powell has closed the distance and engaged Shanks in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanks.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shanks.
Powell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Shanks blocks an uppercut.
Shanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Shanks misses with a body punch.
Shanks lands with a right to the head.
Shanks has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powell lands a right hand.
Shanks tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Shanks back against the cage.
Shanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a right hand.
Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Shanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Shanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Shanks pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shanks tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell working aggressively here.
Shanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Shanks misses with a punch to the body.
Powell blocks a body shot from Shanks.
Shanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Shanks.
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Shanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Powell has picked Shanks up - he's going for a ride! Powell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Powell is thwarting Shanks's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powell in particular looking to stall.
Shanks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Powell jumps into side control!
Shanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
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. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Shanks's temple.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powell prevents Shanks from improving his position.
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Powell controlling the action here.
Powell winds up and cracks Shanks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shanks tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
Powell thows a huge punch but Shanks dodges it nicely.
Shanks moves into full guard.
Shanks keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Shanks wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Shanks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shanks.
Shanks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shanks.
Shanks with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Shanks as Powell shoots in.
Shanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Shanks up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shanks.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shankss head.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shanks is pressed up against the cage. Powell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shanks down to the mat. Shanks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell drops his hands momentarily and Shanks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Shanks.
Shanks cracks the inside of Powell's front leg.
Shanks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Powell to score with a decent uppercut.
Shanks misses the jab.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Powell backs away, Shanks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell throws a leg kick but Shanks moved away.
Shanks loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Shanks cracks Powell with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Powell is rocked!
Powell lands a really nice looking cross but Shanks seems unphased.
Shanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shanks throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Shanks looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range. #KD#
Shanks cracks Powell with an uppercut from hell and Powell crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Shanks's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Shanks finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powell's guard.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Shanks is looking to stall here but Powell recovers full guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Shanks from controlling successfully.
Shanks passes Powell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Shanks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Powell sees it coming and defends easily.
Powell is staying active underneath Shanks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Shanks is looking for submissions but instead, Powell has regained full guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Shanks from controlling successfully.
Powell keeping full guard, as Shanks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Shanks from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Powell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Powell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Powell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shanks.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shanks.
Powell misses with an uppercut
and Shanks counters with a low kick, right behind Powell 's knee.
Powell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Shanks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shanks is pressed up against the cage. Powell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shanks down to the mat. Shanks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mickey Shanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Shanks lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powell checks a leg kick.
Powell misses with a hook.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Shanks's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Shanks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Powell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shanks walks into a stiff left hand from Powell.
Nice body kick there by Shanks.
Shanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Shanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Shanks misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Shanks drops Powell with a nice combination! Shanks dives into Powell's guard, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shanks stands and throws Powell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Powell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shanks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powell is looking to escape. #T1#
Powell prevents Shanks from taking his back.
Powell is squirming around, avoiding Shanks's attempts to control the action.
Shanks is looking to take Powell's back but instead Powell gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shanks is keen to just control but Powell is a slippery customer.
Shanks controlling the action here.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shanks is stalling here. Powell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shanks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Powell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shanks tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.#T3#
Powell cracks Shanks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Powell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shanks is avoiding damage well.
Powell wants to control but Shanks is keeping him busy.
Powell working away.
Shanks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Powell throwing shots but Shanks is blocking nicely.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shanks's head.
Shanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shanks.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Shanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powell's guard. #REVR#
Shanks stops Powell from standing up.
Shanks works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Shanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powell has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Shanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shanks.
Powell is refusing to be controlled, as Shanks sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Shanks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shanks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Shanks!

Mickey Shanks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: gc116     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Powell shoots in and drives through. Gainsborough sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gainsborough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gainsborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gainsborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gainsborough. Gainsborough obviously looking to wear him down.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gainsborough moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Powell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gainsborough manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gainsborough is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell postures up in Gainsborough's guard and throws a big left but Gainsborough blocks it. #T1#
Gainsborough working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell stops Gainsborough from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gainsborough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gainsborough digs a good hook to Powell's body.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Gainsborough counters with a straight right hand.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick that misses.
Gainsborough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gainsborough misses with a body shot.
Gainsborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick but Powell checks it.
Gainsborough slips under a jab.
Powell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gainsborough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell checks a low kick from Gainsborough.
Powell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Powell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gainsborough is trying to defend but Powell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gainsborough wants to get back to his feet.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gainsborough's head.
Gainsborough is staying active underneath Powell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gainsborough is looking to escape.
