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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell wants to clinch.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Hrasko finds it's way through Powell's defenses. #CL#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hrasko walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hrasko circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrasko throws a body kick that misses.
Hrasko misses with a few strikes there.
Powell tries for a takedown but Hrasko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hrasko darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.
Hrasko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hrasko is looking to control Powell's arms but Powell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hrasko has his back to the cage. #T1#
Powell tries to pull guard but Hrasko holds him up against the cage and eventually Powell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell darts in looking for a takedown but Hrasko gets double underhooks and turns Powell into the cage.
Powell tests Hrasko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Janko Hrasko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hrasko swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Hrasko.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Hrasko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Powell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hrasko. That one must have hurt.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrasko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Powell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Hrasko throws Powell to one side and escapes!
Powell is breathing heavily.#T2#
Powell shoots in but Hrasko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hrasko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Dominic Powell has been cut.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hrasko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jab, jab by Hrasko - just one landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Hrasko.
Hrasko lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.#T3#
Hrasko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hrasko is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, Hrasko circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hrasko.
Hrasko tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Powell drives through with a takedown into Hrasko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Hrasko seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Powell trying to control but Hrasko is working from the bottom.
Hrasko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Powell wants to get up but he can't break Hrasko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Hrasko managing to control the position.
Powell stops Hrasko from standing up.
Powell trying to control but Hrasko is working from the bottom.
Powell won't allow Hrasko to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell stops Hrasko from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Hrasko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Powell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Powell wants to clinch.
Dominic Powell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hrasko misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hrasko.
Powell wants to clinch up but Hrasko keeps it at a distance.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell moves to clinch but Hrasko breaks away
and Hrasko counters with a one-two to the body.
Hrasko throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Hrasko instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell presses Hrasko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hrasko scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hrasko misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Hrasko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Hrasko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage.
Hrasko lands a good knee to the midsection. Powell won't want to take too many of those.
Powell tries for a takedown but Hrasko manages to get underhooks.
Powell wants to take the fight to the mat but Hrasko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hrasko has Powell pressed against the cage.
Hrasko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hrasko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Hrasko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hrasko looking to slow down the pace here.
Hrasko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powell.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Hrasko.
A short right from Hrasko.
Hrasko gets underhooks to prevent Powell's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hrasko looking to throw knees to the head but Powell is blocking nicely.
Powell stalling in the clinch.
We've been informed that Hrasko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hrasko after a bit of a struggle.
Powell wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Janko Hrasko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Powell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hrasko to keep the fight standing.
Powell tries to pull guard but Hrasko won't allow it.
Hrasko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrasko lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janko Hrasko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Powell gets tackled into the cage by Hrasko. Hrasko maintains the clinch. #T3#
A body shot lands from Hrasko.
Hrasko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
A combination from Hrasko does no damage.
Powell throws a right hand that Hrasko ducks under and follows up with a left that Hrasko also avoids with ease.
Hrasko throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Hrasko instigates a clinch.
Powell can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Powell manages to break the clinch.
Hrasko swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Hrasko. #CL2#
Hrasko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Hrasko tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
Hrasko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Hrasko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hrasko is trying to break free.
Powell missing with knees to the body.
Hrasko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrasko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powell misses with some punches.
Hrasko looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Hrasko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominic Powell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Hrasko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hrasko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Powell is stalling here.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hrasko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hrasko is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Hrasko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hrasko closes the distance and clinches.
Powell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Powell jumps guard but Hrasko stands there with Powell around his waist. Powell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hrasko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Hrasko stalling in the clinch but Powell improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Janko Hrasko.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hrasko moves into range and clinches up with Powell.
Hrasko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powell's defenses.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hrasko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell is trying to push Hrasko away but Hrasko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hrasko.
Hrasko blocks a body shot from Powell.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Hrasko manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Hrasko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell has Hrasko pressed against the cage, preventing Hrasko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Powell trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hrasko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hrasko has Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hrasko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell is working for takedown but Hrasko is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Powell looking for a takedown.
Hrasko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hrasko lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko connects with a body shot that sends Powell's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Hrasko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hrasko lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Hrasko forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hrasko.
Hrasko lands an elbow just above Powell 's eye. #T4#
Hrasko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrasko lands a knee to the head.
Hrasko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Janko Hrasko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Hrasko breaks from the clinch.
Hrasko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Hrasko thumps Powell with a low kick.
Powell blocks a head kick by Hrasko.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Hrasko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hrasko swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hrasko.
Hrasko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dominic Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janko Hrasko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hrasko 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janko Hrasko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hrasko closes the distance and clinches.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hrasko connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Dominic Powell has been cut.
Hrasko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Powell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hrasko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko throws a sloppy head kick
and Powell counters with a three punch combo that has Hrasko backing up. Hrasko nods at Powell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hrasko looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Janko Hrasko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hrasko drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage.
Powell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrasko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hrasko after a bit of a struggle.
Powell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hrasko up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Janko Hrasko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Powell.
Powell looks winded!
Hrasko looks to land a combination. Powell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Hrasko moves into the clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hrasko to keep the fight standing.
Powell avoids a wild elbow strike from Hrasko.
Hrasko scores with a knee to the head.
Hrasko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hrasko is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hrasko missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Hrasko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hrasko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Hrasko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
Hrasko throws a series of strikes that have Powell backpedaling.
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with Hrasko, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes Hrasko against the cage but Hrasko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hrasko.
Hrasko shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hrasko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell walks into a jab.
Hrasko misses with the combination.
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hrasko swivels and escapes.
