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Event: HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Bang tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range. #TD#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bang misses with the ground and pound.
Powell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bang is controlling him well.
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.
Bang trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Powell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Powell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab. #T2#
Powell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powell wants it to stay on the feet.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang looks for a takedown but Powell sprawls well.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Powell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Powell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
A head kick misses from Bang. #T3#
Bang throws a body kick that misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Powell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Powell leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Powell.#ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
Bang with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Powell!
Taylor 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: HFC 75: Marston vs Romero     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Powell wants to clinch up but Epicity keeps it at a distance.
Powell lands with a hook. Epicity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Powell shoots in and gets a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES#
Epicity wriggles free and stands up.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Powell misses.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Powell avoided it.
Powell throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Powell wants to clinch.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Powell avoids it.#T1#
Powell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epicity wants it to stay on the feet.
Epicity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Epicity gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell tries to circle away but Epicity has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell misses with a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Powell's knee momentarily.#T2#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Powell misses
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Powell 's knee.
Powell walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.#T3#
A short uppercut from Epicity.
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell tries to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling the position. #TD2#
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Epicity is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Epicity manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epicity defends it well.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
and Powell counters with an outside leg kick.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Powell pushes Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.#T4##BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epicity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Powell if he has to take too many more of those.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell throws a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epicity defends it well.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Powell is able to avoid easily.
Powell misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Powell is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epicity sprawls well. Epicity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Epicity is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Epicity has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Epicity seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Powell can turn it around.#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Epicity cracks Powell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Epicity takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Powell connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Powell.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab. #T2#
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity tries a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.
Epicity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Powell staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epicity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Powell looking for a takedown.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Powell tries to break free but Epicity pushes him back against the cage.
Powell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epicity gets underhooks to prevent Powell's takedown attempt.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Powell tries to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling the position.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Epicity pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell is looking for a takedown.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powell's efforts to push away.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity lands a left hand.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epicity pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Powell misses with a body shot.
Powell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Powell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Powell walks into a left hand.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Epicity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epicity connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Epicity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell connects with the punch.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epicity connects with a body shot that sends Powell's belly button to the back.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powell walks into a jab.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity is looking to clinch.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity works over Powell's head and body with a nice combination.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell misses with a hook
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Epicity blocks a head kick by Powell.
Epicity throws a combination that misses
and Powell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Powell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Epicity tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Powell is in Epicity's guard.#ES#
Epicity pushes Powell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Epicity feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Powell thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
and Epicity counters with a three punch combo that has Powell backing up. Powell nods at Epicity to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell checks the leg kick.#CL#
Epicity drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage. #T4#
Epicity gets underhooks to prevent Powell's takedown attempt.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell is trying to break free.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Powell can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity. #BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity catches Powell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epicity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Powell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epicity connects with a high kick.
Powell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powell.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Powell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Epicity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powell wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Epicity regains half guard, as Powell was trying to land strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Epicity is not content to let Powell control the position.
Epicity is doing well to control the position and prevent Powell from advancing to side control.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Epicity gets full guard.
Epicity trying to control the position.
Powell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Epicity trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powell trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity. #T3#
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epicity scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
Powell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell motions for Epicity to come forward. Powell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity misses with a hook.#T4#
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Powell down.
Epicity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
Powell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Powell scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
Powell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity had his way with Taylor Powell in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epicity's waist but Epicity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Powell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity lands a jab to Powell's midsection.
Epicity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity throws an off balance right hand
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
Powell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
Powell misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Powell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicity, pushing him back against the cage.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Jab from Powell.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Epicity throws a combination. Powell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epicity as he jumps to the side.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
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 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity misses the jab.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Epicity misses its target.
A big left from Epicity misses. #T3#
Epicity lands a head kick!
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Epicity cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taylor Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epicity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Powell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity looks to land a combination. Powell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epicity tries to work over Powell's front leg with a kick but Powell checks it.
Epicity backing away here, and Powell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Powell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Turbo Epicity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snodgrass is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Snodgrass moves into the clinch.
Snodgrass looking to slow down the pace here.
Powell tries to stall but Snodgrass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snodgrass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snodgrass misses the shot to the body.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powell. #CL2#
Powell has managed to clinch.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Powell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Powell prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snodgrass is pressed up against the cage. Powell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snodgrass down to the mat. Snodgrass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Snodgrass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snodgrass is out of range.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Powell pushes Snodgrass up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Snodgrass. #TD2#
Powell has clasped his hands together around Snodgrass's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Snodgrass throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snodgrass is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Powell feints and then cracks Snodgrass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snodgrass down.
Powell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snodgrass tries to avoid it but Powell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snodgrass to the ground. Snodgrass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Powell has Snodgrass up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell tries to work over Snodgrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell has Snodgrass pressed against the cage.
Snodgrass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snodgrass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Snodgrass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell works on Snodgrass's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Powell. #TD2#
Powell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snodgrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powell not doing much here.
Snodgrass is trying to stand.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snodgrass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powell on the ground.
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 Snodgrass's temple.
Snodgrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Snodgrass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powell lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snodgrass's head.
Powell not doing much here.
Snodgrass pushes Powell off looking to stand but Powell dives back in and keeps control.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell controlling the pace.
Snodgrass tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Snodgrass - just one landing.
Powell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snodgrass takes a step back to recover.
Powell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snodgrass if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Powell forces Snodgrass back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
Powell is working for takedown but Snodgrass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snodgrass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Powell blocks it. #T1#
Snodgrass lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Powell working aggressively here.
Snodgrass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snodgrass or not.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snodgrass is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Powell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Snodgrass wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell throwing shots but Snodgrass is blocking nicely.
Snodgrass is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Powell there.
Snodgrass is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powell in particular looking to stall.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powell stalling.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powell lands a nice short elbow.
Snodgrass trying to control but Powell postures up.
Powell tries to pass to full mount but Snodgrass defends it.
Snodgrass wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.
Snodgrass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Powell prevents Snodgrass from standing back up.
Powell lands strikes from half guard.
Snodgrass is refusing to be controlled, as Powell sits in half guard. #T4#
Snodgrass tries to kick Powell off but Powell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powell controlling the action here.
Snodgrass tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
Powell wants to free his trapped foot but Snodgrass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snodgrass taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell wants to take a breather but Snodgrass is having none of it.
Snodgrass looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Snodgrass is looking to counter punch.
Taylor Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell walks into a left hand.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snodgrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell tries to clinch there but Snodgrass circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snodgrass.
A quick step to the side and Snodgrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snodgrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell misses with a shot to the body
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snodgrass swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell closes the distance but Snodgrass moves to the side
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dobber Snodgrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell throws a leg kick
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell avoiding damage.
A short right from Powell. #T3#
Snodgrass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snodgrass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snodgrass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snodgrass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snodgrass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snodgrass duly obliges.
Taylor Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Snodgrass pushes him off.#T4#
Snodgrass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snodgrass wants it to stay on the feet.
Snodgrass is looking to counter punch.
Powell wants to clinch up but Snodgrass keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell wants to clinch.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snodgrass swivels and escapes.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell misses with a hook
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell lands a jab to Snodgrass's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dobber Snodgrass showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