Powell wants to take a breather but Gainsborough is having none of it.
Gainsborough is trying to stand up here but Powell is controlling him well.
Gainsborough is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gainsborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gainsborough.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
and Gainsborough counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powell thinking.
Powell shoots in but no luck this time.
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with Gainsborough, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes Gainsborough against the cage but Gainsborough circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gainsborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gainsborough connects with a nice looking jab.
Gainsborough avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gainsborough punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gainsborough moves away.
Gainsborough lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gainsborough.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Powell slips a jab from Gainsborough.
Powell scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gainsborough has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Powell has hold of one of Gainsborough's legs. Gainsborough is fighting the takedown attempt but Powell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Powell won't allow Gainsborough to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Gainsborough pushes Powell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Powell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gainsborough's calf.
Gainsborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adelbert Gainsborough 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#
Powell tries to clinch there but Gainsborough circles away.
Gainsborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gainsborough moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gainsborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell darts in looking for a takedown but Gainsborough gets double underhooks and turns Powell into the cage.
Gainsborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell scores with the left hand. Gainsborough knows he should have avoided that one.
Powell scores with a hook.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but Gainsborough shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Gainsborough.
Sloppy strikes from Gainsborough. Those never looked like landing.
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell lands with a straight right. Gainsborough didn't see that one coming.
Gainsborough pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gainsborough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Powell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Gainsborough moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick from Gainsborough.
Adelbert Gainsborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gainsborough throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Gainsborough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powell on the side of the head.
Gainsborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gainsborough is able to avoid easily.
Gainsborough fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gainsborough looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Gainsborough looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gainsborough.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powell tries to clinch but Gainsborough moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gainsborough.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell tries to clinch up but Gainsborough circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Powell tries to clinch but Gainsborough moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gainsborough.
Gainsborough slips a straight right by Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gainsborough on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gainsborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Gainsborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough lands with a nice body kick.
Gainsborough misses with a looping right.
Powell looks for a takedown but Gainsborough sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gainsborough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gainsborough. #T3#
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gainsborough lands a slapping body shot.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Gainsborough moves away and avoids it.
Gainsborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Gainsborough.
Powell scores with a jab to the body.
Gainsborough looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Gainsborough misses the shot to the body.
Gainsborough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Powell shoots for a takedown but Gainsborough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gainsborough looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gainsborough tries a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Gainsborough is looking to land body kicks.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gainsborough slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
Powell dips to his left and cracks Gainsborough with an uppercut!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell throws a hook to the side of Gainsborough's head but Gainsborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gainsborough.
Powell scores with a jab. Gainsborough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Gainsborough.
Crunch! Gainsborough slams his shin into Powell's torso.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gainsborough lands with an overhand left.
Gainsborough takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gainsborough looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range.
Powell moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Gainsborough misses.
Powell throws a hook but Gainsborough avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Powell as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gainsborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Gainsborough settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gainsborough - that will leave a mark!
Gainsborough thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adelbert Gainsborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gainsborough. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gainsborough, right into the meat.
Powell ducks right into an uppercut from Gainsborough.
Powell misses with a combination
and Gainsborough counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Gainsborough's shoulder, as Gainsborough tries to avoid the shot.
Gainsborough scores with a jab.
Powell lands a jab to the head.
Powell misses with a straight left. #CL#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with some punches. #BC2#
Gainsborough breaks from the clinch.
Gainsborough slips under a jab from Powell.
Powell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gainsborough misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Gainsborough throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but Gainsborough is quick to defend against it.
Gainsborough walks into a stiff left hand from Powell.
Gainsborough lands with a good body shot.
Powell checks a low kick from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Powell throwing a counter right hand but Gainsborough manages to avoid it.#CL#
Powell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gainsborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gainsborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Gainsborough prevents the takedown attempt.
Gainsborough blocking some punches.
A short right from Powell.
Gainsborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a right hand. #BC2#
Gainsborough manages to break the clinch.
Gainsborough misses with a low kick as Powell jumps back.
No luck for Powell with that takedown attempt.
Adelbert Gainsborough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Powell moves forwards but Gainsborough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gainsborough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt
and Gainsborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gainsborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gainsborough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powell doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Gainsborough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gainsborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powell.
Powell slips a jab from Gainsborough.#CL#
Powell forces Gainsborough back against the cage and clinches.
Gainsborough tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gainsborough backwards.