Hrasko scores with a one two! Powell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hrasko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Hrasko connects with the punch.
Powell tries for a takedown but Hrasko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hrasko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Powell takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Hrasko clinches with his opponent.
Hrasko lands an elbow just above Powell 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrasko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hrasko clinches with his opponent.
Hrasko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Hrasko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Powell'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.#R2##CL#
Hrasko has managed to clinch.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hrasko prevents it.
Hrasko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Hrasko lands an elbow inside that Powell shrugs off.
Hrasko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hrasko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hrasko lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Hrasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janko Hrasko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hrasko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hrasko as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hrasko rushes Powell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Hrasko is pushing Powell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Powell jumps guard but Hrasko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janko Hrasko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Powell.#T1#
Hrasko lands a body shot.
Powell fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko lands with a nice body kick.
Powell slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrasko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hrasko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powell back to the cage. Hrasko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hrasko tries to clinch up.
Hrasko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hrasko avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Hrasko cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hrasko. #TD2#
Hrasko gets caught napping as Powell dives in and scores a takedown. Hrasko manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hrasko is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrasko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell throws an elbow that misses. Hrasko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Hrasko!#REVR#
Hrasko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrasko with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Hrasko stands up from Powell's guard - Hrasko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hrasko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hrasko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##TD2#
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
Hrasko wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrasko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrasko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Hrasko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Powell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hrasko instigates a clinch.
Powell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hrasko is defending well for now.
Janko Hrasko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hrasko misses with an elbow strike.
Hrasko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hrasko slows down the pace here.
Powell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Hrasko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hrasko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hrasko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Powell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrasko throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
Powell throws a head kick that half lands.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powell counters with a series of strikes. Hrasko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hrasko misses with an uppercut.
Hrasko throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
#CL2#
Powell takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrasko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powell pinned against the cage. Powell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Hrasko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hrasko slips a straight right by Powell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Hrasko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hrasko.#CL#
Hrasko forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hrasko is defended easily by Powell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Hrasko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrasko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Powell.
Hrasko throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hrasko misses.
Powell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Hrasko.
Hrasko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Powell.
Janko Hrasko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL2#
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Powell being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Hrasko breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrasko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and pushes Hrasko back into the cage.
Hrasko is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Dominic Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hrasko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janko Hrasko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Powell forces Lobman back against the cage and clinches.
Lobman is trying to break free.
Powell slowing the pace effectively.
Powell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powell jumps guard but Lobman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Powell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lobman regains guard.
Lobman wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell pushing down on Lobman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lobman is trying to stand back up but Powell is controlling him
#SUB2#
Powell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lobman is just riding it out for now. Powell eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Lobman wants to get back to his feet.
Lobman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lobman taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard.
Lobman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell is taking a breather. Lobman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Powell stops Lobman from getting back to his feet.
Lobman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powell on the ground.#T2#
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.
Powell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Powell stops Lobman from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt
and Lobman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Lobman rushes Powell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lobman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Powell tightens his grip and picks Lobman up, before dumping him to the ground. Lobman manages to land in guard.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powell won't allow Lobman to get back to his feet. #T3#
Lobman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace.#ES#
Lobman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Powell presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Powell tries to pull guard but Lobman holds him up against the cage and eventually Powell drops back down to his feet.
Frank Lobman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Powell.#T4#
Powell jumps guard but Lobman stands there with Powell around his waist. Powell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Powell misses with a knee strike.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lobman avoids it.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Powell looks winded!#TD#
Lobman feints and as Powell raises his hands in defense, Lobman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Powell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lobman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Our sources have told us that Lobman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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!#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Powell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lobman has a takedown stuffed.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobman shoots and misses #CL2#
and Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lobman to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lobman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lobman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Powell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lobman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Powell after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Lobman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powell.
Lobman taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1##SUB2#
Powell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lobman, who protects the arm well.
Powell trying to control the action but Lobman is working from the bottom.
Powell tries to advance to mount but Lobman denies him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Powell stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Powell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lobman is trying to defend but Powell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Lobman is trying to stand.
Powell moves nicely into side control.
Lobman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Powell asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##ES#
Lobman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Powell throws a body punch but Lobman moves out of range.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lobman appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Lobman gets a clinch.
Lobman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lobman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Lobman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Lobman scores with a three punch combo!
Powell slaps away a takedown attempt from Lobman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lobman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powell.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lobman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lobman as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Lobman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobman avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Lobman darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.#TD#
Lobman pulls guard effortlessly.
Lobman keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobman wants to get back to his feet but Powell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Powell is standing up over Lobman. Lobman looks to escape but Powell dives into side control.
#T1#
Powell prevents Lobman from escaping the position.
Powell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lobman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Powell is controlling him well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Powell tries to advance to mount but Lobman denies him. #SU2#
Powell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Lobman as Powell shoots in.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Powell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lobman to the mat! Lobman manages to get full guard. #ES#
Lobman pushes Powell off and gets back to his feet.
Powell tries to clinch but Lobman moves out of range. #CL#
Lobman takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Powell looking to stall.
Powell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lobman's efforts to push away.#TD#
Lobman manages to pull guard.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell wants to control from the top but Lobman keeps moving.
Powell stops Lobman from standing up. #ES#
Lobman wriggles free and stands up.
Powell looks for a takedown but Lobman sprawls well.
Lobman tries to counter by clinching up but Powell breaks away and moves out of range.
Frank Lobman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Powell.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobman.
#CL#
Lobman instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Lobman manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lobman clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lobman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lobman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Lobman! |
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