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Event:
HFC 311 Shankoli vs Seppo II
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Alatalo misses the jab.
Powers tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Alatalo takes one to the side of the head.
Alatalo with a jab.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Alatalo takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
And Powers tries to counter it with a takedown but Alatalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powers doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Powers cracks Alatalo with a good jab.
Powers loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Powers takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Powers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alatalo defending well as Powers loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Alatalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Powers's head back.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Alatalo with a jab.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo lands with a cross.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo moves forwards but Powers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers misses with a leg kick
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Powers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Powers misses.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Powers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alatalo's head.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo works Powers's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Alatalo stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
Powers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
#T4#
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo backing away here, and Powers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powers throws out the jab.
Powers with a hook.
Powers cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powers finds it's way round the side to connect with Alatalo's head.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Powers misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Powers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Powers.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Powers.
Powers throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo blocks a leg kick.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers works Alatalo's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Powers closes the distance and pushes Alatalo back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alatalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Alatalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
#BC#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers misses with a looping left.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Powers.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powers.
Alatalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers misses with a hook.
Alatalo jabs Powers right on the nose. Powers blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Powers misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Powers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Powers throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Troy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Powers throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powers.
Powers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alatalo with a jab.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Powers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Powers moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers walks into a jab.
Powers catches Alatalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Powers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alatalo with a body shot.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Powers misses with a left hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Powers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Powers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Powers.
Alatalo with a nice cross.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Alatalo had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Powers misses with a body punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Powers throws a sloppy body shot
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alatalo with a body shot.
Powers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Powers. Powers maintains the clinch.
Alatalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers effectively controlling the action here.
Powers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lasse Alatalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Alatalo being controlled against the cage.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
Powers misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo gets through Powers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo lands with a left to the head.
Powers tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powers.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Powers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Powers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powers blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Powers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Troy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers looking to stall.
Powers misses with a body punch.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powers. #T4#
Alatalo tries to work over Powers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Powers.
Alatalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Powers moved out of range.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Powers on the side of the head.
Alatalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alatalo jabs Powers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alatalo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Our winner, Lasse Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Troy Powers had this to say: 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
HFC 308 Shankoli vs Gruber
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Powers thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Marshall clinches with his opponent.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Powers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow. #T1#
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powers taking a breather.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Powers takes one on the button.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall slows down the pace here.
Powers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powers blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Powers avoids the elbow strike from Marshall, against the cage.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers stands there with Marshall around his waist. Marshall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Powers.
Marshall fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Powers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow. #TD#
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard. #REVR##T4#
Marshall postures up and lands a big shot to Powers's brow.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powers's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall 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.
Marshall trying to control from Powers's half guard. Powers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Powers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Marshall misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Powers with an uppercut!
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall jabs Powers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powers.
Powers stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Good body shot from Marshall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Powers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powers looking to stall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall lands a left hand.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Powers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powers blocks an elbow strike.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Powers back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powerss head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marshall throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
A short left from Marshall.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers misses with some punches.
Powers is looking to control Marshall's arms but Marshall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall lands an uppercut.
Marshall has Powers pressed against the cage.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powers. #TD#
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Powers preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marshall has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall scoring with some ground and pound.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall 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#
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Powers slips under a jab.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Powers.#CL#
Powers gets tackled into the cage by Marshall. Marshall maintains the clinch.
Powers lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Powers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall digs a right hand into Powers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powers's gas tank.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Marshall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Powers.
Mason Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
Marshall lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marshall.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Powers blocking some punches.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powers lands a shoulder strike.
Powers wants to stall.
#T2#
Marshall pushes Powers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Powers throws out a counter right but Marshall avoids it with no problem.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall cracks Powers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Powers throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Powers tries a quick counter leg kick but Marshall is wise to it.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Troy Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Powers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marshall throws a hook but Powers avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Troy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powers slips a straight right by Marshall.
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
It looked like Marshall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Marshall's leg but Marshall calmly moves out of range.
Powers blocks a jab.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall tests Powers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm happy to be here in Hypnotic. I'm looking to do big things. I'm coming for that title. '.
