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Event:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper rushes Contreras and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pepper.
#TD#
Contreras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pepper can't fight it off and eventually Contreras manages to take the fight to the floor. Pepper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Contreras is looking to pass into half guard but Pepper pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pepper is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Contreras holds on and takes a little breather.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Contreras trying to control the position.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pepper lands a couple of digs.
Pepper throws a strike but Contreras rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pepper is looking to sweep but instead, Contreras has passed into half guard.
Pepper wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy.
#T2#
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Pepper is defending well.
Pepper is not content to let Contreras control the position.#SUB#
Contreras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pepper is concentrating on defense, preventing Contreras from advancing position.
Contreras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras wants to take a breather but Pepper is having none of it. #T3#
Pepper trying to control here.
Contreras keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pepper is staying active underneath Contreras, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Contreras is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Contreras is trying to control. Pepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contreras trying to stall but Pepper improves his position.
Contreras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pepper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contreras if he has to take too many more of those.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Contreras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sterling Contreras has been cut.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepper as he jumps to the side.
Pepper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Contreras moves to clinch but Pepper breaks away
and Pepper counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contreras, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Contreras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pepper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contreras manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sterling Contreras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Pepper gets a clinch.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Pepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Pepper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Contreras stalling the fight.
Contreras is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Pepper on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras wants to stall.
Pepper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pepper is leaning against Contreras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Pepper landing knees to the head.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Contreras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Contreras is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Contreras backwards.
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Contreras or not. #TD#
Contreras tightens his grip and picks Pepper up, before dumping him to the ground. Pepper manages to land in guard.
Contreras throws a strike but Pepper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
Sterling Contreras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Contreras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pepper.
Pepper scoring with some ground and pound.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Contreras being controlled here, momentarily.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Contreras has his hands on Pepper's head, controlling the position.
Contreras wants to stand up but Pepper is controlling him.
Contreras is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pepper throws a big elbow that misses.
Pepper throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Contreras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Pepper lands a good knee to the midsection. Contreras won't want to take too many of those.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Contreras up against the cage.
Pepper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contreras trying to control the position but instead, Pepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Contreras into the cage.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pepper stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sterling Contreras's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pepper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Contreras gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch.
Contreras wants a takedown.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pepper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pepper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Suma Pepper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Contreras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A short left from Pepper.
Contreras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Contreras will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Pepper.
Contreras tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Pepper.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Contreras is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh Contreras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Pepper. #T2#
Contreras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pepper prevents it.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Contreras's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contreras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Nice body punch from Pepper - that landed with a thud.
Contreras seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contreras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pepper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Contreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepper won't allow it.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Pepper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Pepper.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Pepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Contreras gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch. #T4#
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Contreras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper works on Contreras's body with a couple of short punches.
Contreras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contreras looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Pepper.
Pepper lands a knee to the body.
Contreras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pepper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sterling Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pepper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ferreira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Contreras tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Contreras has Ferreira pushed against the cage.#TD#
Ferreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Contreras controls the pace.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Ferreira looking to control.
Contreras 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Contreras stands and steps away. Ferreira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Contreras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Contreras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira manages to get full guard.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Contreras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Contreras, into his guard. #REVR#
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully. #T2#
Contreras controlling Ferreira's posture.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Contreras is pulling down on Ferreira's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferreira, at least for the moment.
Ferreira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferreira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Contreras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Contreras, which made it look bad.
Contreras is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferreira with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contreras but Contreras pushes him off and we're back to square one.#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.#TD2#
Contreras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferreira!#SUB2#
Contreras working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Contreras wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Ferreira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Contreras.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contreras avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ferreira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sterling Contreras will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Contreras drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferreira is being controlled here. #SU2#
Contreras stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Contreras circles away.
Contreras tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Contreras tries to avoid it but Ferreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Contreras to the ground. Contreras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira scores with a head kick. Contreras tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard.
Contreras advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferreira has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Contreras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Contreras's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira tries to get to full guard but Contreras has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.
Contreras works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Contreras goes for an armbar but Ferreira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferreira.
Contreras is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Ferreira wants to stand but Contreras is controlling his posture from full guard.
