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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by TNT by AC DC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown avoids the body shot from Powers.
Powers lands with a shot to the body.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powers wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Powers 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.
Powers is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Powers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers is looking to reverse the position.
Brown tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers gets back to half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers trying to control here.
Powers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown advances to half guard.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Powers from improving his position.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Powers sees it coming and defends easily.
Powers wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Powers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Powers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Powers's guard.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown shoots in and bounces Powers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Powers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Powers is still trying to improve position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Powers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes Powers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Powers is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Powers is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
Powers tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Powers is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Powers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a couple of elbows.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown stops Powers from passing to mount.
Tony Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown looks to land a combination but Powers avoids it well.
Powers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Powers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Powers's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Powers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control but Powers passes into half guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Powers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Powers postures up.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
Powers trying to control the position.
Powers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown advances to half guard.
Powers wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Powers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Powers pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Brown clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Powers scores with a jab.
Brown moves out of range as Powers strikes.
Powers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to improve position but can't.
Powers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powers keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Powers looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Powers looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Powers is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Powers advances position into side control!
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Powers working away.
Powers working the ground and pound.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powers's back!
Powers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Powers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Powers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Powers takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Powers throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Powers's guard.
Powers looking to control.
Powers wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brown here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brown shoots in and bounces Powers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position.
Brown trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tony Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Powers is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Powers's guard.
Powers has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Powers is trying to keep Brown in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Powers tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Powers - just one landing.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Powers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Brown!
Tony Brown is the new welterweight champion!
Tony Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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