Troy Powers spoke after the fight, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powers throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Powers swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
We've been told by Powers's head coaches at Head Hunter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Powers.
Powers presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen tries to stall but Powers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Powers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Allen.
Powers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powers prevents it.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Powers. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Powers scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Powers - just one landing.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Powers takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers lands with a shot to the body.
Allen tries to clinch there but Powers circles away.
Nice jab there from Powers.
Allen avoids the body shot from Powers.
#CL2#
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Powers in a clinch.
Powers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen can't get the takedown.
#T2#
A short right from Powers on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Powers.#CUT#
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
Powers with a hook.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powers.
Powers is looking to wear down Allen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Powers lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
#ROC#
Allen is rocked!
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Allen tries to counter it with a takedown but Powers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Powers finish him?#T3#
Powers digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers connects with a single shot there.
Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Powers! Allen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers!
Troy Powers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers slips under a jab from Hall.
Powers scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Troy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powers on the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Troy Powers's cut even more.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Powers misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Powers is rocked!
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall avoids the head kick by Powers.
Hall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Powers misses with a right hand
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall, which made it look bad.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands the left hand.
Powers slips a straight right by Hall.#T3#
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Powers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hall did well to prevent Powers getting side control.
Hall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Powers manages to mount him!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Powers controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall wants to control but Powers is having none of it.#T4#
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Powers looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Powers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall misses the jab.
Powers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Powers is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justin Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall slips under a jab from Powers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Hall misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Justin Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers avoids the body shot from Hall.
#TD2#
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard. #T3#
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Powers trying to control here.
Powers gets full guard.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Hall gets to his feet. Powers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Powers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Powers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall cracks Powers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powers moves out of range as Hall strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers misses the jab.
Powers blocks a jab.#T1#
Hall checks a low kick from Powers.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Powers just manages to avoid it.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powers's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
#T2#
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers works the jab nicely.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Powers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Powers settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
Hall throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall slips a straight right by Powers.#T3#
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
The cut above Troy Powers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Powers blocks a jab.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powers lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powers lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Powers throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
Powers slips a straight right by Hall.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Powers with a jab.
Powers connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Powers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
A victorious Justin Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Troy Powers was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 53
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Seppala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.#TD2#
Seppala gets a takedown into half guard.
Seppala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Powers is controlling Seppala's posture.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Seppala keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Powers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seppala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seppala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seppala won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Seppala trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seppala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppala is one step ahead there.
Seppala trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seppala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seppala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seppala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppala.
Seppala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powers to see if he's OK.
Seppala lands a few punches from side control.
Seppala working the ground and pound. #T3#
Seppala is putting a hurting on Powers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seppala wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Seppala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Seppala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Seppala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Powers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seppala.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Seppala.
Powers dodges the ground and pound from Seppala.
The strikes coming from Seppala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Seppala trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
Seppala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Powers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Seppala dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Powers slaps away a takedown attempt from Seppala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seppala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seppala misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Powers throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.
Seppala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seppala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala looks for a takedown but Powers sprawls well.
Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Powers tries to bum rush Seppala with a series of wild strikes but Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Seppala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Seppala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seppala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Seppala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seppala slips under a jab from Powers.
Seppala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powers's waist but Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seppala off to one side. #TD#
Powers gets a double leg takedown into Seppala's guard.#ES2#
Seppala has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powers lands a jab to the head.
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!
Seppala with a poor takedown
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Powers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Seppala is rocked!
Seppala darts in looking for a takedown but Powers gets double underhooks and turns Seppala into the cage.
Seppala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powers's head.
Troy Powers is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Seppala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powers defends well and Seppala ends up having to push Powers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seppala is breathing heavily.
Seppala misses with a body shot
and Powers counters with a right hand to the body.
Seppala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powers.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
Seppala slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seppala checks a leg kick.
Powers misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Seppala counters with a takedown into side control.
Henkka Seppala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers is not content to let Seppala control the position.
Seppala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Seppala crashes against the mat.
#T3#
An elbow from Seppala crashes against the mat.
