Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 436: Enchï¿½rya VS Raczynski
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekwall throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ekwall.
Ekwall throws a body kick that misses.
Ekwall connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Ekwall misses.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekwall with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
Ekwall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekwall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekwall circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Ekwall feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Powell sprawling to the canvas! Powell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekwall finish him?! #ROC2#Powell is rocked!
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!
Ekwall misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Powell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekwall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekwall plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Powell to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Powell just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wes Ekwall!
Wes Ekwall made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Powell throws a right hand that Bitetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Bitetti also avoids with ease.
Powell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
Powell throws a good cross that connects.
Powell misses with a hook.
Bitetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bitetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bitetti slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
Bitetti loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Powell takes one on the button.
Bitetti throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Bitetti.
Bitetti walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Powell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bitetti swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Powell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanderlei Bitetti!
A relieved looking Sanderlei Bitetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 144
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Powell throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Tyson lands a left and a right that send Powell crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Powell is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
Powell throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Powell! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ashwin Tyson!
Ashwin Tyson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 136
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Powell throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
Jairzinho Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell misses with a double jab.
Teixeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Teixeira walks into a stiff left hand from Powell.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell 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.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
Teixeira walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell throws the left hand but Teixeira avoids the punch easily.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Powell.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.#T1#
Powell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teixeira to score with a decent uppercut.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teixeira.
Teixeira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
Powell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Powell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Teixeira ducks down to avoid it.
Teixeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira misses with a shot to the body
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.#T2#
Powell connects with a right hand. Teixeira shakes it off.
Teixeira tries to move into range but Powell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teixeira slips under a jab from Powell.
Teixeira lands with an uppercut that bounces Powell off the cage and back into range.
Teixeira slips a jab from Powell.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teixeira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell walks into a left hand.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Teixeira. Those never looked like landing.
Powell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teixeira eats them both and turns towards Powell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Jairzinho Teixeira has been cut.
Powell with a nice cross.
Powell scores with a hook.#ROC2#Teixeira is rocked!
Teixeira walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Powell swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Powell!
A very excited looking Andre Powell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Penn swings for the body but Powell moves out of range.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
Penn slips under a jab from Powell.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn misses with a hook.#T1#
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell 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.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powell throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Powell defends it. #SUB#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Powell won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Powell looking for submissions off his back.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Powell defends it. #SUB#
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Powell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Powell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Powell wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Powell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Powell looking for subs off his back but Penn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Penn wants to pass to mount but Powell is defending the position.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Powell is trying to control but can't.
Powell is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Powell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Powell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powell's face. #SUB#
Powell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Penn.
Penn trying to control but Powell is having none of it.
Powell is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Powell wants to control but Penn is having none of it.#SUB#
Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Powell gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Powell trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Powell is doing well to control the position and prevent Penn from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Penn cracks Powell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Penn throws a monster overhand right that drops Powell! Penn follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Penn!
Our winner, Colin Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 119
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Olafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell throws a series of punches but Olafsson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Olafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Olafsson controls his hands.
Olafsson lands a body punch.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Olafsson blocks an uppercut.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Olafsson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Olafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olafsson.
Powell tries to work over Olafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Olafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Powell looks winded!
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Olafsson blocks a body shot from Powell.
Olafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olafsson.
Olafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Olafsson avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
A short right from Olafsson on the inside.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olafsson lands an uppercut.
Olafsson presses Powell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Olafsson.
Olafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Olafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Powell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson pushes Powell against the cage. Olafsson is working some dirty boxing. Olafsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Powell goes down! Powell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Olafsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Olafsson!
Bjorn Olafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
Powell lands with an uppercut that bounces Mills off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Mills cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mills cracks Powell with a good jab.
Mills staying out of range there.
Mills looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Powell rushes Mills with punches - Mills moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Mills goes down! Powell follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Powell!
An out of breath Andre Powell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Powell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Mills misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills walks into a straight right hand from Powell.
Powell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mills circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Mills does no damage.
Mills throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Powell slips a jab from Mills.
A counter left hand to the body from Powell misses its target.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
Powell lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mills goes down and covers up as Powell starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Powell!
Our winner, Andre Powell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
MiG decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MiG scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MiG lands a nice short elbow.
Powell is looking to improve his position.
MiG thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Powell gets full guard.
MiG throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Powell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MiG rolls with it to try and escape but Powell cranks on the arm and MiG is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Powell!
Our winner, Andre Powell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Sergei MiG stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry fans, congrats to Bubba. I worked really hard to bring home the win, but i'll be back stronger and better, and hopefully me and Bubba can run it back for 5 rounds.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Powell's guard.#SUB2#
Powell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Powell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fett defends it easily.#SUB2#
Powell is looking for a triangle here but Fett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Powell 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.
