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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Truffaut scores with a body shot.
Powell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Truffaut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Truffaut wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and pushes Truffaut back into the cage.
Truffaut tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truffaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Truffaut after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Truffaut is defending well.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.
Powell blocks a body shot from Truffaut.
Truffaut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truffaut is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #T1#
Truffaut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Truffaut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Truffaut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Truffaut is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Truffaut.
A short left from Truffaut.
Truffaut misses with a punch on the inside.
Truffaut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Truffaut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
Truffaut tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Truffaut back against the cage. #T2#
Powell prevents a body shot from Truffaut. #BC#
Truffaut breaks the clinch.
Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick.
Truffaut does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell tries to clinch there but Truffaut circles away.
Truffaut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truffaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Truffaut there.
Powell throws a head kick but Truffaut moves out of range.
Truffaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Nice takedown defense from Truffaut. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#CL2#
Powell has closed the distance and engaged Truffaut in a clinch.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Truffaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Powell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Truffaut.
Truffaut ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Powell down.
Powell tries to clinch but Truffaut moves away
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Powell misses.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Powell does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Truffaut gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Truffaut scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truffaut thumps Powell with a low kick.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michel Truffaut is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Truffaut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Truffaut moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truffaut.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
And Truffaut counters with a quick kick to the body but Powell blocks it.
Truffaut keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Truffaut swinging wildly here.
Truffaut throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Truffaut defends it well.
Truffaut dodges the punch combination from Powell.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell ducks right into an uppercut from Truffaut.
Truffaut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?#T2#
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powell slips a straight right by Truffaut.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Truffaut lands with a right to the head.
Truffaut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Truffaut turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truffaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Truffaut throws out a leg kick but Powell moves out of range and Truffaut only half commits.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Truffaut finds it's target.
Powell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Truffaut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Powell closes the distance but Truffaut moves to the side
and Truffaut counters with a straight right hand.
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Truffaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Truffaut as Powell shoots in.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.#CL2#
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Powell stalling against the cage.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a left hand.
Truffaut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truffaut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truffaut lands a body shot.
Truffaut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truffaut can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Truffaut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truffaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truffaut lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Truffaut 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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
Truffaut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truffaut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Truffaut settles back down. #T1#
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Truffaut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Truffaut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Truffaut seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Truffaut avoids the head kick by Powell.
Truffaut half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut.
Powell wants to clinch but Truffaut slips to the side
and Truffaut counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Truffaut can pounce on him.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truffaut sprawls well. Truffaut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Truffaut against the cage.
Truffaut can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Truffaut lands a body shot in the clinch.
Truffaut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Truffaut circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Truffaut misses its target.
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Truffaut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
Powell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell swings for the body but Truffaut moves out of range.
Michel Truffaut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Truffaut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
A left lands for Truffaut.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truffaut is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truffaut tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truffaut.
Truffaut scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell tries to clinch up but Truffaut circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truffaut avoids it really well and circles away.
Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Truffaut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Truffaut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Truffaut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Truffaut!
During a confident post fight interview, Michel Truffaut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Rodriquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriquez moves out of range easily.
Rodriquez throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Powell avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Rodriquez throws a low kick but Powell moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Rodriquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Rodriquez pushes him off.#TD2#
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Rodriquez is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Rodriquez's guard.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Powell preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rodriquez postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.
Rodriquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez won't allow Powell to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rodriquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Rodriquez stops Powell from standing up.
Rodriquez wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Powell rushes Rodriquez and presses him up against the cage.
Powell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriquez avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Rodriquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Powell has Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriquez.
Powell looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriquez avoids the head kick by Powell.
As Powell tries to get set, Rodriquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Powell manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Powell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Powell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Powell throws a nice head kick!
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
#CL2#
Powell has managed to clinch.
Rodriquez managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
#TD2#
Powell lands a takedown into guard.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powell is one step ahead there.
Powell is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing Powell from standing up. #T1#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Powell's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rodriquez wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rodriquez drops back looking for a leg! Powell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powell manages to kick Rodriquez off! Rodriquez jumps back into Powell's guard.
Rodriquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Rodriquez stands and steps away. Powell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodriquez blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Rodriquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriquez.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Rodriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell is trying to push Rodriquez away but Rodriquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Powell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Powell stops a takedown attempt from Rodriquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
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. #ES2#
Powell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powell.
Rodriquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Powell decides to stand back up. #T4#
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #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 Rodriquez!#SUB2#
Powell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriquez is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodriquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell scores with a leg kick.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriquez closes the distance but Powell moves to the side
and Powell counters with a big head kick but Rodriquez shrugs it off.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Powell throws the kick towards the body but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Powell.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriquez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez 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.
Powell is looking for the big counter here.
Rodriquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
Powell moves out of range as Rodriquez throws a body kick.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a three punch combo that has Powell backing up. Powell nods at Rodriquez to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Powell does no damage.
Powell wants to clinch up but Rodriquez keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Rodriquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodriquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez sets himself, and Powell steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriquez avoids it this time.#TD2#
Powell gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Rodriquez 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!#SUB#
Powell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Powell showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Powell wants to get back to his feet. #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.#SUB#
Rodriquez looking to break Powell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Powell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rodriquez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#ES2#
Powell is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Rodriquez off. It looks like it's working - Rodriquez slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Powell displaying calm under pressure there.
Powell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriquez backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Rodriquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darrick Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriquez is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Powell.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Powell!
A less than humble James Powell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Powell rushes Morse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Powell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morse 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 Morse off to one side.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a head kick that misses
enabling Morse to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Morse gets caught napping as Powell dives in and scores a takedown. Morse manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Morse 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 Morse.
Powell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Morse is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Powell.
Morse tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Morse is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Powell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morse is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Powell decides to stand back up. Powell steps back and let's Morse get back to his feet.#CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Morse against the cage.
#T2##BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Powell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morse punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morse is breathing heavily.
Powell looks to land a strike but Morse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SU2#
Powell gets to his feet - Morse follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Powell has closed the distance and engaged Morse in a clinch.
#T3#
Morse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Morse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Powell forces Morse back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Morse gets control of Powell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morse will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Powell stands and steps away. Morse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Powell has Morse up against the cage in a clinch.
Morse jumps guard but Powell stands there with Morse around his waist. Morse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Powell manages to break the clinch.
Powell throws a series of punches but Morse moves out of range.
No luck for Morse with that takedown attempt.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powell.
Morse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Powell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James 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##CL2#
Powell clinches.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell has Morse pressed against the cage, preventing Morse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morse is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morse is looking to get back to is feet but Powell passes into side control.
Powell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Powell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Powell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morse 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. #T1##SU2#
Powell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Powell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morse eats them both and turns towards Powell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Morse has been cut.
Morse moves forwards but Powell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Morse is rocked!
Powell dances in with a quick combination. Morse is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Powell snaps Morse's head back. Morse stumbles backwards against the cage. Powell steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Morse'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. Morse just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Powell!
James 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.
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