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Event:
AFC3
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Powers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Powers seems unphased.
Johnson works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Powers has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Powers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Powers looks up at the clock. Bad move! Johnson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Powers. Johnson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Johnson!
Ronnie Johnson is the new lightweight champion!
Ronnie Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Powers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzales scores with a decent looking hook.
Powers connects with a leg kick. Gonzales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales 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 leg kick but Gonzales sees it coming and moves out of range.
Powers misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzales.
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Gonzales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The ground and pound from Gonzales seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Gonzales decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Powers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers scoring well with a low kick there.
Powers throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Gonzales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Powers can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Gonzales controls the position.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
Powers being controlled for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Powers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gonzales off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers looking for the RNC.
Powers is not going to allow Gonzales to sit and survive in this position.
Powers keeps control of the position as Gonzales tries to break free.
Gonzales turns into Powers and is now in his guard.
Powers is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers looks winded!
Gonzales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powers defends it nicely.#CL2#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonzales drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales jumps guard but Powers stands there with Gonzales around his waist. Gonzales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berry Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzales as Powers tries to tie him up.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzales keeps control of Powers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Powers drags the fight down to the ground.
Powers wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berry Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzales's guard. #REVB#
Powers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Powers lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gonzales 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.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Gonzales trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers wants to improve his position but instead Gonzales has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Powers connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Powers tries to keep at a distance but Gonzales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Powers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Powers to the mat. Powers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Powers trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Powers is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gonzales frees his head nicely. Oh but Powers has switched to an armbar! Gonzales is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Don Powers!
Don Powers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Harrington moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.#TD2#
Powers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
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!#CL2#
Powers rushes Harrington and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
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.
#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
Harrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Powers.
#SUB2#
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.#T2##ES#
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.#CL2#
Harrington tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
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. #T3#
Harrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrington, not yet.
Harrington controlling Powers's posture. #SUB#
Harrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
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. #ES#
Harrington kicks Powers off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
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.
#CL2#
Harrington tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
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.
#R2##CL2#
Powers has Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
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. #SU#
Powers is working an open guard so Harrington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2##TD#
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. #REVR#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.
#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.
#REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
Harrington closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
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.#T4#
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.
#REVB#
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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