Fett working the ground and pound.
Fett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powell is trying to improve his position.
Fett lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Fett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Powell down.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Powell tries to buck Fett off but Fett is having none of it.
Fett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Powell tries to escape but Fett is in control.
Fett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Powell is rocked!#SUB#
Fett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Fett finish him?
Fett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Powell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Powell throws a series of punches but Conchobhar moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Conchobhar misses the target.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conchobhar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
Conchobhar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conchobhar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Powell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conchobhar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conchobhar looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Powell looks to land a combination. Conchobhar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Powell is out of range. #T1#
Powell lands a really nice looking cross but Conchobhar seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell misses with an uppercut
letting Conchobhar counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Powell 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.
Conchobhar staying out of range there.
Conchobhar steps in with a hook that catches Powell right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Conchobhar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Powell looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
Our winner, Herleifr Conchobhar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 79
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jairzinho Teixeira has been cut.
Nice jab there from Powell.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira cracks Powell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Teixeira catches Powell napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Powell to the canvas! #ROC#Powell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Powell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Teixeira uses it to pass to side control.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira controls the position from side control.
Teixeira cracks Powell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Teixeira immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Powell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Teixeira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jairzinho Teixeira!
A victorious Jairzinho Teixeira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Ballsawash is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Victor Ballsawash has been cut.
Ballsawash closes the distance and clinches up with Powell, looking for a takedown. Ballsawash pushes Powell against the cage but Powell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powell misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Ballsawash tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Ballsawash ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Powell misses its target.
Ballsawash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Powell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballsawash has his takedown stuffed
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ballsawash does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ballsawash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballsawash tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ballsawash shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Ballsawash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballsawash moves away.
Ballsawash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andre Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballsawash with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
Ballsawash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Powell throws a series of punches but Ballsawash avoids them all with ease.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballsawash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ballsawash somewhat.
A big left from Powell misses.
Ballsawash ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Ballsawash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ballsawash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Ballsawash's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Ballsawash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ballsawash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballsawash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ballsawash somewhat.
Powell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Powell swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ballsawash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Powell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell gets back to half guard.#ES#
Powell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ballsawash is on him like a limpet, forcing Powell back against the cage.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballsawash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ballsawash fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ballsawash. Ballsawash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ballsawash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Ballsawash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ballsawash shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Ballsawash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Ballsawash's cut.
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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballsawash is defended easily by Powell.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
Ballsawash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballsawash has his takedown stuffed
and Powell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballsawash thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballsawash misses with a shot to the body
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballsawash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ballsawash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Ballsawash's head. #T1#
Ballsawash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Ballsawash shoots in.
Andre Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash.
Nice cross by Powell.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballsawash.
Ballsawash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Ballsawash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ballsawash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ballsawash ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Ballsawash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballsawash is just out of range.#CL2#
Ballsawash moves into the clinch.#T2#
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballsawash backwards.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballsawash is breathing heavily.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballsawash controls his hands.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell tries to work over Ballsawash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell stops a takedown attempt from Ballsawash.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballsawash can do to turn this around?
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell digs a right hand into Ballsawash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballsawash's gas tank.
Powell cracks Ballsawash with a nice body shot.#T3#
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell cracks Ballsawash with a nice body shot.
Powell gets through Ballsawash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell tries a body shot but Ballsawash blocks it.
Powell is working Ballsawash over against the cage.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Ballsawash controls the action.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballsawash backwards.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballsawash blocks a body shot from Powell. #T4#
Powell lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ballsawash is rocked!
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballsawash controls his hands.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Ballsawash controls the action.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andre Powell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballsawashs head.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Ballsawash controls the action.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballsawash controls his hands.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Ballsawash's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Powell looks to land a combination but Ballsawash avoids it well.
And Ballsawash tries to counter it with a takedown but Powell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Ballsawash moved out of range nicely.
Ballsawash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Powell counters with a nice right hand that sends Ballsawash toppling to the canvas! Ballsawash scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Powell finish him?!
Ballsawash is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Ballsawash misses with a few strikes there.
Ballsawash seems to have recovered his senses.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Ballsawash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballsawash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Ballsawash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Powell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Ballsawash scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ballsawash throws a right hand that misses
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Powell misses.
Ballsawash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Powell scores with a body shot.
Ballsawash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ballsawash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
Andre Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash.#T2#
Powell scores with a shot to the body.
Powell scores with the left hand. Ballsawash knows he should have avoided that one.
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ballsawash. #KD#
Powell drops Ballsawash with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ballsawash looks back up at him and smiles so Powell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell catches Ballsawash with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Ballsawash forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Powell!
Andre Powell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The Champ is afraid to bang in the middle of the octagon, he's afraid to trade and brawl. I want the champ next, Thoth your time is coming!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Powell unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Powell keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
Powell avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Powell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyson with a body shot.