Gainsborough goes for a takedown attempt but Powell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Gainsborough throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gainsborough.
Gainsborough bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Powell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Powell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Powell landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Gainsborough is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gainsborough takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gainsborough is still in real trouble! Can Powell finish him?
Powell cracks Gainsborough with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Powell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gainsborough is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GKNY 82 - Gumption v Great     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
Powell scores with the left hand. McGraw knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Bonesaw McGraw has been cut.
McGraw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powell takes a step back to recover.
McGraw misses with a body shot.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and McGraw counters with a leg kick.
McGraw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGraw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGraw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGraw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Powell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGraw is looking to land body kicks.
McGraw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell throws a hook to the side of McGraw's head but McGraw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGraw scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGraw.
McGraw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
McGraw connects with a body shot.
A jab from Powell misses.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. McGraw moves away and avoids it.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Powell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGraw. That one must have hurt.
Powell digs a good body shot into McGraw's ribs.
McGraw throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGraw wants to get back to full guard.
Powell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGraw is trying to control but can't.
Powell not doing much here. #T2#
McGraw tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGraw wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing good reports from McGraw's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell is controlling the pace.
McGraw tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.#T3#
Powell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powell wants to advance to full mount but McGraw doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
McGraw is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
Powell trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
McGraw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGraw keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGraw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell throws a low kick, looking for McGraw's leg but McGraw calmly moves out of range.
McGraw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powell.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Powell shoots in and bounces McGraw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Powell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw's cut.
That's time! McGraw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGraw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but McGraw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on McGraw's shoulder, as McGraw tries to avoid the shot.
Powell tries to bum rush McGraw with a series of wild strikes but McGraw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Powell scores with a takedown into McGraw's guard.
Powell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell postures up in McGraw's guard and throws a big left but McGraw blocks it.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Powell wants to control from the top but McGraw keeps moving. #SUB#
McGraw is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily.
McGraw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McGraw postures up and lands a big shot to Powell's brow.
McGraw prevents Powell from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Powell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McGraw pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGraw prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGraw prevents it.
McGraw misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell prevents a body shot from McGraw.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraw tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGraw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGraw tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but McGraw pushes him off.
Good leg kick by McGraw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Powell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGraw - the referee stops the clock and Powell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGraw. Powell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of McGraw's head.
A bone on bone clash there as McGraw blocks the leg kick.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGraw.#T3#
Powell darts in looking for a takedown but McGraw gets double underhooks and turns Powell into the cage.
Bonesaw McGraw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraw moves away.
McGraw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGraw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
McGraw looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGraw defends it well.
McGraw throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell misses with a leg kick
and McGraw counters with an outside leg kick.
Powell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGraw shoots in looking for a takedown. Powell tries to sprawl out of it but McGraw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.#T4#
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and McGraw counters with a right hand to the body.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but McGraw slips the punch.
McGraw throws a big counter combination but Powell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraw tried to counter with a leg kick but Powell avoided it.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGraw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with McGraw, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes McGraw against the cage but McGraw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGraw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGraw defends it well.
McGraw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGraw thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGraw lands with a nice body kick.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell throws the left hand but McGraw avoids the punch easily.
McGraw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Powell as he checks the leg kick.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
McGraw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell with the counter takedown but McGraw avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McGraw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
McGraw ducks under a wild hook from Powell.#CL#
McGraw gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell is trying to drag McGraw to the mat but McGraw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell tries to work over McGraw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
McGraw has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Powell prevents a body shot from McGraw.
McGraw tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell blocks a body shot from McGraw. #T1#
McGraw lands with a left to the head.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraw misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powell trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McGraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGraw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGraw's head.#T2#
McGraw is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
McGraw keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell 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.
Powell is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGraw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A low kick from Powell is predictable there #TD#
and McGraw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGraw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGraw throws a big elbow that misses.
McGraw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGraw trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
McGraw is looking to work some ground and pound but Powell has wrist control.
Jimi Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGraw forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
McGraw seems to be working for a kimura but Powell defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Powell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraw.
Bonesaw McGraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGraw is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McGraw is working for a kimura but Powell is defending it quite comfortably.
McGraw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McGraw is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bonesaw McGraw.
I think Powell 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: GKNY 75 - Monk v Powell     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Monk throws a combination. Powell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell with the counter takedown but Monk avoids it easily.
Powell throws a body punch but Monk moves out of range.
Monk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Monk fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Monk is out of range.
