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Event:
StrikeForce Union #68
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Radson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucas was covering up waiting for the punch and Radson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Lucas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Radson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Lucas has clasped his hands together around Radson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Radson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura but Radson is defending well.
Radson punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Radson is looking to control Lucas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Radson avoid being mounted?
Radson tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
Radson has his hands clasped together around Lucas's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radson tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
Radson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lucas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Radson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SU#
Lucas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Radson to get to his feet. #TD2#
Radson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucas trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Radson decides to stand up.
That kick from Lucas tenderised Radson's leg. Radson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4##TD2#
Lucas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Radson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Lucas pushes Radson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas thuds his shin into the meat of Radson's side.
Radson looks winded!
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Radson.
Radson tries to clinch but Lucas is having none of it.
Radson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Lucas 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#
Radson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lucas pushes Radson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Radson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Radson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Radson slows the pace down.
Radson laying and praying for a moment but Lucas takes advantage and regains half guard. #ES#
Lucas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Radson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Lucas has clasped his hands together around Radson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Lucas stalls from top position.#T1#
Lucas working the ground and pound.
Radson can't do much from the bottom here.
Radson looking for a sweep but Lucas has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Lucas wants to finish this one by submission but Radson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lucas.
Lucas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Lucas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Radson turns into him and now he's in Lucas's guard.
#T2#
Lucas looking to control but Radson passes into half guard.
Lucas trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Radson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Radson is looking for a kimura here.
Radson is breathing heavily.
Lucas moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Lucas is looking for a triangle but Radson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lucas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucas is pulling down on Radson's head to control his posture. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radson defends it easily.
Radson trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Radson preventing the sweep.
Radson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Radson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Lucas 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lucas scores with a takedown into Radson's guard.#ES2#
Radson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lucas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lucas has Radson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lucas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Radson regains guard.
Radson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas is controlling him.
Lucas stopping the sweep attempt from Radson.
Radson striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T1#
Radson is adopting a defensive guard.
Radson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Radson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucas won't allow Radson to pass to mount.
Radson wants to take a breather but Lucas is having none of it. #T2#
Lucas trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lucas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Radson. Oh but Lucas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Radson goes limp - he's gone! Lucas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steve Lucas!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Radson misses with a takedown attempt - Little Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Radson rushes Little Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
Little Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radson backwards.
Little Wolf is pressed up against the cage. Radson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Little Wolf down to the mat. Little Wolf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Little Wolf closes the distance and pushes Radson back into the cage.
Radson tries to score a body lock takedown but Little Wolf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Little Wolf's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Little Wolf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Radson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little Wolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Little Wolf lands a nice uppercut.
Little Wolf digs a right hand underneath Radson's ribcage. Radson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Little Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radson backwards.
Little Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Little Wolf digs a right hand into Radson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radson's gas tank.
Radson is breathing heavily.
Little Wolf pushes Radson back against the cage and unloads with a 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!
Nice body punch from Little Wolf.
Little Wolf lands a body shot. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Little Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Little Wolf lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Radson to his knees! Little Wolf keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Little Wolf!
Chief Little Wolf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Robbins shoots in but Radson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbins shoots in and drives through. Radson sprawls well.#TD2#
Robbins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robbins lands in his opponent's guard.
Robbins postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins trying to control but Radson is working from the bottom.
Robbins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radson is adopting a defensive guard.
Radson trying to keep a closed guard but Robbins is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robbins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robbins is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Radson darts in and clinches Robbins up against the cage.
Radson stops a takedown attempt from Robbins.
Emanuel Radson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins.
Robbins is pushing Radson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Radson tightens his grip and picks Robbins up, before dumping him to the ground. Robbins manages to land in guard. #T2#
Radson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Radson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robbins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Radson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Radson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Radson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Radson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Radson drops back looking for a leg! Robbins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robbins manages to kick Radson off! Radson jumps back into Robbins's guard.
Radson tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Radson.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Radson tries to clinch but Robbins is having none of it.
Cal Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Radson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Radson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Robbins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Radson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbins tries for a takedown but Radson circles away easily
and Radson counters with a two punch combo.
Radson tries to clinch up but Robbins circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radson tries to bum rush Robbins with a series of wild strikes but Robbins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Radson!
Radson slaps away a takedown attempt from Robbins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Radson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Radson blocks the body kick.
Radson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Radson lands a left and a right that send Robbins crashing to the mat, dazed. Radson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Robbins is rocked!
Robbins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radson as he jumps to the side.
Radson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Radson finish him?
Robbins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Radson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Robbins out cold! What a finish! Radson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emanuel Radson!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Radson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.#TD2#
Radson looking to score a takedown here. Robbins is defending well but Radson drives through and ends up in Robbins's guard.