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

Taylor Powell 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.
Dobber Snodgrass was interviewed post fight and said 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.

 

Event: HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Powell gets the takedown into side control.
Hussain can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Powell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hussain struggling a bit here.
Powell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hussain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is not content to let Powell control the position.
Hussain struggling a bit here.#T1#
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
Hussain wants to control but Powell postures up.
Powell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hussain defending against the ground and pound.
Powell working the ground and pound but Hussain is defending the strikes.
Hussain is trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Powell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Powell wants to control but Hussain is keeping him busy.
Powell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powell sprawls well. Powell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell cracks Hussain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
No luck for Hussain with that takedown attempt.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Hussain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Hussain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
Powell goes for a takedown attempt but Hussain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain'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 big right from Hussain misses.
Hussain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range. #TD#
Hussain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hussain manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Powell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell regains half guard.#T1#
Hussain 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.
Hussain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussain is keen to just control but Powell is a slippery customer.
Hussain prevents Powell from standing back up.
Hussain drops an elbow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell wants to get back to his feet.
Hussain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hussain trying to mount his opponent but Powell defends it.
Hussain missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Hussain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
Hussain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell is trying to control but can't.
Powell taking some punishment here, with Hussain in his half guard.
Hussain wants to take a breather but Powell is having none of it.
Hussain not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Powell is refusing to be controlled, as Hussain sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hussain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powell wants to improve his position but Hussain is controlling well.
Hussain slows the pace down in half guard.
Powell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussain.
Powell tries to roll over but Hussain keeps him under control.
Powell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Powell.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hussain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hussain with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain scores with a push kick.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Hussain misses
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Hussain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powell defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Hussain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussain trying to control the position but instead, Powell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussain into the cage.
Hussain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain misses with a body punch.
Hussain blocking some punches.
Hussain wants to stall.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussain tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Hussain taking a breather.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell has Hussain pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain throws a front kick aimed at Powell's knee but Powell avoids it well.
Powell tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Powell stuffs the takedown.
Taylor Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussain doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Hussain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tries for a takedown but Hussain manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Powell has clasped his hands together around Hussain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussain struggling a bit here.#T3#
Hussain is trying to improve his position.
Hussain is working hard here to advance position.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell lands an elbow.
Powell trying to control the action but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell working the head with strikes.
Hussain tries to bench press Powell off him but Powell keeps the position.
Hussain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hussain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hussain is looking for a sweep.
Powell working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