Powell moves away from the strike by Monk.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Monk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Monk. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Monk lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Powell has his takedown stuffed
and Monk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Powell there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Monk.
Powell throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Monk appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Monk scores with the left hand. Powell knows he should have avoided that one.
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monk.
Monk misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Monk's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Monk.
Monk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silas Monk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monk throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Powell closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Powell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monk works Powell's body with a nice hook.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk lands a glancing blow to the side of Powell's head.#TD2#
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell throwing strikes but missing.
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Monk working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Powell preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Powell backs up against the cage.
Powell throws out a leg kick but Monk moves out of range and Powell only half commits.
Powell lands a body shot.
Monk thumps Powell with a low kick.
Monk throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Monk throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell misses the body punch
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monk scores with a punch to the head.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Monk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Monk counters with a thumping low kick.
Monk checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Powell scores with a takedown into Monk's guard.
Monk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell won't allow Monk to get back to his feet.
Monk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace.
It looks like Powell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Monk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Monk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Monk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monk misses with an uppercut.
Silas Monk is winning the standup battle so far.
Monk misses with a body shot.
Monk misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powell moves to clinch but Monk breaks away
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Monk takes one to the chin there.
Powell throws a right hand that Monk ducks under and follows up with a left that Monk also avoids with ease.#T1#
Monk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monk throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Monk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Powell darts in looking for a takedown but Monk gets double underhooks and turns Powell into the cage.
Monk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Monk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monk. That's going to slow Powell down.
Monk wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Monk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monk tried to counter with a leg kick but Powell avoided it.
Monk cracks the inside of Powell's front leg.
Monk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monk is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Monk.
Monk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.#T2#
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monk.
Powell connects with the punch.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Monk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Monk looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Monk throws out a powerful jab.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monk wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Monk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Monk.
Monk throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Monk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Monk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monk stuffs the takedown.
Silas Monk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Monk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monk counters with a left and a right... And another left! Powell is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Monk!
Silas Monk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GKNY 71 - Cruz V Mencken     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Powell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amore sizes up Powell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Amore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amore misses with a wild body shot.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Amore avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Amore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell lands with a cross.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amore throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore misses with the head strike.
Amore working aggressively here.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell blocks a body shot from Amore.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amore scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Amore throws a head punch that misses.
Amore's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Powell blocks a body shot from Amore.
Amore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Amore tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Amore is leaning against Powell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amore tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell tries a body shot but Amore blocks it.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Amore tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage. #TD#
Powell lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Amore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Powell forces Amore back against the cage and clinches.
Amore throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amore backwards.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amore.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action. #TD#
Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell trying to control but Amore is working from the bottom.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Amore has wrist control.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell postures up.
Amore wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Amore's brow. #T4#
Amore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amore controls Powell momentarily but Powell frees himself.
Powell content to stall in guard here.
Amore trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer.
Powell throws a strike but Amore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Amore controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Amore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powell on the side of the head.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
Amore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amore lands with a right hand.
Powell misses the jab.
Amore shapes to counter with a head kick.
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Amore lands a jab to Powell's midsection.
Powell throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amore.
Powell checks a leg kick.#CL#
Powell darts in and clinches Amore up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Amore - that landed with a thud.
Amore struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Amore.
Powell goes for a takedown attempt but Amore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amore.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powell tries to clinch there but Amore circles away.
Amore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amore motions for Powell to come forward. Amore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell lands with a cross.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amore throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
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!
Amore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.#TD#
Amore gets caught flat footed, as Powell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powell being controlled here momentarily.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Amore is pulling down on Powell's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Amore misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Amore misses the target.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amore misses with a head kick.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amore tries to move into range but Powell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimi Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Amore circles away.
Amore throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Powell checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Amore clinches.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Amore's ribcage. Amore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amore is breathing heavily.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amore throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
Powell misses with a hook. Amore ducked under it nicely.
Amore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that second round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amore avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell avoids the head kick by Amore.
Powell lands a head shot.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Amore looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Amore throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell avoids the body shot from Amore. #TD#
Powell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell is chipping away with strikes.
Amore is looking for a sweep.
Amore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Amore defending against the ground and pound.
Amore is trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control the action but Amore is working from the bottom.
Powell working the ground and pound.
Jimi Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell tries to score with some ground and pound. Amore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Powell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Amore is not content to let Powell control the position.
Powell with the ground and pound but Amore regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Amore trying to control here.
