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Event:
D47 Castillo v Slice
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
On A Stick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powers doesn't seem bothered though.
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powers with a lazy takedown attempt
and On A Stick counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
On A Stick looking to score a takedown here. Powers is defending well but On A Stick drives through and ends up in Powers's guard.
On A Stick wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Powers keeping moving, preventing On A Stick from controlling successfully.
On A Stick controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
On A Stick tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
On A Stick landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
On A Stick stands up over Powers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
On A Stick trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Powers is looking for a triangle but On A Stick pushes his legs off easily.
Powers keeping moving, preventing On A Stick from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powers wants to control the position but On A Stick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
On A Stick is working for a kimura but Powers is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, On A Stick seems content to control.
Powers wants to improve his position but On A Stick is controlling well.
On A Stick is trying to control the action in half guard but Powers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Powers fails with the takedown
and On A Stick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
On A Stick with a nice cross.
On A Stick lands a really nice looking cross but Powers seems unphased.
On A Stick lands with a kick to the temple. Powers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by On A Stick.
On A Stick lands with an uppercut that bounces Powers off the cage and back into range.
Powers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for On A Stick. That snapped Powers's head back.
#ROC#
Powers is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by On A Stick!
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
On A Stick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powers. That did some damage!
Powers tries to clinch but On A Stick moves out of range.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
enabling On A Stick to counter with a crisp jab.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can On A Stick finish him?
We've been told by On A Stick's head coaches at Strikey McFisty's Combat Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dog Turd On A Stick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Powers.
Powers looks winded!#KD#
On A Stick knocks Powers to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Powers tries to bench press On A Stick off him but On A Stick keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by On A Stick.
On A Stick misses with the ground and pound.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
Powers is trying to improve his position.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Turd On A Stick dominated that round.
That's time! On A Stick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Powers fails with the takedown
and On A Stick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and On A Stick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
On A Stick throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by On A Stick. That's going to slow Powers down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by On A Stick.
On A Stick misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers walks into a stiff left hand from On A Stick.#TD#
On A Stick shoots in and gets a takedown into Powers's guard.
On A Stick wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
On A Stick throws an elbow that misses. Powers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in On A Stick's guard. Nice move by Powers!#REVB##T1##SU2#
Powers stands up from On A Stick's guard - Powers perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Dog Turd On A Stick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Powers.
Powers is breathing heavily.
On A Stick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powers under the eye.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
On A Stick thuds his right hand into Powers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
On A Stick scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Powers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging On A Stick to the ground. Powers is now in On A Stick's guard.#T2#
Powers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of On A Stick's head.
On A Stick is trying to keep Powers in close.
#SUB#
On A Stick looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Powers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Powers swings around for an armbar but On A Stick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Powers's guard.
On A Stick passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3#
On A Stick prevents Powers from improving his position.
On A Stick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Powers is looking for a sweep. On A Stick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
On A Stick is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
On A Stick prevents Powers from improving his position.
Dog Turd On A Stick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers is staying active underneath On A Stick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from On A Stick there. #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.
On A Stick trying to pass the guard but Powers defending well.
On A Stick trying to control from half guard but Powers is working away.
On A Stick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Powers!
On A Stick trying to control but Powers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Turd On A Stick dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
On A Stick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts On A Stick as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. On A Stick sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers is trying to control. On A Stick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
On A Stick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
On A Stick tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. On A Stick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Powers postures up.
On A Stick keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
On A Stick controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Powers landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
On A Stick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
On A Stick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
On A Stick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog Turd On A Stick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powers won't allow On A Stick to sweep him here. #SUB#
On A Stick looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
#SUB2#
Powers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! On A Stick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! On A Stick has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Powers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as On A Stick controls the pace.#T3#
Powers is looking to sweep but instead, On A Stick has passed into half guard.
On A Stick is controlling the pace.
On A Stick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by On A Stick.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
On A Stick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Toby Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
On A Stick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Turd On A Stick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well On A Stick 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Dog Turd On A Stick!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Dog Turd On A Stick!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Dog Turd On A Stick!
Dog Turd On A Stick wins by unanimous decision!
Dog Turd On A Stick took some time post fight to say the following; 'Great fight between two stars with remarkably similar builds. But the one thing you didn't count on was my IMMENSE RETARD STRENGTH!!!'.