Robbins controls Radson momentarily but Radson frees himself.
Radson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Radson trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Radson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Robbins keeping full guard, as Radson tries to pass.
Radson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Radson postures up in Robbins's guard and throws a big left but Robbins blocks it.
Radson trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robbins goes for a double leg but Radson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radson continues to drive forward.
Radson unleashes a big counter combination but Robbins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Radson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Radson closes the distance but Robbins moves to the side #TD#
and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Radson has his hands on Robbins's head, controlling the position.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Radson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Radson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Radson looking for a sweep. Not yet Radson, not yet.
Radson keeping full guard, as Robbins tries to pass. #SUB#
Radson is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Robbins has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Radson taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Robbins!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Radson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Radson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radsons head.
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kullervo.
Radson takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo cracks Radson with a nice body shot.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Radson is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Kullervo.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Radson's ribcage. Radson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kullervo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo lands a right hand.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Radson is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kullervo.
Oh Radson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo lands a big right hand that drops Radson! The killer instinct kicks in and Kullervo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kullervo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Radson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Saaim. That snapped Radson's head back.
Saaim throws a hook to the side of Radson's head but Radson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radson shoots in but no luck this time.
Radson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Radson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saaim misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saaim.
Radson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
Radson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saaim scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Radson is rocked!
Saaim in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Radson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Saaim turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Saaim!
CJ Saaim took some time post fight to say the following; 'Well, I honestly did not expect that, god bless you Jed Knight'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Radson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Radson is defended easily by Fusle.
Radson takes one to the chin there.
Radson staying out of range there.
Fusle throws a big shot that misses.
Radson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fusle avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eneas Fusle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Radson.
Radson avoids the body shot from Fusle.
Radson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fusle avoids it really well and circles away.
Fusle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Fusle stuffs the takedown.
Fusle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radson moves away.
Fusle throws a pinpoint strike between Radson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Radson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Fusle scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eneas Fusle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Fusle. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Fusle forces Radson back against the cage and clinches.
Fusle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD#
Fusle drops Radson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Radson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Radson is rocked!
Fusle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Radson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Radson drops to his knees and Fusle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eneas Fusle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Powers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Radson wants to stand but Powers is controlling the position.
Powers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Powers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Radson is proving hard to escape from.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers controlling from the top position. #T1#
Radson wants to control but Powers passes easily into half guard.
Powers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Powers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Powers lands strikes from half guard.
Powers controlling the action here. #SUB#
Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Radson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powers lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Powers seems content to control.
Radson is looking to improve his position.
Radson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Radson is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well. #T3#
Nice strikes from Powers there.
Powers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Powers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Powers is thwarting Radson's attempts to control the position.
Powers trying to control the pace.
Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Powers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Powers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Radson avoids the head kick by Powers.
Despite the aggression on Radson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radson misses with a low kick.
Powers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Radson.#CL#
Powers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Powers breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Powers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Radson enables Powers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Radson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Toby Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radson is looking to sweep but instead, Powers has passed into half guard.
Radson trying to control from the bottom.
Powers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Powers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Powers tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers blocks the strikes from Radson.
Radson wants to control but Powers is keeping busy.
#T1#
Powers stalling. #SUB#
Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Radson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Powers rushes Radson and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Powers decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radson wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Powers pulls Radson in to control the position.
Radson prevents Powers from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radson defends it easily.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radson. #SU2#
Radson gets to his feet. Powers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Powers as Radson shoots in.#T3##CL#
Powers instigates a clinch.
Radson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Powers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Powers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Powers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Radson wants to control but Powers postures up.
Radson trying to remain calm as Powers controls from the top position.#T4#
Powers takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Radson to pass into mount.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radson wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Powers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Powers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Radson did well to prevent Powers getting side control.#ES2#
Radson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Powers keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radson.
Radson shoots for a double leg takedown but Powers sprawls well. He's pushed Radson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Powers misses the target.
Toby Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Powers pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers is controlling Radson's posture.#T1#
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radson wants to get up but he can't break Powers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Powers is looking to stand up but Radson isn't so interested in that idea.
Powers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Radson wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Radson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Powers has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Powers throws an elbow but misses.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Radson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Powers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Radson to the mat. Radson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Radson wants to get back to his feet but Powers passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Radson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Powers trying to pass the guard but Radson defending well.
Powers is working hard here to advance position.
Radson wants to get back to full guard.
Powers is taking a breather. Radson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Powers drops an elbow to the side of Radson's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Radson is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Radson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers controlling the pace for now.
Radson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Powers content just to control the position here.
Emanuel Radson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toby Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Powers!
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