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Event:
EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
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.
Poller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Powers wants to control from the top but Poller keeps moving.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Poller has wrist control.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Poller is keeping the position.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poller keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Poller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Poller has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Poller's brow.
Powers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Powers stays in close to Poller's body and controls the position.
Powers passes Poller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poller won't allow Powers to pass to mount. #T3#
Powers working over Poller with some ground and pound. Poller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powers works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Poller is rocked!#T4#
Powers lands a big elbow - Poller is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Poller is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyson Powers!
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Event:
EFA 8 Stewart vs Brockheart
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Perkins as Powers shoots in.
Powers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Perkins has managed to clinch.
Perkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkins lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Perkins as the two fighters clinch.
Powers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perkins gets through Powers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins 's elbow.
Perkins scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head. #ROC#
Powers is rocked!
Perkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkins finish him?
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land. #BC#
Perkins manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Perkins has managed to clinch.
Perkins lands a body shot.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkins . #T1#
Perkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powers up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Perkins is stalling here.
Perkins seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Powers avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
Powers wants a takedown.
Perkins lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Perkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Powers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perkins throws a big uppercut that drops Powers! More strikes from Perkins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Powers lies dazed against the cage as Perkins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Perkins !
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Event:
RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Powers misses
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Powers misses with a left hand
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Powers responds with a good body kick, but Banks manages to step out the way in time.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Powers!
Powers slips a jab from Banks.
A jab from Banks misses.
Banks lands a jab.
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!
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A solid body kick from Powers.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers scores with a head kick.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Powers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Powers is looking for the big counter here.
Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Powers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers thows a body kick. Banks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powers wants to clinch.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers slips a jab from Banks.
Powers looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Marshall Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Powers.#T3#
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Powers's defenses.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Powers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Banks really felt that one!
Banks throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Powers is rocked!
A big left from Banks misses.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Banks! Powers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Banks!
An intense looking Marshall Banks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Event:
RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruogang.
Powers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ruogang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Powers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Powers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruogang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Powers keeping full guard, as Ruogang tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruogang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruogang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Powers is looking for a triangle but Ruogang pushes his legs off easily.
Ruogang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruogang is still trying to improve position.
Ruogang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Ruogang stalls from top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruogang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powers to see if he's OK.
Ruogang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruogang scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruogang looks up at the clock and then as Powers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruogang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruogang in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Powers looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ruogang turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DISCOUNT MMA APPAREL AND LAUNDRY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Francis clinches up with Powers and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Francis jumps guard and drags Powers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Powers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Francis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Francis 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 trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers won't allow Francis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francis backing away here, and Powers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Powers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Francis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francis shoots for a double leg takedown but Powers sprawls well. He's pushed Francis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Francis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4##CL#
Francis instigates a clinch. #TD#
Francis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Powers keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
Francis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Francis is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Francis dominated that 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.
#R2#
Francis fails with the takedown.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?#CL#
Francis gets a clinch. #TD#
Francis pulls guard.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Francis wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Francis wants to stand but Powers is controlling the position. #T1#
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Francis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powers has picked Francis up and slammed him! Francis can't keep hold of the triangle and Powers manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Powers stands up and beckons Francis to his feet.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Powers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Francis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Francis with that takedown attempt.
As Francis backs off Powers throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.#T3##CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Powers.#TD#
Francis jumps guard and drags Powers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis shoots for a takedown but Powers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers unleashes a big counter combination but Francis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Francis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis goes for a double leg but Powers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powers continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Francis is predictable there
and Powers counters with a one-two to the body.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Powers gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
Francis with a poor takedown
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Malcom Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Francis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powers wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers counters with a body kick.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyson Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Francis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPowers.
Francis tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Francis will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Francis misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powers tries to avoid it but Francis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powers to the ground. Powers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Francis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powers avoids it really well and circles away.
Powers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis with a poor takedown
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Powers!
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights V
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Kubilay dives in and scores a takedown into Powers's guard.
Kubilay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kubilay trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Powers can't keep his opponent in guard - Kubilay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kubilay is looking for a kimura here.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Kubilay sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kubilay seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akkan Kubilay!
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