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Tyson looks to clinch
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ashwin Tyson has been cut.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Powell takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Powell slips a jab from Tyson.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashwin Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Powell misses.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tyson! Powell is out on his feet! Tyson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Powell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Powell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashwin Tyson!
Ashwin Tyson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sefina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Sefina moves away and avoids it.
Sefina throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sefina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sefina avoids the body shot from Powell.
Sefina misses with a straight right.
Sefina avoids the body shot from Powell.
Sefina misses with a straight left.
Sefina shoots in looking for a takedown but Powell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sefina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sefina throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Sefina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sefina lands with a nice combination. Powell backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sefina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanuola Sefina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sefina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Sefina. Sefina gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andre Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sefina tries for a takedown but Powell circles away easily
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
Sefina misses with a looping left.
Powell misses with a wild combination.
Sefina misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sefina misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sefina.
Sefina misses with a double jab
and Powell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Sefina connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Powell drops Sefina with a beautiful combination! Sefina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Powell is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Sefina is rocked!
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!
Sefina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Sefina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sefina throws a poor cross that misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell lands with a nice body punch.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Powell has cracked Sefina with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Powell lands another huge swinging hook and Sefina tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sefina, before Powell can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Powell!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Teixeira closes the distance and clinches up with Powell, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes Powell against the cage but Powell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Teixeira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powell sprawls well initially but Teixeira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Powell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teixeira pulls his head out easily. #ES#
Powell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Powell misses with a head kick.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Teixeira avoids a kick to the body.
Teixeira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Powell enables Teixeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Powell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Teixeira scoring with some ground and pound.
Teixeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Powell is looking for a triangle but Teixeira pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Powell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Teixeira wants a takedown.
Powell tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Teixeira looks winded!
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell pushes Teixeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powell tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teixeira blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from Powell. #T2#
Teixeira tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teixeira or not.
Powell digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell works on Teixeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Teixeira takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Powell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Powell presses Teixeira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Teixeira avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell is leaning against Teixeira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teixeira wants to stall.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
A short right from Powell.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Teixeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Teixeira avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Powell tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
Teixeira blocks a body shot from Powell.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
Powell lands a body punch.
A short right from Powell.
A short left from Powell.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Teixeira avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Powell. #ROC#Teixeira is rocked!
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell is leaning against Teixeira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Teixeira with a big uppercut! Teixeira tries to clinch up but Powell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Teixeira to the mat! Teixeira covers up and Powell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Powell!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Powell swinging wildly here.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mask paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mask circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mask with the counter takedown but Powell avoids it easily.
Powell lands with a nice combination. Mask backs away looking to recover.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mask with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mask thinking.
Andre Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powell wants to clinch up but Mask keeps it at a distance.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mask.
Mask closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mask shoots in but Powell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andre Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Mask.#T1##CL#
Powell rushes Mask and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Powell. No joy for Mask on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mask is defended easily by Powell.
Mask walks into a left hand.
Powell lands a jab to the head.
Mask shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powell as he avoids it easily.
Powell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mask eats them both and turns towards Powell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Powell catches Mask with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mask forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Powell!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 26
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Powell misses with a looping right.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rebel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andre Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebel keeps the fight on the outside.
Rebel tries to counter with a takedown but Powell is quick to defend against it.
Powell cracks Rebel with an open hand slap.#TD#
Rebel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rebel manages to move to mount!
Rebel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Powell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rebel landing shots from mount.
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!
Rebel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rebel loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Powell scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rebel land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rebel stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sith Rebel!
An out of breath Sith Rebel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 16
Date: Oct 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Powell misses the jab.
Wall lands a jab.
Wall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Wall.#CUT#It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
and Wall counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Powell! He's just covering up as Wall starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingston Wall!
Kingston Wall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 10
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcclean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcclean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powell for as long as he can get away with.
Mcclean 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.
Mcclean wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcclean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powell! #REVB##T1#
Mcclean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mcclean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcclean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcclean manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcclean moves into full guard.
Mcclean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcclean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclean, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcclean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcclean.
Mcclean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Mcclean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcclean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcclean.
Mcclean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mcclean is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.#SUB#
Mcclean is looking for a triangle here but Powell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Powell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powell!
Mcclean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclean tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
Powell throws out a counter right but Mcclean avoids it with no problem.
Powell swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Powell sizes up Mcclean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcclean doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Powell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Mcclean up against the cage.
Mcclean trying to land knees to the body.
Mcclean tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Powell is working Mcclean over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell cracks Mcclean with a nice body shot.
Mcclean tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcclean drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Powell.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Powell.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands a left hand.
Andre Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcclean's elbow.