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Event:
D43 Anderson v Hardy
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Toby Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
On A Stick tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but On A Stick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
On A Stick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but On A Stick circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has On A Stick pinned against the cage. On A Stick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
On A Stick circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers moves in looking to clinch but On A Stick pushes him off.
On A Stick circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as On A Stick blocks the leg kick.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
On A Stick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dog Turd On A Stick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Powers.#T1#
Powers moves away from the strike by On A Stick.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says On A Stick as he avoids it easily.
On A Stick connects with a solid leg kick.
On A Stick lands with an overhand left.
On A Stick lands a jab to Powers's midsection.
On A Stick shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing On A Stick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but On A Stick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Powers fails to land the takedown.
As Powers looks to move away, On A Stick throws a big counter combo but Powers just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Powers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. On A Stick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
On A Stick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
On A Stick controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself. #T3#
Powers landing with the ground and pound.
On A Stick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
On A Stick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. On A Stick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
On A Stick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but On A Stick is proving a slippery customer.
On A Stick controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. On A Stick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. On A Stick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst On A Stick is controlling him.
On A Stick looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
On A Stick controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Turd On A Stick dominated that 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.
#R2#
On A Stick throws a hook but Powers avoids it easily.
Dog Turd On A Stick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
On A Stick fails with the takedown.
On A Stick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by On A Stick's head coaches at Strikey McFisty's Combat Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Powers drives through with a takedown into On A Stick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as On A Stick holds on and takes a little breather.
On A Stick is trying to control the position but Powers postures up. #T1#
Powers distracts On A Stick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
On A Stick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
On A Stick wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers connects with a couple of short punches.
Toby Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
On A Stick is adopting a defensive guard.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
On A Stick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
On A Stick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers stands up over On A Stick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers throws a big right hand that misses.
On A Stick has momentary wrist control but Powers slips an elbow through the middle.
Powers works over On A Stick with some ground and pound from guard.
On A Stick keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
On A Stick has his hands on Powers's head, controlling the position.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to On A Stick's brow. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers chips away with some ground and pound.
Powers works over On A Stick with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
On A Stick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers pushes down on On A Stick's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, On A Stick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
On A Stick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says On A Stick as he avoids it easily.
Powers tries for a takedown but On A Stick circles away easily
and On A Stick counters with a nice uppercut.
On A Stick throws a one two combo.
Powers tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and On A Stick counters with a single leg into guard. Powers didn't expect that.
On A Stick working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
On A Stick is posturing up here but Powers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! On A Stick tries to roll out but it's too tight and On A Stick has to tap! Slick submission there by Powers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Powers!
Dog Turd On A Stick was interviewed post fight and said 'ALL I WANTED WAS A HUG, I'M SPECIAL NEEDS. YOU BEAT UP A SPECIAL NEEDS GUY.
WHAT THE SHIT, POWERS?!'.
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Event:
D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
On A Stick swats away the attempt to clinch by Powers.#TD#
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. On A Stick is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
On A Stick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Powers working On A Stick over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if On A Stick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Powers avoids the attempt from On A Stick to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Powers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but On A Stick frees his head quite easily.
Powers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish On A Stick?
Powers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
On A Stick wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
On A Stick is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Powers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powers dominating with strikes here.
Powers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
On A Stick is rocked!
Powers controlling his opponent.
On A Stick is still in real trouble! Can Powers finish him?#T3#
Powers drops a big elbow. That's hurt On A Stick! More shots from Powers and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Powers!
In defeat, Dog Turd On A Stick stepped up to the mic, saying 'ALL I WANTED WAS A HUG, I'M SPECIAL NEEDS. YOU BEAT UP A SPECIAL NEEDS GUY.
WHAT THE SHIT, POWERS?!'.
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Event:
D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Spangler, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Spangler against the cage but Spangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spangler is looking to counter punch.
Powers tries for a takedown but Spangler circles away easily
and Spangler counters with a nice body shot.
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spangler tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Powers misses.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spangler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powers's head backwards.
Powers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spangler swivels and escapes.
Rob Spangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Powers.#CL#
Spangler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powers, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spangler breaks from the clinch.
Powers dives in and grabs Spangler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spangler pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Spangler tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Spangler lands with a nice body punch.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Spangler.#T1#
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Spangler cracks Powers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Powers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spangler finish him?
#ROC#
Powers is rocked!
Spangler wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Spangler finish him?
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
Spangler tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Spangler lands with a shot to the body.