Contreras wants to sweep here but Ferreira controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Contreras is pulling down on Ferreira's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferreira, at least for the moment.
Ferreira trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Contreras wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ferreira rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Contreras tightens his grip and picks Ferreira up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferreira manages to land in guard.
Contreras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ferreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Contreras is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Contreras closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.
Contreras has Ferreira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferreira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira can't break the clinch.
Ferreira jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Ferreira around his waist. Ferreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Contreras is trying to push Ferreira away but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Contreras is trying to break free.
Contreras has Ferreira pressed against the cage, preventing Ferreira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Contreras lands a takedown into guard.
Contreras postures up.
Contreras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Contreras frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Contreras fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Contreras jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferreira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferreira and Contreras has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Contreras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face as Contreras controls the position.
Contreras trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
Ferreira is trying to control Contreras's posture but Contreras avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Contreras thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Contreras is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferreira is defending well. #SUB2#
Contreras tries for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well. #T3#
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Contreras drags him back down.
Contreras working the ground and pound from side control.
Sterling Contreras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Contreras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Contreras is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferreira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Contreras has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Contreras wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Contreras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Contreras decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ferreira to his feet.
Contreras misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira lands a nice shot that snaps Contreras's head back.
Renan Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferreira misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Contreras counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contreras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Contreras!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Powers.
Contreras throws out a counter right but Powers avoids it with no problem.
Contreras avoids the head kick by Powers.
#TD2#
Contreras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Powers!#SUB2#
Contreras thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Contreras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Contreras is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well. #T1#
Contreras prevents Powers from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Contreras goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Powers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Contreras's guard! Nice work there by Powers!
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Contreras is trying to keep Powers in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powers prevents Contreras from getting back to his feet.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Contreras is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras is adopting a defensive guard.
Contreras wants to hit a switch here but Powers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Contreras there! #SUB#
Powers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Powers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Contreras's face.
Contreras regains half guard.
Contreras tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away. #SUB#
Powers is trying to work for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
#T4#
Powers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Powers working for a guillotine from mount but Contreras is in no mood to give up.
Contreras gets back to half guard.
Contreras is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contreras trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Powers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Powers throws a lazy head kick
and Contreras counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Contreras fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powers sprawls well initially but Contreras persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Contreras tries to pass to full mount but Powers defends it.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angel Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Powers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Contreras tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Contreras is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
#T1#
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.
Contreras stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Contreras throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contreras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Contreras stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Contreras perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Contreras passes to full mount!
Powers is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Contreras controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Contreras moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Powers has worked his arm free - good work by Powers!
Contreras throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Contreras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powers, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Contreras swings around for an armbar but Powers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Contreras's guard.
Contreras pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contreras can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Contreras controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself. #ES2#
Contreras pushes Powers off and gets back to his feet.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Contreras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Powers taking some punishment here, with Contreras in his half guard.
Contreras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Contreras prevents Powers from standing back up.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.
Contreras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Powers actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Contreras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Contreras wants to free his trapped foot but Powers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers is looking to control Contreras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
Powers is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Powers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Contreras keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Contreras gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Contreras prevents Powers from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contreras works his way into full mount!
Contreras trying to control but Powers is having none of it.
Contreras thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Powers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Contreras.
Contreras can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powers is looking to escape.
Contreras sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Contreras is looking to work his way around to Powers's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Contreras cracks Powers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Contreras throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Contreras moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Powers has worked his arm free - good work by Powers!
Powers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Powers regains half guard there - taking advantage of Contreras's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Contreras is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Powers as he works his way to full guard.
Contreras is looking to work some ground and pound but Powers has wrist control.
Contreras tries to stand but Powers is controlling from the bottom.
Contreras throws a big elbow that misses.
Powers wants to stand and escape but Contreras is having none of it.
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard. #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.
Contreras passes Powers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Contreras is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Contreras wants to work for an arm triangle but Powers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura but Powers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Contreras to get the leverage.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contreras not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Contreras with the ground and pound but Powers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras with a flurry of punches that miss.
Contreras looking to pass the guard.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Contreras from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Contreras 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Contreras!
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