Mcclean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2##CL2#
Mcclean gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Mcclean trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
A short right from Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Powell. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Mcclean's ribcage. Mcclean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Mcclean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell is leaning against Mcclean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Powell. #T4#
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Mcclean blocks a body shot from Powell.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcclean or not.
Powell gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Powell. #CL2#
Powell forces Mcclean back against the cage and clinches.
Mcclean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcclean is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcclean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcclean is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcclean or not.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcclean prevents a body shot from Powell.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Powell.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell gets through Mcclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Mcclean avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage. #T3#
A short left from Powell.
Powell is working Mcclean over against the cage.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcclean.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Mcclean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell tries a body shot but Mcclean blocks it.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell pushes Mcclean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclean backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell presses Mcclean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell lands a body shot.
Mcclean blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell digs a right hand into Mcclean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcclean's gas tank.
Powell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell works on Mcclean's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Brian Mcclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Powell!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Powell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neenan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Neenan looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Neenan ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Neenan rushes Powell with punches - Powell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Powell goes down! Neenan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Neenan!
Callum Neenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFS 16: Okeechobee
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Callaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Callaway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Powell's brow.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Callaway clinches with his opponent.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callaway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Callaway misses with an elbow over the top.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Callaway breaks the clinch.
Powell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Callaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
Andre Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callaway, as that shot connected.
Callaway scores with a jab to the head. #T1##CL2#
Callaway moves into range and clinches up with Powell.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Callaway pushes Powell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Callaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Powell lands a left and a right that send Callaway crashing to the mat, dazed. Powell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Callaway is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Callaway has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell lands with a nice body punch.
Callaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Callaway looks winded!
Powell jabs Callaway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powell scores with a shot to the body.
Callaway walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Callaway limp body while Powell jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Powell!

Event: FFS 9: Avon Park
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powell counters with a two punch combo.
Connor looks to land a body kick but Powell moved away.
A jab lands there for Powell.#ROC2#Connor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Triman Connor has been cut.
Connor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Connor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Powell drops Connor with a big left hand! Connor is injured, injured bad! Powell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Powell!

Event: FFS 2: Miami Gardens
Date: May 05, 2020

#R1#
Tuananga fails with the takedown
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell stuns Tuananga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell cracks a nice hook into Tuananga's ribs.
Tuananga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Powell works Tuananga's body with a nice hook.
Powell lands a nice hook to Tuananga's body. Tuananga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tuananga tries to clinch but Powell moves away
letting Powell counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Maaka Tuananga has been cut.#CL2#
Tuananga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Powell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powell wants to break free but Tuananga has control.
Tuananga fails to pull guard.
Andre Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maaka Tuananga.#T1#
Tuananga pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tuananga is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tuananga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuananga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Powell thuds his right hand into Tuananga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tuananga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuananga misses with a takedown attempt
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuananga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuananga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuananga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powell as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Powell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuananga with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Tuananga closes the distance but Powell moves to the side #KD#
and Powell counters with a nice right hand that sends Tuananga toppling to the canvas! Tuananga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Powell finish him?!#ROC#
Tuananga is rocked!
Tuananga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powell's waist but Powell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuananga off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Powell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tuananga is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell tests Tuananga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Maaka Tuananga's cut even more.
Tuananga throws a front kick that sends Powell stumbling back into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powell 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Powell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Powell jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well.
Howard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard. #TD#
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Powell is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Powell's guard.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Howard stops Powell from standing up.
Howard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard lands a couple of digs.
Howard 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.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Howard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Powell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of Howard's head.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Howard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powell swivels and escapes.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Powell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Powell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howard.
Powell lunges at Howard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howard's hand.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Andre Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jab from Powell.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell looks winded!
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Howard's belly button to the back.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard.
Powell cracks a nice hook into Howard's ribs.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Powell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
Howard misses with a looping left.
Howard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howard scrambles back to his feet.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Powell.
Jab by Powell.
A cross from Powell lands.
Powell sizes up Howard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powell is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, Powell circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Powell leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Howard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Powell on his heels. He'll look to pass Powell's guard now, I'm sure.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michael Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
Powell lands a body shot.
Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powell is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, Powell circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard needs to keep his hands up - Powell had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Howard.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Howard takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Howard should have avoided that one.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howard on the side of the head.
Powell tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andre Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powell sprawls well. Powell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andre Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Powell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powell.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Powell as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Powell.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Howard ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Powell with a hook.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Howard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Howard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Powell to the ground. Howard is now in Powell's guard.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Howard walks into a left hand. #TD#
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Howard controlling the action here.
Michael Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Howard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Powell to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Howard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Howard's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.#TD#
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Powell is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Powell's guard.
Howard stays in close to Powell's body and controls the position.
Howard is working Powell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Powell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Howard's defenses.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howard doesn't seem bothered though.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powell lands with an uppercut that bounces Howard off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Powell thuds his right hand into Howard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Powell is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Howard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Howard!
In his post fight interview, Michael Howard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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