Amore is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Amore's temple. #ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Powell is thwarting Amore's attempts to control the position.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amore is still in real trouble! Can Powell finish him?#T3#
Powell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Amore is hurt! He's hurt bad - Powell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Amore from any more punishment! Congratulations to Powell! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
After winning the bout, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GKNY 65 Mencken V Tiddlywinks     
Date:   Apr 13, 2016
#R1#
McGraw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Powell darts in and clinches McGraw up against the cage.
McGraw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraw prevents a body shot from Powell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraw.
McGraw misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but McGraw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraw.
McGraw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraw lands an uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
McGraw misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraw misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraw.
McGraw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGraw misses with a punch on the inside.
McGraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
McGraw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powell pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
McGraw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGraw.
McGraw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGraw tries a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGraw. That's going to slow Powell down.
Powell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGraw.#CUT#
It looks like Bonesaw McGraw has been cut.
Powell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGraw connects with a nice looking jab.
McGraw throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but McGraw breaks away and moves out of range.
McGraw connects with a jab.
McGraw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell lands a body shot.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraw.
McGraw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGraw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powell swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGraw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell throws a body punch but McGraw moves out of range. #CL#
Powell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
McGraw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
A right hand to the body from McGraw.
Powell misses with some punches.
McGraw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraw gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGraw backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraw.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by McGraw.
Powell prevents a body shot from McGraw.
McGraw misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGraw or not.
McGraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
McGraw throws a head punch that misses.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but McGraw avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
McGraw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powell lands a right hand.
McGraw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraw lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGraw.
McGraw struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
McGraw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGraw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by McGraw.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
McGraw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Powell misses with a body punch.
McGraw blocking some punches.
McGraw digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraw is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimi Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonesaw McGraw.
Powell misses with the head strike.
McGraw misses with the head strike.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by McGraw.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but McGraw avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw misses with some punches.
Powell scores with a shot to the side of McGraw's head.
McGraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell is working McGraw over against the cage.
McGraw misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for McGraw.
McGraw blocks a jab.
Powell throws a low kick but McGraw moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGraw. Those never looked like landing.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGraw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGraw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powell lands with a straight right. McGraw didn't see that one coming.
McGraw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
McGraw lands a glancing blow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGraw tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from McGraw.
McGraw cracks Powell with an open hand slap.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Powell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGraw.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell moves out of range as McGraw throws a body kick.
McGraw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powell misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGraw.
Powell scores with a jab. McGraw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGraw makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Powell really felt that one!
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell misses with a combination
and McGraw counters with an outside leg kick.
McGraw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGraw misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Powell.#CUT#
That has opened up Bonesaw McGraw's cut even more.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. McGraw does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Powell misses with an uppercut
and McGraw counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGraw. That's going to slow Powell down. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGraw.
McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Powell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powell parries the strikes from McGraw easily there. McGraw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Powell to escape.
McGraw scores with punches from side control.
Powell dodges the ground and pound from McGraw.#T3#
McGraw in side control lands a decent elbow.
Powell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD - Combat Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Powell parries the strikes from McGraw easily there. McGraw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Powell to escape.
McGraw prevents Powell from escaping the position.#SUB2#
McGraw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGraw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
McGraw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGraw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powell is avoiding damage well. #T4#
McGraw working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
McGraw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Powell stops McGraw from passing to mount.
McGraw wants to control for a moment but Powell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
McGraw seems to be working for a kimura but Powell defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonesaw McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bonesaw McGraw'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Powell stuns McGraw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGraw.
Nice uppercut lands for McGraw. That snapped Powell's head back.
McGraw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGraw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Powell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGraw.
McGraw throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Powell closes the distance and pushes McGraw back into the cage.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraw blocking some punches.
Powell tries a body shot but McGraw blocks it.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGraw backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
McGraw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGraw wants a takedown but no success here.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGraw misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from McGraw.
A hook to the body from Powell.
McGraw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell pushes McGraw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands with a right to the head.
McGraw throws a head punch that misses.
McGraw working aggressively here.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Bonesaw McGraw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGraw misses with some punches.
McGraw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGraw backwards. #ROC#
McGraw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell prevents a body shot from McGraw.
McGraw seems to have recovered his senses.
McGraw doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Powell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McGraw's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McGraw drops to his knees and Powell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bonesaw McGraw spoke after the fight, saying 'Bonesaw bows down to no man. It's clear you had the ref in your pocket. Ain't no way Bonesaw is going out like that. Next time you are going down like Bjorn's mom.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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