Powers is trying to control Seppala's posture but Seppala avoids it.
Seppala throws a strike aimed at the side of Powers's head but Powers avoids it well.
Seppala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seppala grinds an elbow into Powers's temple.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppala.
Powers regains half guard, as Seppala was trying to land strikes.
Seppala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##ES#
Powers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick from Seppala lands but Powers takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seppala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown but Seppala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seppala shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Powers tries to sprawl but Seppala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala is controlling the pace.
Seppala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Seppala with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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 Troy Powers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Seppala.
Powers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seppala's head backwards.
Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
Seppala has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers stuffs the takedown attempt from Seppala. Seppala gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Powers. That snapped Seppala's head back.
Powers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seppala finds it's way round the side to connect with Powers's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
Seppala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powers.
Seppala shoots in but no luck this time.
Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Powers connects with a single shot there.
Seppala throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily. #T1#
Seppala shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seppala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seppala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Seppala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Powers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Seppala with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Seppala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seppala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seppala stands and throws Powers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Seppala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Seppala tries to score with some ground and pound. Powers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Seppala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Powers down.
Seppala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers tries to bench press Seppala off him but Seppala keeps the position.
Seppala is working Powers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seppala in side control, throwing shots but Powers defends.
Powers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seppala.
The strikes coming from Seppala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Powers is not content to let Seppala control the position. #T3#
Seppala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Seppala scoring with punches and elbows.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Powers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seppala connects with a decent elbow.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Seppala.
Seppala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seppala takes a little break here. Powers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Powers tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Seppala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seppala cracks Powers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Seppala throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Powers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Seppala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seppala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers keeping hold of Seppala's head, controlling as best he can.
Seppala stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henkka Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seppala 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henkka Seppala!
Our winner, Henkka Seppala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Troy Powers was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Event:
Destiny 155:Jabouin vs Penaali
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Nelson pushes Powers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powers is looking to counter punch.
Powers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powers wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Powers ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson slips a jab from Powers.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Powers avoids it well.
Powers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Powers throws a front kick aimed at Nelson's knee but Nelson avoids it well.
Powers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Good shot there by Powers.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Powers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Powers should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson looks to land a combination but Powers avoids it well.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson looks winded!
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
Donk. Powers catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Powers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Powers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Nelson misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Powers. Beautiful body shot.
Powers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Powers moved out of range.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powers punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Powers scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers misses the jab.
Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Nelson defending well as Powers loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers 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.
Powers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powers lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Powers lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Powers - just one landing. #T4#
Powers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Powers there.
Powers moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Powers works the jab nicely.
Powers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Powers takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Powers feints a jab promting Nelson to slip. Powers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nelson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Powers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Powers throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Powers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Powers scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Powers.
Powers misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troy Powers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson feints a counter leg kick.
Powers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Powers walks into a left hand.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Powers there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Powers.
Nelson feints a counter leg kick.
Powers throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Powers finds it's target.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Powers misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Powers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powers throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Powers misses with a hook.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Powers cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson feints a jab promting Powers to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Powers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Powers lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
As Nelson backs away, Powers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Powers takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Powers throws a good cross that connects.
Powers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Powers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Powers counters with a huge left! Nelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Powers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Powers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers!
Troy Powers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Powers slips under a jab from Fakiiri.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
A good leg kick by Fakiiri.
Powers takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fakiiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Powers misses the jab.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Powers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fakiiri slips a jab from Powers.
Powers cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Fakiiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Powers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Powers.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Powers's body.
Powers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Powers moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri throws a front kick that sends Powers stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fakiiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powers. Powers obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Powers saw that one coming.
A jab from Fakiiri misses. #T2#
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Powers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fakiiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powers throws out the jab.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Powers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers misses with a body shot
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powers in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses #TD2#
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fakiiri!
Powers trying to control the position but Fakiiri is working away.
Fakiiri tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.#T3#
Fakiiri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fakiiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fakiiri prevents Powers from improving his position.
Fakiiri wants to stand but Powers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fakiiri trying to pass the guard but Powers defending well. #SUB#
Fakiiri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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