Powers looks winded!
Spangler tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Spangler closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spangler!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Spangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Powers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Powers working away.
Powers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spangler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Spangler is defending well.
Powers is working Spangler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Spangler is not content to let Powers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Spangler struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Powers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spangler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Powers grinds an elbow into Spangler's temple.
Powers misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Powers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spangler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spangler gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powers is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Powers avoids the attempt from Spangler to control.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spangler is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Powers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spangler has worked his arm free - good work by Spangler!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Spangler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spangler closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spangler's guard.#SUB2#
Powers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spangler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Powers has Spangler in his guard.#REVR#
Powers has control of Spangler's left arm, preventing Spangler from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powers's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Spangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spangler has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spangler wants to stand but Powers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Powers controls Spangler momentarily but Spangler frees himself.
Spangler wanted to stand there but Powers had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Powers shoots and misses
and Spangler counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Spangler's head coaches at The SkrapBox that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Spangler moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Spangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powers.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Spangler wants to clinch.
Spangler wants to clinch.
Spangler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Powers has time to react.
Toby Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spangler connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Rob Spangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spangler lands a right hook to the body.
Rob Spangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spangler ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Powers's jaw. Powers's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Spangler does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Spangler!
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Event:
DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalervo scores with a nice head shot.
Powers tries to clinch but Kalervo moves away
and Kalervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Kalervo lands.#ROC2#
Powers is rocked!
Powers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD2#
Kalervo cracks Powers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalervo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Powers to stand back up!
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo cracks Powers with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Powers tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kalervo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Powers is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Untamo Kalervo!
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Event:
DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Spangler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spangler won't be happy with that.
Powers working the ground and pound.
Spangler is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
Spangler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Powers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Powers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Spangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Powers decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Spangler throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spangler is looking to stand back up but Powers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spangler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Powers content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Spangler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powers.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powers in particular looking to stall.
Spangler is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spangler avoid being mounted?
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Spangler defends it. #SUB#
Powers is working for a kimura but Spangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Spangler trying to control but Powers postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powers not doing much here.
Powers lands strikes from half guard.
Spangler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powers's back!
Spangler gets his hands free as Powers looks to control.
Spangler wants to control but Powers is keeping busy.
Spangler controlling well, preventing Powers from escaping the position.
#T3##ES#
Powers manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nice uppercut there from Spangler.#CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Powers. Powers maintains the clinch.
Powers slows down the pace here.
Spangler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Spangler jumps guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers postures up in Spangler's guard and throws a big left but Spangler blocks it.
Powers tries to stand but Spangler is controlling from the bottom.
Powers landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Powers works over Spangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Spangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Spangler is retaining full guard. #SU#
Powers gets to his feet - Spangler follows without any prompting.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Spangler saw that one coming.
Rob Spangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Spangler.
Powers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spangler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spangler throws an overhand right that drops Powers like a sack of potatoes! Spangler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Spangler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Powers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reid to see if he's OK.
Powers controls the position.
Powers wants to stand but Reid is controlling his arm.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Reid is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Reid throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Reid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Powers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here as Powers stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Powers has hold of Reid's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reid manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1#
Reid tries to lock up and control but Powers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Powers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Powers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reid working to try and regain half guard.
Reid takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reid is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Powers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Powers working Reid over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Reid is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Reid has been cut.
Powers controlling the position easily from mount.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reid is just holding on here. Powers manages to take his back.
#T3#
Reid is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Powers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reid is trying to get back to his feet but Powers has full control of the position and if anything, Reid has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Powers is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Powers gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Powers gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Powers apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Powers feints and as Reid raises his hands in defense, Powers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Powers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Powers advances to half guard. #T4#
Powers not doing much here.
Powers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Powers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Powers escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Reid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Powers gets a takedown into half guard.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers blocks the strikes from Reid.
Powers lands with a punch from half guard.
Powers slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Powers is working for a kimura but Reid is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers not doing much here.
#T1#
Powers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powers passes to side control.
Reid takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reid is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers controls the position.
Toby Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powers working the ground and pound.
Powers controls the position.
Reid trying his best to control but Powers has mounted him.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Reid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers prevents Reid from getting the reversal.
Powers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Powers is continuing to stall.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Powers dominating with strikes here.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Powers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powers lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Reid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Reid scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Powers land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Powers stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Powers!
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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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