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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Powers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Powers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Powers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harrington kicks Powers off and gets back to his feet.
Harrington 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 throws a series of punches but Harrington moves out of range.
Powers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrington leaves Powers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powers shoots in but Harrington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers rushes Harrington and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers scores with a leg kick.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is thwarting Harrington's attempts to control the position.
Harrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Powers.
Harrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Powers.
Powers prevents Harrington from standing back up.
Harrington tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington kicks off Powers and gets to his feet.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrington.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrington drags the fight down to the ground.
Harrington is looking to stand back up but Powers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harrington.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrington, not yet.
Harrington controlling Powers's posture.
Harrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrington looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harrington's guard.
Powers wants to take a breather but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington kicks Powers off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to bum rush Harrington with a series of wild strikes but Harrington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Powers.
Harrington tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powers pulls Harrington into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Powers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Powers has Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powers jumps into guard, dragging Harrington to the mat.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrington.
Harrington throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Powers is working an open guard so Harrington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Powers.
Powers avoids the body shot from Harrington.
Harrington blocks a head kick by Powers.
Harrington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Harrington.
Powers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Don Powers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powers works over Harrington's head and body with a nice combination.
Harrington throws the kick towards the body but Powers avoids it.
Powers clinches.
Powers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harrington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington drags the fight down to the ground.
Powers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrington's head.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Harrington wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers gets back to full guard.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Harrington prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
Powers is trying to keep Harrington in close.
Harrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powers wants to control but Harrington passes easily into half guard.
Harrington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harrington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harrington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powers tries to kick Harrington off but Harrington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harrington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powers trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Powers misses with a combination
and Harrington counters with a one-two to the body.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Powers throws a series of strikes that have Harrington backpedaling.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powers wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Harrington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyrone Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harrington stalling in the clinch.
Powers is working for takedown but Harrington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harrington is trying to trip Powers. He has hold of a leg but Powers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harrington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Powers controlling the position.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrington has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
Harrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Powers looks for a takedown but Harrington sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoids the head kick by Harrington.
Harrington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harrington closes the distance and clinches.
Harrington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Powers regains guard immediately.
Harrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrington is looking to work some ground and pound but Powers has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harrington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harrington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Powers's head.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harrington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powers's head.
Harrington distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Tyrone Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Powers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Harrington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powers 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Powers!
In his post fight interview, Don Powers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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