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

Taylor Powell 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: HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsson. #CL#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Powell lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorsson blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsson controls his hands.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsson blocks an uppercut.
Thorsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powells head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell stalling the fight.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Powell lands a right hand. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Thorsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsson.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Olaf Thorsson has been cut.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Thorsson is rocked!
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Thorsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
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 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsson looks winded!
Thorsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell throws a big uppercut that drops Thorsson! More strikes from Powell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thorsson lies dazed against the cage as Powell celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Powell!
After the fight, Taylor Powell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Powell moves into range and clinches up with McBarz.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBarz prevents it. #TD2#
Powell has clasped his hands together around McBarz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
McBarz throws Powell to one side and escapes!
McBarz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
McBarz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powell is defending well for now.
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 has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McBarz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby McBarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
McBarz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.#TD2#
Powell tightens his grip and picks McBarz up, before dumping him to the ground. McBarz manages to land in guard.
McBarz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBarz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McBarz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Powell stands up over McBarz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell stopping the sweep attempt from McBarz.
McBarz is looking to stand back up but Powell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McBarz.
McBarz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powell controlling the action here.
Powell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McBarz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell postures up in McBarz's guard and throws a big left but McBarz blocks it.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but McBarz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBarz looking for a sweep. Not yet McBarz, not yet.
Powell is in close to McBarz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Powell working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Powell throws an elbow that misses. McBarz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by McBarz!#REVR#
Powell wants to sweep here but McBarz controlling him for the moment.
McBarz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard. #REVB#
McBarz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
McBarz wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powell lands a couple of digs.#ES#
McBarz uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Powell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powell lands a nice short elbow.
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Powell 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 scores with a kick to the midsection.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut.
Powell moves away from the strike by McBarz.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBarz.
Powell takes one to the side of the head.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but McBarz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powell throws a push kick but McBarz slaps the foot to one side.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
McBarz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
That kick from Powell tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBarz throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch.#T1#
McBarz is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell managing to block the knees to the body from McBarz.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
McBarz prevents a body shot from Powell. #TD2#
Powell wants the takedown. McBarz is fighting it off but Powell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McBarz's guard against the cage.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBarz throws a couple of heel strikes.
Powell works over McBarz with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
McBarz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McBarz wanted to stand there but Powell had control of the position.
Powell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
Powell trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Powell lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell cracks McBarz with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
McBarz is rocked!
Powell stops McBarz from standing up.
Oh McBarz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McBarz seems to have got his legs back now.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McBarz's head.
Powell distracts McBarz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powell postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McBarz covers up, he's hurt! Powell keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Powell and the ref steps in to end the fight! Powell can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Powell stuns Dyachkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyachkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell has Dyachkov pushed against the cage.
Dyachkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyachkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyachkov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Taylor Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyachkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Powell is able to avoid easily.
Dyachkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyachkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyachkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Powell darts in and clinches Dyachkov up against the cage.
Dyachkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powells head. #BC2#
Dyachkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Dyachkov trying to control the position.
Dyachkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyachkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Dyachkov's brow.
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 couple of elbows.
Dyachkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell is in close to Dyachkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell is looking to pass into half guard but Dyachkov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dyachkov is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell pulls Dyachkov in close to prevent any damage.
Dyachkov wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Powell 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 is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dyachkov won't allow Powell to sweep him here.
Powell controlling the position.
Powell 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.#T4#
Powell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dyachkov is trying to stand.
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dyachkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.

Taylor Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dyachkov throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Powell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Dyachkov's brow. #ROC#
Dyachkov is rocked!
Powell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dyachkov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taylor Powell!
Taylor 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.

 


 

 
 
 
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